WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government. The justices acted Tuesday in the Republican administration’s emergency appeal of a ruling by a federal judge in California…… MORE
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The nearly 2,700-mile Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of millions of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S. and potentially leading to higher gasoline prices. It wasn’t clear what caused the rupture of the underground…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Paxton’s campaign will challenge long-time Senator John Cornyn, who has served four consecutive terms since he was elected in 2002. Cornyn who officially announced his re-election campaign in March has faced criticism for his work on a bipartisan gun safety bill and his support for Ukraine. Ken Paxton was elected…… MORE
CNN – (WBAP/KLIF) CNN reports Vice President J.D. Vance is in Dallas this evening for a dinner and fundraiser for the Republican National Committee. CNN reports it’s received copies of two invitations; one for the event in Dallas tonight, following Vance’s appearance in Houston for another fundraiser. Vance was recently named the RN”s finance chair.…… MORE
NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Wall Street saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average slip 349.26 points Monday, or a loss of .91%, closing at 37,965.60. The average had fallen as much as 1700 points in early Monday trade; swinging 2, 595 points in a record reversal. The S&P 500 shed 0.23% to end at 5,062.25.…… MORE