Hurricane Beryl is gone, but political storms remain: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski and our panel of analyst take a look at This Week in Texas Politics.
List of top Democrats who have called on Biden to exit race
Democratic lawmakers continue to weigh whether President Biden should stay in or exit the race, and there appears to be no easy answers in sight.
Hakeem Jeffries says he met with Biden, shared concerns from Democratic caucus
Following President Biden's press conference at the NATO Summit Thursday, more democrats are urging the 81-year-old president to drop out of the race.
Kamala Harris is less popular than Joe Biden in Texas, poll shows
With rumors swirling about the political future of President Joe Biden, a new poll shows that possible replacement Kamala Harris has even worse favorability ratings in Texas.
Nancy Pelosi reportedly working behind the scenes to get Biden to reconsider run
While she has not called on Biden to step aside, Pelosi is reportedly telling vulnerable lawmakers in swing districts to do so if they think that will help them win re-election.
Biden calls Zelenskyy 'President Putin,' refers to Harris as 'Vice President Trump'
Despite Biden insisting he's staying strong in the race, he had a few embarrassing gaffes.
Biden insists he's staying in the race but makes noticeable gaffes in press conference
The president held a news conference Thursday evening as he faces increased pressure to drop out of the race ahead of the November election.
Who created Project 2025?
Here’s what we know about the authors of Project 2025, a conservative policy plan that has sparked significant debate between Democrats and Republicans.
Majority of Democrats say Biden should exit race in new poll
President Joe Biden is facing scrutiny from some party members and top donors to drop out of the election race following his debate performance in late June.
AOC files impeachment articles against Justices Alito, Thomas, citing 'unchecked corruption'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
What Project 2025 could mean for Social Security
Project 2025 continues to draw interest from conservatives and liberals alike. Here’s what it says, and doesn’t say, about Social Security benefits.
ABC's George Stephanopoulos asserts Biden can't serve 2nd term
Stephanopoulos, on the heels of his high-stakes interview last week with Biden following the president's disastrous debate performance, was seen on video being asked whether Biden should step down.
George Clooney, prominent Dem supporter, calls for Biden to withdraw
George Clooney wrote a lengthy opinion for the New York Times calling for President Biden to “save democracy again" by withdrawing from the race.
Nancy Pelosi on Biden’s campaign: ‘It’s up to him’ and ‘time is running short’
Nancy Pelosi has been widely watched for signals of how top Democrats are thinking about President Biden’s candidacy, and her comments suggest the party still has questions.
What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?
Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Abortion access gains support: More Americans opposing federal ban, poll shows
A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that around 60% of Americans believe their state should generally allow legal abortions for any reason, a notable increase since June 2021.
Republicans' RNC platform does not include national abortion ban
The release of the platform comes as Donald Trump enforces his priorities on the GOP committee as he tries to avoid strict abortion language while taking credit for setting up the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.
Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison
A new poll asked Americans if they think former President Donald Trump should face prison time over his hush money convictions.
Joe Biden 'declines' to step aside; wants 'drama to end'
The commander-in-chief wrote a letter to congressional Democrats reaffirming his plans to stay in the presidential race after his shaky performance in the first debate against Donald Trump.
Some Texas school districts enact, consider ban on student cell phones
Some Texas school districts have banned student cell phone use during the school day. State Rep. Ellen Troxclair spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about this and the role the state can play in this debate.