David Rubin, the founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, joined The WBAP Morning News. The campus at Columbia University had been taken over by protests, and even buildings were taken over. It looks like the problem has been solved, but what about the other universities? … MORE
Large Numbers of New York City Police Officers Begin Entering Columbia University Campus
NEW YORK (AP) — Large numbers of New York City police officers have begun entering the Columbia University as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters remained on the campus. Demonstrators had occupied Hamilton Hall hours earlier Tuesday after setting up an encampment earlier in the month. Students had defiantly set up tents again after police on April…… MORE
Sen. Cornyn Praises Action by UT Austin, Calls Out other Universities over Protests
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is calling out the differences in how the University of Texas at Austin is handling pro-Palestinian demonstrators on campus compared to other universities. Cornyn spoke on the Senate floor praising the quick action by Texas law enforcement. “As hundreds of protestors attempted to occupy the campus, the university hasn’t…… MORE
House Democrats will Save Speaker’s Job if GOP Members Move to Oust Him
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will vote to save Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some of his fellow Republican lawmakers seek to remove him from the position, Democratic leaders said Tuesday, likely assuring for now that Johnson will avoid being ousted from office like his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, R-La., has come…… MORE
Fort Worth Gets Low Grade on Balancing Budget
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth city leaders fall into the bottom third of nationwide cities in balancing a budget. Fort Worth received a “D” grade from a financial watch-dog group for failure to balance Cowtown’s budget. Truth in Accountings Sheila Weinberg says the main issue centers on the city not adequately funding their pension and retiree…… MORE