MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump spend Wednesday afternoon touring a drilling rig in Midland, Texas. During the visit the president discussed how the U.S. is achieving energy dominance by cutting regulations, simplifying the permitting process and encouraging private investment in energy infrastructure. During a speech the president said he came to the Permian Basin…… MORE
TYLER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmaker Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Politico reports his status was confirmed during a COVID-19 pre-screen at the White House Wednedsay. Gohmert, who was refused to wear a mask, was one of several Texas officials that were scheduled to accompany President Trump during his trip to West…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a dinner of gratitude hosted by the Northwest Tarrant Lions Club for Fort Worth law enforcement who were assigned to work recent protests in the city. Fort Worth police officer and constables were alerted to the gesture of gratitude by way of vouchers for two to Angelo’s Barbeque. The…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry. Trump is combining some fundraising Wednesday with his first trip to an oil…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Eastman Kodak has launched a pharmaceutical arm with the announcement Tuesday of a federal loan of $765 million to help reduce the country’s reliance on other countries for ingredients used in generic drugs. The agreement was announced by President Donald Trump and hailed as a breakthrough in bringing more pharmaceutical manufacturing to…… MORE