TikTok deal possibly in the works
The White House said it's working to secure a deal for a U.S. investment group to buy TikTok. President Trump extended the deadline for the app to sell or risk being banned in the U.S.
Trump tariffs and Hollywood stars testifying in Austin: TWITP
FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts discuss the big stories from This Week in Texas Politics.
Cornyn talks Paxton, Senate race, Tariffs | Texas: The Issue is
Sen. Cornyn opted against responding to Ken Paxton calling him "delusional." "I don't see the point of addressing comments by somebody who's not a candidate," Cornyn said.
Ken Paxton, Trump's tariff war, and more: TWITP
Hollywood stars under the Capitol dome and budget trouble with tariffs. These are some of the big stories in This Week in Texas Politics.
Stocks plummet amid Trump's tariff war
The stock market plunge was profound, and world markets are also being affected. Now, President Trump has announced he's "open to negotiations" when it comes to tariffs
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released a 30-second video saying how much he values global trade, imploring international companies not to retaliate with counter-tariffs on products made in California.
National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned: report
President Trump reportedly fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, who also commanded U.S. Cyber Command, and reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble.
AG Paxton uses end of federal probe to jab Cornyn, Biden
Attorney General Ken Paxton used the news that a federal investigation had ended to take shots at Sen. John Cornyn.
Controversial education bills move to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills, SB 2 and HB 2, are moving to the full Texas House. The school funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
SB 2, HB 2 headed to full Texas House
Two controversial education bills are moving to the full Texas House. School funding and school choice legislation had critical votes Thursday after several hours of heated debate.
Reaction to Trump's tariff announcement
President Trump announced his sweeping tariff plan and a day later, U.S. stocks lost more than $2 trillion in value. Global markets are also feeling it with some world leaders calling for negotiations while others are vowing retaliation. FOX's Alexandria Hoff reports.
Who is Laura Loomer?
Laura Loomer met with President Donald Trump and encouraged him to fire staff members she claims aren’t committed to his agenda.
Bipartisan bill would require congressional notification, approval of new tariffs
The legislation would give Congress more power over implementing tariffs, while limiting the president’s power to do so.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
Auto tariffs are now in effect: Here's what it means for people buying a car
The auto tariffs could raise the cost of millions of cars sold annually nationwide.
Senate passes resolution to counter Trump’s tariffs on Canada
The Senate resolution passed by a 51-48 vote tally with four Republicans and all Democrats in support.
Judge dismisses corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams
The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.
Texas DWI reform legislation
State lawmakers are considering several bills that would reform intoxication driving laws. Advocates for the legislation were at the State Capitol urging lawmakers to push the bills through