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Lou Dobbs Dies at 78

Lou Dobbs Dies at 78

(WBAP/KLIF) – A longtime business news anchor who became aligned with former president Donald Trump has died at the age of 78. A statement on his social media account called him a “fighter till the very end”. Dobbs had a long career in journalism, with more than 20 years on the job at the CNN…MORE

Bob Newhart Dies at the Age of 94

Bob Newhart Dies at the Age of 94

LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94. Widely loved for his ability to bring laughter to all age groups, the comedic performer whose hallmark was deadpan humor, was showcased on his own network television shows starting in the 1970s and running well into the 90’s with appearances…MORE

Trump Picks Vance; Trump Wins RNC Nomination as GOP Presidential Candidate

Trump Picks Vance; Trump Wins RNC Nomination as GOP Presidential Candidate

MILWAUKEE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, to serve as Vice President should the Republican party win the November election. Trump used a post on the online’s “Truth Social” site to announce the selection of Vance. At just 39 years old, he’d add a…MORE

U.S.; Panama Sign Deal to Stop Cartel and Migrants Use of the Darien Gap

U.S.; Panama Sign Deal to Stop Cartel and Migrants Use of the Darien Gap

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The United States has signed a deal with the incoming Panamanian President Jose Raul Molino in new efforts to stop migrants from moving north toward the U.S. – Mexico border, before they reach Mexico. Half a million migrants passed through the dangerous…MORE

DFW/North Texas Traffic IS Getting Heavier

DFW/North Texas Traffic IS Getting Heavier

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – You’re behind the wheel, and trying to remember when traffic got this bad. A new study suggests congestion has gotten worse in North Texas, and certainly, the Dallas Fort Worth metro, but comparitively speaking, it’s not bad at all. A new study says Dallas drivers face 16% more congestion just since…MORE

The New Human Smuggling Frontier: Underground Cross-Border Tunnels

The New Human Smuggling Frontier: Underground Cross-Border Tunnels

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A fresh report indicates Mexico’s cartels have developed a new and faster way to make money from human trafficking; using tunnels beneath the border and a further system of drainage tunnels and sewers to ferry “VIP” migrants unseen beneath the ground. Borderreport.com…MORE

Biden Says He’s in the Race Through Election Day

Biden Says He’s in the Race Through Election Day

WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – President Joe Biden says he’s staying in the presidential race, and “no one is pushing me out. I’m in this race to the end and we’re going to win.” That was among Biden’s statements to campaign staffers Wednesday, as talk continues surrounding Biden’s performance in the recent debate with former president…MORE

ACLU To Sue To Block Biden Executive Order Tightening Migrant Entries with Asylum Claims.

ACLU To Sue To Block Biden Executive Order Tightening Migrant Entries with Asylum Claims.

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The American Civil Liberties Union says it will sue to block President Biden’s executive order on immigration, aimed at a sharp lowering of U.S. migrant entries. The order would allow officials to quickly reject and deport migrants who enter between official border…MORE

Texas Opens First National Guard Troop Base in Eagle Pass

Texas Opens First National Guard Troop Base in Eagle Pass

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. EAGLE PASS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is on hand for the opening of the new Texas National Guard base in Eagle Pass, a part of the state’s $11.5 billion border “Operation Lone Star” initiative. On hand Friday to welcome the first 300 National Guard…MORE