Democrats eye South Texas congressional district as seat to flip in 2026
National Democrats believe they can win Texas' 15th Congressional District.
Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers.
Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
Trump's tariffs continue to cause uproar
President Trump is threatening China with more tariffs after it raised its taxes on U.S. imports, but other countries seem to be lining up to negotiate
Latest on a TikTok deal
Beijing throws a monkey wrench into plans to sell TikTok to an American company so it can keep operating in the U.S.
Hearing held on THC product ban and hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
Gov. Abbott sets special election date to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant Congressional seat
Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 will be the date of the special election to fill Sylvester Turner's vacant 18th Congressional District seat.
Supreme Court pauses order to return mistakenly deported Maryland man
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily paused a Maryland judge's order to return to the U.S. a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
What's next for Congress?
The Senate approved its version of a budget resolution this weekend. Now House Republicans are urging their fellow GOP members to be on board to adopt it. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has more.
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.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
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.
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.