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Life Sentence Commuted for Dallas Man in Last Minute Batch of Presidential Clemency

Life Sentence Commuted for Dallas Man in Last Minute Batch of Presidential Clemency

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas man is free from prison after having his sentenced commuted in the final hours of Donald Trump’s presidency. Before leaving Office on Wednesday former President Trump granted clemency for more than 140 people, including a commuted life sentence for Ferrell Scoot, the Dallas man sentenced to life in prison…MORE

Biden Takes the Helm as President: ‘Democracy has Prevailed’

Biden Takes the Helm as President: ‘Democracy has Prevailed’

WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He takes the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherit a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. But there were comforting signs of tradition…MORE

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Not on President Trump’s Pardon List

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Not on President Trump’s Pardon List

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton still has the cloud of a federal investigation hanging over him after President Trump’s 11th hour pardon list was released without his name on it. Seven top officials within Paxton’s office accused him of bribery and abuse of office. They have all been fired or resigned. In…MORE

Trump’s Final Pardons Include His Indicted Former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

Trump’s Final Pardons Include His Indicted Former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a late flurry of clemency action benefiting nearly 150 people, including rap stars and former members of Congress. Bannon was pulled from a luxury yacht and arrested in late August on allegations that he and three associates ripped off…MORE

Donald Trump to Leave White House As His Presidency Winds Down [WATCH]

Donald Trump to Leave White House As His Presidency Winds Down [WATCH]

UPDATED 1/20/21 7:35AM: Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump speaks at Joint Base Andrews before departing Washington, DC for Florida.   Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president. After Trump emerged from the building he spoke briefly to aides and supports and said, “It’s been a great honor.” Watch the latest…MORE