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Biden, Yellen Taking ‘Creative Steps’ to Push for $1.9T Aid Plan

Biden, Yellen Taking ‘Creative Steps’ to Push for $1.9T Aid Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration says it’s taking “creative steps” to get broader public support for its $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan. That’s as attempts to strike a deal with Republicans have led to concerns about delays in coronavirus relief. President Joe Biden and his Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday that the cost…MORE

FBI: Pipe Bombs at RNC, DNC were Planted Night Before Riot

FBI: Pipe Bombs at RNC, DNC were Planted Night Before Riot

WASHINGTON (AP) – The FBI says two pipe bombs left at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees, discovered just before thousands of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, had actually been placed the night before. The FBI says the investigation revealed that the explosive devices had been placed outside the two buildings between…MORE

DFW Leaders Announce North Texas Cares for U.S. Capitol Police Fund

DFW Leaders Announce North Texas Cares for U.S. Capitol Police Fund

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas leaders have established an avenue for residents to donate to the families of Capitol Police Officers impacted by the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Congresswoman Eddie Bernie Johnson, Congressman Marc Veasey, and Congressman Colin Allred announced the creation of the North Texas Cares for…MORE

Poll Finds Little Support For Texas Attorney General

Poll Finds Little Support For Texas Attorney General

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A recent, limited poll could be bad news for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton is being investigated by the FBI over bribery and abuse of office accusations made by several of his former deputies. The Associated Press asked Texas’ more than 100 Republican state lawmakers if they have confidence in Paxton.…MORE

Texas Takes on Biden but Republicans Keep Distance From AG

Texas Takes on Biden but Republicans Keep Distance From AG

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As President Joe Biden’s agenda is dealt an early blow in Texas, the embattled Republican attorney general promising more fights ahead with the new administration is getting little public support from members of his party, even as they cheer the results. Nearly all of the more than 100 GOP lawmakers in…MORE