Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

The Next Major Film Studios Could Be in Nevada if Some Unions Have Their Way

The Next Major Film Studios Could Be in Nevada if Some Unions Have Their Way

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area. They are pushing for lawmakers to pass a $95 million tax credit proposal as part of a planned special session. Major studios like Sony Pictures and Warner…MORE

China’s Ruling Communist Party Meets to Map Out Plans for the Next 5 Years

HONG KONG (AP) — One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as its top leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather in Beijing to map out the country’s goals for the next five years. The closed-door gathering — known as the fourth plenum — will tackle policy proposals and details of…MORE

Numerous No Kings Protests Are Taking Place in North Texas

Numerous No Kings Protests Are Taking Place in North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – The No King’s rallies are the latest series of mass protests attempting to push back against the Trump administration’s policies. The last round of No Kings protests took place over the summer when people from more than a thousand communities spoke out against certain aspects of the Trump administration’s…MORE

With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education. None has signed on as the deadline approaches, and on Friday, the University of Virginia declined the offer. The White House has faced several rejections after inviting nine universities to become initial signers…MORE

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,00 annual fee for new H-1B visa applications, claiming the fee is unlawful and would significantly harm U.S. businesses. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday asks a court to declare that President Donald Trump exceeded the executive branch’s authority by imposing the fee…MORE