WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government. The justices acted Tuesday in the Republican administration’s emergency appeal of a ruling by a federal judge in California…… MORE
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The nearly 2,700-mile Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of millions of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S. and potentially leading to higher gasoline prices. It wasn’t clear what caused the rupture of the underground…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Paxton’s campaign will challenge long-time Senator John Cornyn, who has served four consecutive terms since he was elected in 2002. Cornyn who officially announced his re-election campaign in March has faced criticism for his work on a bipartisan gun safety bill and his support for Ukraine. Ken Paxton was elected…… MORE
NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Wall Street saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average slip 349.26 points Monday, or a loss of .91%, closing at 37,965.60. The average had fallen as much as 1700 points in early Monday trade; swinging 2, 595 points in a record reversal. The S&P 500 shed 0.23% to end at 5,062.25.…… MORE
WYLIE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Part of southbound State Highway 78 is shut down in Wylie as police investigate what they term “suspicious materials” found outsidethe Texas Dollar Pawn & Gun shop. Police say they received a report of a person dropping off a 55-gallon drum and propane tank near the shop. Nearby businesses have been…… MORE
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump is threatening China with an additional 50% tariff levy if China does not pull back it’s 34% increase on trade by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025. “If China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – All Texas Health and U-T Southwestern hospitals, facilities and affiliated providers are in network effective immediately. Blue Cross Blue Shield patients will once again have full access to Southwestern’s doctors, healthcare professionals, and hospitals. Patients can keep their scheduled appointment, or schedule a new one and be assured that in-network rates will apply. …… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Attorney General is accusing Kellogg’s for marketing cereal products as healthy, even though some of their cereals are filled with petroleum-based artificial food colorings. Paxton stated that Kellogg’s cereals specifically contain different types of artificial food colorings that have been linked to hyperactivity, obesity, autoimmune disease, endocrine-related health problems,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Last week, the house Public Education Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 2, which sets a billion dollar cap on voucher spending for the first two years. Lawmakers debated for hours, expressing concerns over the impact on teacher pay, retirement systems, public school funding, and which students would gain access…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – GRAPEVINE, TX – Tarrant County Public Health has confirmed a measles case linked to two Grapevine locations, and are urging all unvaccinated visitors to monitor for symptoms. According to local health officials someone tested positive for the measles in Grapevine after visiting Great Wolf Lodge between March 28th and March 30th, and Grapevine…… MORE
