As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling…… MORE
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military says it has killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing. The announcement was made Sunday as the country’s security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza’s most populated areas. An official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive. More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area. For example,…… MORE
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials want to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders next week to discuss recent developments in efforts to end the three-year war with Russia. The proposed meetings appear designed to add momentum to the push for peace. Zelenskyy expressed frustration Friday with…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Residents of New Orleans are marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast. Events from solemn memorial services to uplifting musical performances are being held in the city Friday to honor the dead, the displaced and the determined survivors who helped rebuild. A wreath-laying ceremony kicked…… MORE
A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve got its first court hearing Friday. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has requested an emergency injunction to block President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud when she purchased a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs but left them in place for now. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump wasn’t legally allowed to declare national emergencies and impose import taxes on almost every country…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – In a letter to the superintendent, Paxton stated that he’s alarmed that the district may have excused absences for students who walked out over the crisis in Gaza. The attorney general also claims that those students were exposed to pro-Palestinian materials in class. Paxton requested for the district provide documents…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated an earlier ruling by a three-judge panel that the law is unconstitutional, and now the full court will consider whether the law can take effect. In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 4, however a federal judge in Texas ruled that the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has signed three new health bills into law, which are all part of Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Junior’s plan to make America healthy again. One bill impacts food stamps banning Texans from using SNAP benefits to buy sweetened drinks or candy. Another targets school…… MORE
