AUSTIN – (WBAP/KLIF) – Despite outnumbered Democratic lawmakers in Texas holding various protests against an announced plan to hand five Democratic Congressional seats to the Republicans, the measure has now been passed by Texas lawmakers. The issue has drawn the ire of Democrats and Democratic voting states, including California, where Governor Gavin Newsom is working…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Capitol grounds were closed as protesters gathered outside the House Chamber in support of Representative Nicole Collier, who is staying on the House floor in protest. The lawmaker from Fort Worth refused to sign paperwork that would allow her to leave only with the police escort, which is a…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The incumbent is running for a fourth term after first being elected to office in 20-14. He stated that his priorities for another term include lowering property taxes and building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Texas. Patrick already has a Democrat challenger in the race. State Representative Vicky Goodwin…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.C., have falsified crime data. That’s according to two people familiar with the probe who weren’t authorized to publicly discuss an open investigation. The investigation, reported Tuesday, comes amid an escalating showdown between the Trump administration and the city…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is offering his assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia. The Republican president on Monday did not rule out sending U.S. troops to join any such effort as he met with Ukraine’s president and other European leaders. But during a TV interview Tuesday…… MORE