Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the U-S defaulting on its debt would be an economic and financial catastrophe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House in a high-profile session with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from…… MORE
Prosecutor Ends Probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia Investigation with Harsh Criticism, but No New Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A special prosecutor found that the FBI rushed into its investigation of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and relied too much on raw and unconfirmed intelligence as he concluded a four-year probe that fell far short of the former president’s prediction that the “crime of the century” would be…… MORE
Collin County Parents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Legislation
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A bus filled with Collin County parents left Plano for Austin on Monday morning, nearly 10 days after a gunman killed 8 people at Allen premium Outlets. Members of the newly formed group, Collin County Parents against Gun Violence, said the purpose of the trip was to meet with local lawmakers about…… MORE
Governor Abbott takes Stern Position on School Choice
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to come to the table on school choice legislation. The Governor listed school choice as one of his priorities this legislative session. Proposed legislation would allow Texas families to use state money to send their kids to private schools. “Empowering parents to choose the best…… MORE
Ellis County Man Faces Tampering with Government Record Charge
ELLIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office arrested the former manager of a medical transport company on a felony charge of tampering with a government record. Deputies took 47-year-old Randy Lynn Nance of Red Oak into custody on Friday after a nine-month investigation. According to a press release, investigators discovered discrepancies…… MORE