Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Brittney Griner’s Trial Resumes amid Intensified Diplomacy

Brittney Griner’s Trial Resumes amid Intensified Diplomacy

MOSCOW (AP) – Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after…MORE

Senator Cornyn Tests Positive for COVID-19

Senator Cornyn Tests Positive for COVID-19

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Senior Senator from Texas announced on Monday that he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “After dodging it for 2 [plus] years I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” Sen. Cornyn posted on Twitter. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, and doing fine. While quarantining I’ll continue to fight Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin’s…MORE

Gov. Abbott Invites Mayors of NYC, DC to Texas-Mexico Border

Gov. Abbott Invites Mayors of NYC, DC to Texas-Mexico Border

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week, inviting the mayors to visit Texas’ southern border. The Governor said the purpose of the invite is for the mayors to see the surge of illegal immigration at the…MORE

Gov. Abbott Attended Fundraiser Hours after Uvalde Massacre

Gov. Abbott Attended Fundraiser Hours after Uvalde Massacre

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Gov. Greg Abbott is facing criticism over his movements on the day of the Uvalde massacre nearly over two months ago. Abbott previously said that he stopped at a campaign fundraiser following the shooting on May 24 and “let people know” he couldn’t stay, but the Dallas Morning News reports that he…MORE