Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

U.S. Employers Cut 140,000 US Jobs in December; Unemployment Rates Holds at 6.7

U.S. Employers Cut 140,000 US Jobs in December; Unemployment Rates Holds at 6.7

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,00 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses. The unemployment rate stayed at 6.7%, the first time it hasn’t fallen since April. Friday’s figures from the Labor…MORE

AA Investigating Fracas Aboard Flight Involving Trump Supporters & Other Passengers

AA Investigating Fracas Aboard Flight Involving Trump Supporters & Other Passengers

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines is investigating onboard verbal altercation involving Trump supporters and other passenger. The passengers got into a shouting match on a Washington-bound American airlines plane that originated out of DFW Airport, after a “Trump 2020” logo was projected on the cabin ceiling and walls. Insults were exchanged. Supporters of President Trump…MORE

FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S. Capitol Building

FBI Seeking Information Related to Violent Activity at the U.S. Capitol Building

(ashington (WBAP/KLIF) – The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. If you have witnessed unlawful violent…MORE

Boeing To Pay Billions in 737 Max Cover-up

Boeing To Pay Billions in 737 Max Cover-up

(WBAP/KLIF) — American Airlines returned the 737 Max to the skies last month, however the aircraft’s manufacturer must now pay billions in a criminal conspiracy case.  Boeing will settle with federal investigators who found that the airline manufacturer withheld issues with the flight control system from FAA evaluators.  Those issues have been linked to two…MORE

President Trump Condemns Violence, Acknowledges New Administration

President Trump Condemns Violence, Acknowledges New Administration

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – In new twitter video, President Donald Trump condemned violence Wednesday when protesters breached the U.S. Capitol building causing lawmakers to shelter in place and evacuate. President Trump also acknowledged that a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th. In the video, the president said his legal team was exercising their right…MORE

North Texas Lawyer Fired for Participating in Capitol Protest

North Texas Lawyer Fired for Participating in Capitol Protest

WESTLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)-A North Texas lawyer who was seen on video protesting at the Capitol has been fired. Westlake-based company Goosehead Insurance confirmed Paul Davis, lawyer, associate general counsel and director of human resources is no longer employed with them. This comes after Davis shared a video of himself at the protest on his Instagram account, it was…MORE

State Lawmaker Urges Investigation into Recent Actions of Texas AG Ken Paxton

State Lawmaker Urges Investigation into Recent Actions of Texas AG Ken Paxton

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A state lawmaker from North Texas is asking the state legislature to investigate if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton played a role in this week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol. Democrat State Representative Chris Turner of Grand Prairie said Thursday that Paxton riled up the crowd while speaking at a Stop the…MORE

Texas Democrats Call on Senator Cruz to Resign, GOP Snaps Back

Texas Democrats Call on Senator Cruz to Resign, GOP Snaps Back

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) –  The Texas Democratic Party is calling on Senator Ted Cruz to resign from the U.S. Senate following this week’s breach of the U.S. Capitol building. The party blames the Senator for what it refers to as “inciting treason and sedition” by objecting to electoral college votes and pushing a narrative of promoting…MORE

Texas Identifies Case of UK Variant of COVID-19

Texas Identifies Case of UK Variant of COVID-19

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The first known Texas case of the COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant has been identified in a resident of Harris County. The man, who has no history of travel, was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.The case is being investigated by Harris County Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services. “The fact that…MORE