WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut. Bessent sat in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.…… MORE
Netanyahu Says Deal To Release Hamas-Held Hostages Has Been Reached
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return Hamas-held hostages in the Gaza Strip has been reached. The announcement came a day after Netanyahu’s office said there were last minute snags in talks to free hostages in return for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners.…… MORE
H-E-B Plans To Build Its First Store In Dallas
From Media Partner (WFAA-NEWS 8) The store will be located in North Dallas on I-635, according to a press release from H-E-B. Author: Rachel Behrndt Published: 6:19 AM CST January 16, 2025 Updated: 6:49 AM CST January 16, 2025 DALLAS — As H-E-B stores pop up across North Texas, Dallas proper has remained devoid of the iconic Texas brand, until…… MORE
TEXANS ON MISSION HAVE BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN CALIFORNIA
Texans on Mission have boots on the ground in California to help with the relief efforts. Rand Jenkins is there and tells us what the power of faith can do in a disastrous situation. … MORE
TRUMP AND UKRAINE, CUBA NOT TERRORISTS, AND PUTIN ATTACKING POLAND
Cuba is now declassified as a terrorist nation, Putin is attacking Poland, and Volodomir Zelensky’s positive thoughts on Trump. Victoria Coates, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to explain all this. … MORE