AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 100 Texas troopers in riot gear stood outside the state Capitol, wearing tactical vests and face shields. Dozens more patrolled the hallways, some carrying zip-tie handcuffs. Beyond the front gates, a small group of armed demonstrators paced on the sidewalk. The start Tuesday of a new legislative session in…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successors inauguration. In a Friday tweet Trump said, “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January…… MORE
Washington, DC (AP) – House Democratic leaders say the House could take up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as soon as next week if Vice President Mike Pence and Trump’s Cabinet don’t act to remove him. Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark of Massachusetts says the House “can use procedural tools to get articles…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines is investigating onboard verbal altercation involving Trump supporters and other passenger. The passengers got into a shouting match on a Washington-bound American airlines plane that originated out of DFW Airport, after a “Trump 2020” logo was projected on the cabin ceiling and walls. Insults were exchanged. Supporters of President Trump…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 9:15 p.m. The Senate overwhelmingly voted down the objection from Arizona. 7:30 p.m. Congress has reconvened and is continuing its process to certify Joe Bidens win. The certification is likely to be completed tonight. 5:50…… MORE