Messaging battle underway in race to be Harris County Judge

48 days out from the midterm election and the messaging battle in the race for Harris County Judge is well underway.

Texas governor poll: Gov. Greg Abbott extends lead over Beto O'Rourke

With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.

Sen. John Cornyn speaks on student loan forgiveness, border security, abortion and more

Longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn is sharing his thoughts with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski on major issues facing Texans, including student loan forgiveness, border security, and abortion laws.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg auction brings in nearly $517K

The piece was part of a collection of about 75 items of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s that were sold to benefit charity.

Sarah Sanders leaves hospital after thyroid cancer surgery

Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.

Court rules in favor of Texas law on social media regulation

The Texas law has been challenged by tech trade groups that warn that it would prevent platforms from removing extremism and hate speech.

US asks appeals court to lift judge's Mar-a-Lago probe hold

The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court Friday to lift a judge's order that temporarily barred it from reviewing a batch of classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home last month.

Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds

The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.

O'Rourke goes after Abbott on abortion, border crisis, power grid and guns during Montgomery Co. rally

Stumping in the heart of perhaps the "reddest" well-populated county in Texas, Democrat for Governor Beto O'Rourke called on citizens to soften their perspective on the hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants pouring into the Lone Star State.

State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.

With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Mike Lindell says FBI seized his phone at Hardee's in Mankato, Minnesota

MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says 'Revolving Door' justice is lethal in Harris Co.

Backed by every major law enforcement organization in Harris County, incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott called for the wholesale removal of ultra-progressive criminal court judges who've granted bond to thousands of repeat violent offenders.

Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.