WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr. Boehner?” a reporter asked then-House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in September 2015 as the California Republican pursued, and eventually gave up, his first attempt at the speakership. McCarthy laughed while standing next to outgoing Speaker John Boehner — who had just stepped…… MORE
Trump Denounces NYC Civil Trial as “Scam”
NEW YORK (AP) — The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went to trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a politically motivated “scam.” The civil case, brought by New York Attorney General…… MORE
Cowboys Defeat the New England Patriots at Home 38-3
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Cowboys defeated the New England Patriots today 38-3 in a home game. Dallas headed into the game as 6 point favorites; Ezekiel Elliot returning as a Patriot to face his longtime former team. Dallas defense took an enormous sack with the season injury loss of Cornerback Trevon Diggs. The Cowboys…… MORE
The Senate Passes Legislation To Avoid A Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Senate has just passed legislation to temporarily fund the government and avoid a shutdown. This bill is the continuing resolution that the House of Representatives passed earlier this morning. In addition to funding the federal government through mid-November, the bill also includes $16 billion in U.S. disaster relief. Funding…… MORE
Migrants at the Southern Border Hit an All Time Record High in September
(WBAP/KLIF) – According to Customs and Border Protection the total number of migrant encounters exceeded 260,000 in September, which breaks the previous record of 252,320 set back in December of 2022. This figure includes both encounters with the Border Patrol between ports of entry and encounters with the Office of Field Operations at the ports.…… MORE