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Nvidia’s CEO Says It’s in Talks With Trump Administration on a New Chip for China

Nvidia’s CEO Says It’s in Talks With Trump Administration on a New Chip for China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company is discussing a potential new computer chip designed for China with the Trump administration. Huang was asked about a possible “B30A” semiconductor for artificial intelligence data centers while on a visit to Taiwan. He said Nvidia was “in dialogue” with the U.S. government on the…MORE

Fort Worth Hires Eddie Garcia as New Police Chief

Fort Worth Hires Eddie Garcia as New Police Chief

(WBAP/KLIF) — WFAA News 8 — Fort Worth has named the city’s next chief of police, and he’s a familiar face in North Texas. Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia was selected to lead the Fort Worth Police Department’s nearly 1,900 officers over Fort Worth Interim Police Chief Robert Alldredge Jr. and former Dallas Police…MORE

Now Passed In Texas; Redistricting Moves 5 Democratic Seats to Republicans, Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections

Now Passed In Texas; Redistricting Moves 5 Democratic Seats to Republicans, Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections

AUSTIN – (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite outnumbered Democratic lawmakers in Texas holding various protests against an announced plan to hand five Democratic Congressional seats to the Republicans, the measure has now been passed by Texas lawmakers. The issue has drawn the ire of Democrats and Democratic voting states, including California, where Governor Gavin Newsom is working…MORE

Officials Evacuated the State Capitol in Austin After a Reported Threat

Officials Evacuated the State Capitol in Austin After a Reported Threat

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered outside the House Chamber in support of Representative Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest. The lawmaker from Fort Worth refused to sign paperwork that would allow her to leave only with the police escort, which is a…MORE

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Has Kicked Off His 2026 Re-Election Campaign

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Has Kicked Off His 2026 Re-Election Campaign

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The incumbent is running for a fourth term after first being elected to office in 20-14. He stated that his priorities for another term include lowering property taxes and building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Texas. Patrick already has a Democrat challenger in the race. State Representative Vicky Goodwin…MORE

Trump’s Justice Department is Investigating Whether DC Police Officials Falsified Crime Data

Trump’s Justice Department is Investigating Whether DC Police Officials Falsified Crime Data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.C., have falsified crime data. That’s according to two people familiar with the probe who weren’t authorized to publicly discuss an open investigation. The investigation, reported Tuesday, comes amid an escalating showdown between the Trump administration and the city…MORE

US Troops Won’t Be Sent to Help Defend Ukraine, Trump Says

US Troops Won’t Be Sent to Help Defend Ukraine, Trump Says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is offering his assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia. The Republican president on Monday did not rule out sending U.S. troops to join any such effort as he met with Ukraine’s president and other European leaders. But during a TV interview Tuesday…MORE

Nebraska Announces Plan for Immigration Detention Center Dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

Nebraska Announces Plan for Immigration Detention Center Dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has announced plans for an immigration detention center in the state’s remote southwest corner as President Donald Trump’s administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations. The Trump administration is adding new detention facilities across the country to hold the growing number of immigrants it has arrested and…MORE

Qatar Urges a Gaza Ceasefire After a ‘Positive Response’ From Hamas

Qatar Urges a Gaza Ceasefire After a ‘Positive Response’ From Hamas

JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Gaza is stressing the urgency of brokering a ceasefire after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal. But Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive on some of the territory’s most populated areas. The prospect of an expanded assault on areas sheltering…MORE

Hurricane Erin Churns Up Dangerous Waves and Closes Beaches Along Us East Coast

Hurricane Erin Churns Up Dangerous Waves and Closes Beaches Along Us East Coast

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues. The biggest storm surges are expected over the coming two days. Forecasters remain confident the center of the monster storm will remain far offshore. But the outer edges are…MORE