(WBAP/KLIF) — AP U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. Trump said the deal increases access for U.S. agricultural products, though he added that the final details were still being written up. Britain says the deal will cut tariffs…… MORE
UPDATE: Lord Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo the 14th, the first American Pope, Cardinal to the city of Chicago, U.S., is chosen as the new Pope. He left as a missionary to go to Peru as a young man, starting his journey with the Catholic Church. VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges. Varying proposals have called for raising the rate to 14% or 21%, treating traditionally tax-free universities like major corporations. Trump previously said he…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the Republican…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to levy all films made outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to “immediately begin…… MORE
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) Pakistan says India has fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory striking at least three locations, killing a child and wounding two other people. India said Wednesday it was striking infrastructure used by militants. Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbors over last month’s militant attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law on Saturday that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Texas. Texas Republicans call the legislation “school choice.” The $1 billion program will allow families to spend state funds on private school tuition. Abbott signed the bill at the Texas Governor’s Mansion on Saturday afternoon, where…… MORE
DFW AIRPORT – (WBAP/KLIF) – – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines annouce agreement to quicken and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F. Gate numbers will be doubled, customer amenities expanded, and a Lease Agreement between DFW and American to 2043 and increases the estimated Terminal F investment to…… MORE
UPDATE: On his Truth Social media site, President Trump today nominated Waltz for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume National Security Adviser duties for now. WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – National security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, will be leaving their posts in the Trump White…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a video posted to X…… MORE
