WASHINGTON D.C. – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Senate has just passed legislation to temporarily fund the government and avoid a shutdown. This bill is the continuing resolution that the House of Representatives passed earlier this morning. In addition to funding the federal government through mid-November, the bill also includes $16 billion in U.S. disaster relief. Funding…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House has swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. House passage came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped plans for steep spending cut and relied on Democratic help. The measure now goes to the Senate, which also is meeting Saturday.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas opened its gates on Friday and will run through October 22. The fair will feature two rivalry college football games, midway rides, shows, livestock events, and more. Food is one of the biggest attractions at the state dair. Four brand new vendors, three new soft spaces, and…… MORE
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The United Auto Workers Union strike is expanding, and North Texas auto workers are feeling the impacts. The UAW strike is playing out at Stellantis plant in Carrollton, and GM Parts Distribution plant in Roanoke. The Carrollton plant distributes parts for Chrysler. Demonstrations were held this week outside of both plants. “We…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — California Senator Dianne Feinstein has died, sources tell Fox News. She was 90. The longtime senator had suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year, leading many to wonder about her fitness for office. Feinstein was present in the Senate on Wednesday and cast a vote at 11:45 a.m. ET, according…… MORE
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and Kia’s Sorrento SUV. Documents…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — With five days to go before a government shutdown, Congress returns to work in crisis mode. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means closing federal offices to millions of Americans. On Tuesday evening, the House is expected to vote on a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to stand alongside United Auto Workers pickets in Michigan during their strike against major carmakers underscores an allegiance to labor unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history. Experts in presidential and U.S. labor history say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Leadership from the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars and American Airlines Center unveiled the centerpiece of recent renovation on Monday at the AAC. The attention was focused on the new, state-of-the art, super-high resolution video board. The $10 million scoreboard is part of an overall $20 million investment in American Airlines Center improvements…… MORE
UPDATE: 10:50 a.m.: Farmers Branch police announced the toddler at the center of an Amber Alert Monday morning has been found safe. Investigators said 3-year-old Aylin Umanzor Carcamo vanished around 4:45 a.m. in the 2600 block of Springvale Drive just west of Josey Lane. The department did not reveal any details about the circumstances surrounding…… MORE
