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GDP Expanded Greater than Commerce Department Estimates

GDP Expanded Greater than Commerce Department Estimates

(WBAP/KLIF) — (AP) The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn caused by fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. In an upgrade from its first estimate, the Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — expanded at a 3.3% annual pace from…MORE

Baseball Star Runs for Chip Roy’s House Seat

Baseball Star Runs for Chip Roy’s House Seat

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – World Series and New York Yankees champ Mark Teixeira announces his campaign for the 21rst Congressional House District in Texas. Teixeira, in a social media post, says he’s “ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual librerty.” The annoucement comes after Rep. Chip Roy announced he…MORE

SB3 Passes, Mandating A Siren Warning System For Camps, RV Parks and Areas Vulnerable To Flash Flooding

SB3 Passes, Mandating A Siren Warning System For Camps, RV Parks and Areas Vulnerable To Flash Flooding

{WBAP/KLIF) Austin – The following information is from a press release from the office of State Senator Paul Bettencourt – Texas Senate District 7 Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), authored by Senate Local Government Chair Senator PaulBettencourt (R-Houston), with House Sponsor Terry Wilson (R- Georgetown), achieved finalpassage with unanimous support in both Senate and House…MORE

Rashee Rice Game Suspension After Injurious Dallas Crash

Rashee Rice Game Suspension After Injurious Dallas Crash

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Kansas City Chief’s Rashee Rice is now suspended for six games, for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. A Dallas Police Department crash report found Rice was driving a Lamborghini SUV as fast as 119 miles an hour on the main Dallas North-South Highway 75 route in March of 2024;…MORE

Mass Shooting At Minneapolis Catholic School Leaves 2 Dead and 20 victims

Mass Shooting At Minneapolis Catholic School Leaves 2 Dead and 20 victims

UPDATED 08.28.25 12:01 AM Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the suspect, Robin Westman, did not have an extensive known criminal history and they believe he acted alone. Federal officials referred to Westman as transgender, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey decried hatred being directed at “our transgender community.” In 2020, a judge approved a petition, signed…MORE

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is Back in Jail and Facing Deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is Back in Jail and Facing Deportation

NASHVILLE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia is in a Virginia detention center and facing deportation to Uganda. He was detained Monday in Baltimore by immigration authorities after leaving a Tennessee jail on Friday. The Trump administration says he’s a danger to the community, a human smuggler and a gang member. His attorneys say he’s just…MORE

Trump Administration is Investing in US Rare Earths in a Push to Break China’s Grip

Trump Administration is Investing in US Rare Earths in a Push to Break China’s Grip

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets. The Trump administration is pouring money into the critical mineral industry to reduce reliance on China. It’s also launched a national security investigation into foreign-made mineral products. Industry insiders have long…MORE

India Braces for Export Shock as US Tariffs Take Effect

India Braces for Export Shock as US Tariffs Take Effect

NEW DELHI (AP) — India faces a major challenge as a steep U.S. tariff on Indian products takes effect. The import duties coming into force on Wednesday threaten over half of India’s exports to its largest overseas market. The situation highlights the fragile trade ties between the two allies. President Donald Trump initially announced a…MORE