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Former Texas congressman Pete Sessions linked to Ukraine scandal

Former Texas congressman Pete Sessions linked to Ukraine scandal

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Former Republican Rep. Pete Sessions’ road back to Congress was already off to a rough start even before a federal indictment appearing to link him to a campaign finance scheme and the Ukraine scandal at the heart of the impeachment inquiry. Sessions spent 22 years in Congress but lost his seat…MORE

Ukraine scandal ensnares Texas oil man

Ukraine scandal ensnares Texas oil man

Washington (AP) – A business executive Energy Secretary Rick Perry recommended as an adviser to Ukraine’s government exaggerated his military credentials, according to veterans who examined his record. Robert Bensh claimed to have been a member of the U.S. military’s most elite units: Army Rangers, Special Forces and Delta Force, the hyper-secret counter-terrorism unit. But…MORE

Federal money is coming to some of those who stepped up

Federal money is coming to some of those who stepped up

El Paso (AP) – Federal officials are reimbursing organizations that fed, sheltered, and transported migrants this year during a spike in crossings along the U.S.- Mexico border. Members of the House announced Friday the first of $30 million in awards to charities and municipal governments. Charities and local governments scrambled to help migrants who had…MORE

President Donald Trump Announces: McAleenan Out as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security

President Donald Trump Announces: McAleenan Out as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is stepping down, after only six months. According to President Trump McAleenan’s decision to resign is to return to the private sector and spend more time with family. Following the announcement, Vice President Mike Pence tweeted “Thank you…MORE

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing San Antonio College Student

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing San Antonio College Student

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A 21-year-old man prosecutors say was in the United States illegally has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a San Antonio college student and burning his body. A state district judge in San Antonio sentenced Ernesto Esquivel Garcia on Friday for the June 2018 death of 20-year-old Northwest Vista College…MORE

Petition Circulating to Rename Dallas Street after Botham Jean

Petition Circulating to Rename Dallas Street after Botham Jean

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A petition to rename a Dallas street after Botham Jean has garnered tens of thousands of signatures. Jean was murdered by former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger at the Southside Flats Apartments on Lamar Street last year after she said she mistook his apartment for her own. Guyger was sentenced to 10…MORE

US Suspends Tariff Hike in Limited China Deal

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products as the world’s two biggest economies reached a cease-fire in their 15-month trade war. The two countries…MORE

US Sends Fighter Jets, Air Defense to Saudi Arabia

US Sends Fighter Jets, Air Defense to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says the U.S. will send several dozen fighter jets along with other aircraft and additional air defenses to Saudi Arabia to help protect the kingdom from Iranian attacks. The announcement on Friday came hours after Iran said two missiles hit one of its oil tankers traveling through the Red Sea…MORE

Football Fans Encouraged to Ride DART this TX/OU Weekend

Football Fans Encouraged to Ride DART this TX/OU Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Football fans in North Texas this weekend have options when it comes to getting to the Cotton Bowl for the Texas/OU game. Authorities are encouraging all fans and fair goers to use DART. The price is $6 for an all day pass. The train drops riders off at the fair gates. Riders…MORE

Federal Appeals Court Rules House Should Get President Trump’s Financial Records

Federal Appeals Court Rules House Should Get President Trump’s Financial Records

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Trump has lost his appeal to stop the House of Representatives from subpoenaing his financial records. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled Friday that lawmakers should get the documents they have subpoenaed from the president’s accounting firm Mazars USA. The ruling could hit another hurdle…MORE