WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr. Boehner?” a reporter asked then-House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in September 2015 as the California Republican pursued, and eventually gave up, his first attempt at the speakership. McCarthy laughed while standing next to outgoing Speaker John Boehner — who had just stepped…… MORE
Trump Denounces NYC Civil Trial as “Scam”
NEW YORK (AP) — The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went to trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a politically motivated “scam.” The civil case, brought by New York Attorney General…… MORE
September WAS bad, but October much better
WBAP WX FORECAST 10-2-23 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM… HIGH NEAR 92 WINDS SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY.. LOWS 70-74 TOMORROW…INCREASING CLOUDS, BREEZY AND MORE HUMID WITH ISOLATED AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND STORMS.. INCREASING OVERNIGHT. HIGH NEAR 90 / LOW NEAR 70 WINDS SOUTHEAST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY WEDNESDAY…CLOUDY, WINDY…… MORE
The Senate Passes Legislation To Avoid A Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Senate has just passed legislation to temporarily fund the government and avoid a shutdown. This bill is the continuing resolution that the House of Representatives passed earlier this morning. In addition to funding the federal government through mid-November, the bill also includes $16 billion in U.S. disaster relief. Funding…… MORE
Migrants at the Southern Border Hit an All Time Record High in September
(WBAP/KLIF) – According to Customs and Border Protection the total number of migrant encounters exceeded 260,000 in September, which breaks the previous record of 252,320 set back in December of 2022. This figure includes both encounters with the Border Patrol between ports of entry and encounters with the Office of Field Operations at the ports.…… MORE
On The Brink of a Federal Shutdown, the House Passes a 45-day Funding Plan and Sends it to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House has swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. House passage came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped plans for steep spending cut and relied on Democratic help. The measure now goes to the Senate, which also is meeting Saturday.…… MORE
Video Surfaces of a High School Referee Ripping Off the Helmet of a Football Player
SEAGOVILLE – (WBAP/KLIF) – The University Interscholastic League is investigating an altercation that took place between a referee and a player at a high school football game on Friday night. During the Whitney vs Dallas Madison game, a player was ejected after a video was posted of an official taking off a players helmet during…… MORE
Aerosmith Cancels Tour
(WBAP/KLIF) — Aerosmith has been forced to postpone all of their currently scheduled tour dates, due to singer Steven Tyler’s serious vocal injury. Fans of the legendary band first got bad news earlier this month when they were forced to postpone a few dates on their farewell tour, but now things are looking even more…… MORE
Governor Abbott is Calling for a Third Special Session
AUSTIN – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Tuesday Governor Abbott sent a letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan informing them that a special session that will begin on October 9th. While Abbott hasn’t stated the focus of the upcoming session, he has previously mentioned that another special session should be called to…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Opens at Fair Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas opened its gates on Friday and will run through October 22. The fair will feature two rivalry college football games, midway rides, shows, livestock events, and more. Food is one of the biggest attractions at the state dair. Four brand new vendors, three new soft spaces, and…… MORE
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