Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban
Gov. Abbott ordered a special legislative session after vetoing several bills, including a proposed THC ban.
Gov. Abbott ordered a special legislative session after vetoing several bills, including a proposed THC ban.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
ERCOT summer preps, can Texas close primaries?
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the Texas power grid and the preparations underway for a summer surge in power demand. Then, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones discusses the possibility of closed primaries in Texas.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the Texas power grid and the preparations underway for a summer surge in power demand. Then, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones discusses the possibility of closed primaries in Texas.
Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
Karoline Leavitt on Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a question about Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Crockett called trump supporters 'sick' and part of a 'mental health crisis.'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a question about Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Crockett called trump supporters 'sick' and part of a 'mental health crisis.'
Pasadena, Texas, election heads (or tails) to coin toss
A Pasadena, Texas, city council race has come down to a coin toss.
A Pasadena, Texas, city council race has come down to a coin toss.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Man killed in suspected Dallas carjacking attempt
Police are seeking 18-year-old Jose Salas Jr. in connection with the murder of Victor Rojas, who was shot during an attempted carjacking outside a Dallas gym.
Police are seeking 18-year-old Jose Salas Jr. in connection with the murder of Victor Rojas, who was shot during an attempted carjacking outside a Dallas gym.
Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
President Trump?s border wall funding diverted
Building a border wall was a top priority of President Trump?s first term, and Texas republicans allocated billions for construction through the Biden administration as well. But a Texas Tribune investigation revealed that border wall funding was quietly removed in the last legislative session and diverted to other state resources.
Building a border wall was a top priority of President Trump?s first term, and Texas republicans allocated billions for construction through the Biden administration as well. But a Texas Tribune investigation revealed that border wall funding was quietly removed in the last legislative session and diverted to other state resources.
Allen PD hopes THC warehouse searches will push Gov. Abbott towards signing ban
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.
Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings
In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.
In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.
Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.
Cornyn to lead Senate hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline
Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.
Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.
Gov. Abbott signs bills, talks Texas business
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed bills in Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed bills in Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon.