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China-U.S. Trade Talks Continue Monday

China-U.S. Trade Talks Continue Monday

(WBAP/KLIF) — President Donald Trump has announced that trade talks will resume on Monday in London. The announcement follows a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump to address tariffs and a new trade deal. Among those in the delegation are Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative…MORE

Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Pete DeBoer

Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Pete DeBoer

(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came less than a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss…MORE

Undocumented Students In Texas No Longer Eligible For In-State Tuition

Undocumented Students In Texas No Longer Eligible For In-State Tuition

(WBAP/KLIF) Austin – Undocumented students in Texas will no longer be eligible for In-State tuition after the state agreed with the demand by the federal government, to end the practice. The action was taken after the US Department of justice said it was suing Texas over the policy of letting undocumented students qualify for lower…MORE

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 2 Providing New Funding For Texas Schools

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 2 Providing New Funding For Texas Schools

WBAP/KLIF) – Austin – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 2 that provides what some are calling historic new funding for schools. The bill will provide $8.5 Billion to help districts with teacher and support staff pay, operational expenses, special education, early childhood learning and campus safety. The legislature gave approval to the…MORE

Trump Proclamation Restricts Travel To US From Certain Countries

Trump Proclamation Restricts Travel To US From Certain Countries

(WBAP/KLIF) – Washington – President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel from a number of countries the administration considers a risk due to deficient vetting and screening. Starting June 9th, travel will be restricted from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of The Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.…MORE

Boulder Community Came Together For A Vigil After Firebombing Attack That Injured 12

Boulder Community Came Together For A Vigil After Firebombing Attack That Injured 12

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Members of the Boulder community are reeling from a firebombing attack that injured 12 people demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages. Residents came together for a vigil Wednesday evening to support those impacted. Authorities say Mohamed Sabry Soliman had 18 Molotov cocktails but threw just two during Sunday’s attack in…MORE

Musk Calls Trump’s Big Tax Break Bill A ‘Disgusting Abomination,’ Testing His Influence Over The GOP

Musk Calls Trump’s Big Tax Break Bill A ‘Disgusting Abomination,’ Testing His Influence Over The GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk has blasted President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination.” The tech billionaire’s comments Tuesday test his own influence over the Trump-led Republican Party. Musk targeted Trump’s top congressional priority just days after the president gave him a celebratory Oval Office sendoff…MORE

Russian Rockets Kill 4 In A Ukrainian City As Kyiv Claims It Damaged A Key Bridge

Russian Rockets Kill 4 In A Ukrainian City As Kyiv Claims It Damaged A Key Bridge

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian rocket attack targeted the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least four people and wounding 25. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Tuesday’s assault, saying it underscored that Moscow has no intentions of halting the 3-year-old war. The attack came a day after direct peace talks in Istanbul made no…MORE

New Orleans Jail Escapee Releases Videos, Prompting Search Of Home Where They Were Made

New Orleans Jail Escapee Releases Videos, Prompting Search Of Home Where They Were Made

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man who identifies himself as New Orleans jail escapee has released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities. A senior law enforcement official says authorities were so convinced the videos were authentic that they searched a home late Monday where they believe escapee Antoine Massey recorded…MORE