US Jobless Claims Rise to 770,000 With Layoffs Still High

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose by 45,000 last week to 770,000, a sign that layoffs remain high even as much of the U.S. economy is steadily recovering from the coronavirus recession. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims climbed from 725,000 the week…MORE

NTX: County Judges Clay Jenkins & Glen Whitley on the ‘Politics’ of COVID Vaccines [WATCH]

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials in North Texas’ largest counties have asked the state for more COVID-19 vaccines In comments to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial Board, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley were critical of getting fewer doses from the state for the general population due to FEMA’s efforts to…MORE

Texas Man Arrested Outside Official VP Residence

WASHINGTON (AP) – Authorities in Washington, D.C., have arrested a Texas man near the vice president’s official residence on a weapons charge. Vice President Kamala Harris has not yet moved into the home, which is undergoing renovations. The Metropolitan Police Department says in a statement issued Wednesday that the man was seen on Massachusetts Avenue…MORE

Chris Krok Show: CNN Praises FL Gov Ron DeSantis?

When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state WILL NOT lockdown for Covid-1984, all hell broke loose! Media outlets, politicians, and lefty celebrities voiced opinions and hurled vile insults towards the Governor for keeping Florida open. Well, it ONLY took a couple of months for CNN to come out VERY quietly & praised Governor DeSantis. Dan breaks it…MORE