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Federal Judge Blocks Parler’s Effort to Get Back on Amazon Web Services

Federal Judge Blocks Parler’s Effort to Get Back on Amazon Web Services

Seattle (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge on Thursday denied Parler’s request for a court order blocking Amazon from nixing it from its platform. It was another setback for the social media app’s attempt to get back online. Judge Barbara Rothstein issued a ruling on Thursday saying that Parler had not met the legal requirements for…MORE

Governor Abbott Lays Out Legislative Priorities Aimed at Reducing Crime, Protecting Police

Governor Abbott Lays Out Legislative Priorities Aimed at Reducing Crime, Protecting Police

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin on Thursday with law enforcement and public safety advocates to discuss his legislative priorities to ensure a what he called “a safer future for the Lone Star State.” The Governor and participants from across the state, including Fort Worth Police Association President Manny Ramirez,…MORE

President Biden Unveils Covid 19 Plan

President Biden Unveils Covid 19 Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks. It also includes a requirement that Americans mask up for travel. He signed 10 virus-related executive orders on Thursday with the nation deep in the…MORE

NRA Fights for its Texas Future in New York Courts

NRA Fights for its Texas Future in New York Courts

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – The National Rifle Association is in a double-barreled legal battle for its future, moving forward with its bankruptcy case while fighting accusations it only sought Chapter 11 protection to avoid a potentially crippling lawsuit. Lawyers for the influential advocacy group told a federal judge Wednesday that the organization’s decision…MORE

Biden Takes the Helm as President: ‘Democracy has Prevailed’

Biden Takes the Helm as President: ‘Democracy has Prevailed’

WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He takes the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherit a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. But there were comforting signs of tradition…MORE

Donald Trump to Leave White House As His Presidency Winds Down [WATCH]

Donald Trump to Leave White House As His Presidency Winds Down [WATCH]

UPDATED 1/20/21 7:35AM: Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump speaks at Joint Base Andrews before departing Washington, DC for Florida.   Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president. After Trump emerged from the building he spoke briefly to aides and supports and said, “It’s been a great honor.” Watch the latest…MORE

Governor Abbott Confident Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Will Ramp-up in Coming Weeks

Governor Abbott Confident Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Will Ramp-up in Coming Weeks

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday to highlight his legislative priorities to ensure a healthier future for the state of Texas. During the roundtable, the Governor and staff members from Houston Methodist discussed strategies to build a healthier Texas during and after the pandemic.…MORE

McConnell said Trump ‘Fed Lies’ to Mob about Biden Election

McConnell said Trump ‘Fed Lies’ to Mob about Biden Election

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the mob that stormed the Capitol was “fed lies” by the president and others in the deadly riot. McConnell’s remarks come on President Trump’s last full day in office. The Republican leader vowed a `safe and successful’ inauguration of Biden on…MORE

Wylie Man Facing Charges in U.S. Capitol Breach

Wylie Man Facing Charges in U.S. Capitol Breach

WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF) – A Wylie man is charged in his alleged involvement in this month’s attack on the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Guy Reffitt was seen on video wearing a go-pro helmet while breaching the Capitol grounds on January 6. When discussing the nationwide investigation, FBI Dallas Special Agent in charge Matthew…MORE

Inauguration Rehearsal Temporarily Evacuated After Fire in Homeless Camp

Inauguration Rehearsal Temporarily Evacuated After Fire in Homeless Camp

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused security concerns. But law enforcement officials said there was no threat to the public and the…MORE