Texas runoff for GOP Senate nominee heats up after Trump misses dropout deadline

The Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate primary race in Texas is officially on after President Donald Trump missed the boat to pick a candidate to drop out of the running. 

John Cornyn releases AI ad attacking Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.

How did a repeat criminal end up as Jasmine Crockett’s security guard?

Questions remain regarding Diamon Robinson, the man who posed as Mike King to get close to Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and local law enforcement agencies before being fatally shot by Dallas police.

US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt

Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.

Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.

Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline

The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

Would Paxton drop out? | Battleground Texas
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Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.

Cornyn changes filibuster stance as he seeks Trump endorsement
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Senator John Cornyn has changed his stance on eliminating filibusters as he seeks President Donald Trump's endorsement in his upcoming primary runoff against Ken Paxton. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

Oil reserves tapped as war with Iran continues
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Late today, President Donald Trump announced he will tap the nation's strategic petroleum reserve. The International Energy Agency is also releasing a record 400 million barrels of oil. It's a move by the U.S. and its allies to increase global supply and slow the rising price of oil and gas as the war with Iran continues.

Cornyn reverses stance on filibuster in push to pass SAVE Act

Texas Sen. John Cornyn is reversing course on his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster in an attempt to push through a President Donald Trump-backed voter ID bill while embattled in a bitter primary runoff campaign in which the president has not picked a side.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers

More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.