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Trump Sells Tax Plan as ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Opportunity

Trump Sells Tax Plan as ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Opportunity

(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a Republican framework for tax reform that calls for sweeping tax cuts and a simplification of the tax code, framing the effort in a speech as a historic opportunity. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and I guess it’s probably something I could say that I’m very good at,” Trump…MORE

Video of Woman Refusing to Deplane Southwest Airlines Flight Goes Viral

Video of Woman Refusing to Deplane Southwest Airlines Flight Goes Viral

(WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines is apologizing after video of a woman removed from a flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles went viral. The woman claimed to have a deadly pet allergy when she noticed a service dog on board the flight, but didn’t have medical paperwork to prove it. The airlines says its policy states that…MORE

Attorney General Ken Paxton Now Accepting Sanctuary City Complaints

Attorney General Ken Paxton Now Accepting Sanctuary City Complaints

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A day after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit allowed Texas to enforce portions of its “sanctuary cities” law, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday that his office is now accepting complaints. Paxton said that Senate Bill 4 allows his office to pursue civil penalties against or remove…MORE

New Details in Plano Mass Shooting: Suspect’s Behavior Prompted 911 Call

New Details in Plano Mass Shooting: Suspect’s Behavior Prompted 911 Call

PLANO, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Recently released documents reveal new details about what happened before and during a mass shooting at Dallas Cowboys watch party in Plano, when 32-year-old Spencer Hight went to his estranged wife’s home and killed her and seven others. According to a search warrant, Hight showed a knife and handgun to employees at a…MORE

Ford: We Respect the Right of NFL Players to Protest

Ford: We Respect the Right of NFL Players to Protest

(CNN Money) — Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, has voiced support for NFL players exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest after President Donald Trump urged fans to consider a boycott. “We respect individuals’ rights to express their views, even if they are not ones we share,” the company said…MORE

Faculty Members Call on UNT to Cancel Donald Trump Junior Speaking Event

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – 87 professors at the University of North Texas signed an open letter calling on the university to rescind its invitation to Donald Trump Junior to give a speech at its Kuehne Speaker Series event next month. Trump is scheduled to speak at the AT&T stadium in Dallas on October 24th and is being…MORE

Dallas Mavericks Speak Out About President Trump’s National Anthem Protest Remarks

Dallas Mavericks Speak Out About President Trump’s National Anthem Protest Remarks

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Trump’s comments about NFL players deserving to be fired if they take a knee during the National Anthem have drawn feedback from professional athletes across the country. Over 200 National Football League players chose to take a knee during the anthem at Sunday night. Athletes in other sports have taken to…MORE