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Trump Says His Term is Ending, Transition Will Be Orderly After Biden Win Confirmed

Trump Says His Term is Ending, Transition Will Be Orderly After Biden Win Confirmed

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Lawmakers resolved to work almost through the night to uphold the will of the voters. The Capitol was under siege for hours Wednesday, forcing lawmakers into hiding before…MORE

The Latest: Capitol complex secure after violent occupation-Certification Resumes

The Latest: Capitol complex secure after violent occupation-Certification Resumes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 9:15 p.m. The Senate overwhelmingly voted down the objection from Arizona. 7:30 p.m. Congress has reconvened and is continuing its process to certify Joe Bidens win. The certification is likely to be completed tonight. 5:50…MORE

Jon Ossoff Projected Winner of his U.S. Senate Race in Georgia

Jon Ossoff Projected Winner of his U.S. Senate Race in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election. His victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency. The 33-year-old Ossoff defeated 71-year-old Republican David Perdue, who held the seat for the past six years and had the…MORE

WATCH: President Trump Discourages Violence at U.S. Capitol Following Breach

WATCH: President Trump Discourages Violence at U.S. Capitol Following Breach

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump is discouraging violence following a breach at the U.S. Capitol building. “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful,” President Trump tweeted. “No violence! Remember, we are the party of law & order – respect the Law and our great men and women in…MORE

Former President Bush to Attend Presidential Inauguration

Former President Bush to Attend Presidential Inauguration

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush plans to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration later this month. Bush Chief of Staff Freddy Ford said the former President and his wife Laura look forward to returning to the Capitol on January 20 for the swearing in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. “I believe this…MORE

Warnock Makes History with Senate Win as Dems Near Majority

Warnock Makes History with Senate Win as Dems Near Majority

ATLANTA (AP) – Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s reach. Warnock, a pastor who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, defeated Republican incumbent Kelly…MORE

Duncanville Police Officer Arrested After ‘serious allegations of police misconduct while on duty’

Duncanville Police Officer Arrested After ‘serious allegations of police misconduct while on duty’

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Duncanville police officer faces three counts of official oppression after an investigation of “serious allegations of police misconduct while on duty.” Duncanville Police officials were alerted to the alleged actions of officer Christian Pinilla by fellow officers last month. The Dallas County Sheriff’s office was enlisted to conduct an independent investigation.…MORE

Atlanta Preacher Raphael Warnock Makes History With Senate Win as Dems Near Majority

Atlanta Preacher Raphael Warnock Makes History With Senate Win as Dems Near Majority

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party’s reach. Warnock, a pastor who spent the past 15 years leading the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached, defeated Republican…MORE