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The Eric Metaxas Show
A highlight from Larry Taunton
"Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to listen to a man of grace, sophistication, integrity, and whimsy? Well, so are we, but until such a man shows up, please welcome Eric Metaxas. Welcome back, folks. This is Eric Metaxas, and welcome to the show. It's hour two. I continue talking to John Smirack, and after this segment, we'll bring on Larry Taunton to go over the news of the day and other things, but the news of the day being Tucker Carlson's mind -blowing interview with Larry Sinclair. Absolutely insane, insane that we're hearing about this for the first time 15 years after we should have heard about it. And the country's a different country because the media and the Republicans just squashed this information because they think you're too stupid to be able to process it on your own, so they have to censor it for you, scandalous. Okay, John, you were talking about something else. I was saying that Winston Churchill had a lot of flaws. He had been a warmonger in 1914. In 1923, he was hostile to the Germans, even though they were the Weimar Republic. He was an anti -German jingoist, but in 1940, he was the indispensable man, the only man who would stop the British from surrendering after France fell and cutting a disgraceful deal that let Hitler essentially run Europe. He was the indispensable man for all his flaws. And there were people in his party, the British Conservative Party, who wanted to push him aside and make a deal with the Nazis because it seemed like the prudent and sensible thing to do. That is exactly when you hear pious Christians condemning Donald Trump saying, well, he's got this terrible moral character. And he says, he puts out mean tweets. They wanna shove Winston Churchill aside and make a deal with the enemies of freedom and surrender to them because they find things unsavory about Donald Trump. And that's what's happening potentially in the Texas Senate right now with Ken Paxton, a heroic defender of religious freedom and the unborn and America's borders and election integrity. He's being savaged from the left by people who hate all those things and attacked from the squish center by the Bush family, which just resents him for beating one of their family members, George P. Bush, in an election. So you've got the most disgusting squish rhinos on the one hand and the far left cooperating the way they cooperated in the election of Obama. So that is my latest political article, but I've got a much more important piece I'd like to talk about. Sure. It has to do with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Was Jesus a sinner? Do we get to say that Jesus was a sinner too? I can't wait to hear where you're going with this one, John Smirack, what do you got? This is a theme I've seen first in mainline Protestant preaching and then in some woke evangelicals. So now of course it eventually filters down to the Vatican. One of the closest advisors to Pope Francis is Father Antonio Spadaro. He runs the semi -official magazine at the Vatican, La Civilta Cattolica. So he is like Pope Francis' right -hand man. He gave a sermon just recently about Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman. And I think we all sort of remember that story, this Canaanite woman whose daughter is possessed by a demon starts basically pestering Jesus for a miraculous cure. And Jesus makes her jump through a bunch of hoops. He tells her, look, I've only come to preach to the lost children of Abraham. It is not fit to give to the dogs the bread that is meant for the children. And when we read this, I think we're all a little shocked by it at first. Jesus doesn't sound very nuts. And we're like, wow, what is this? What is this about? I think it is one of those hard sayings in the gospel that we have to think through that challenge us. Jesus was not acting like Oprah here. He was being kind of a hard guy, kind of a tough guy. He makes the woman, basically she gets to the point of saying, but even the dogs get the scraps that fall from the master's table. Then Jesus praises her for her persistence and for her faith, and he heals her daughter, just remotely, heals her daughter. A happy ending. Well, Father Antonio Spadaro, Pope Francis's right -hand man, gave a sermon recently where he says Jesus does not care. He calls Jesus angry and insensitive. He says that his hardness is unshakable. He said that Jesus replies in a mocking and disrespectful way towards that poor woman, because he's apparently blinded by nationalism and theological rigor. But - Hold on, hold on, hold on. You're telling me that one of the top priests at the Vatican genuinely publicly disapproved of the behavior of Jesus of Nazareth, our God. He said that Jesus is giving in to his own racism and nationalism, but by the end, the woman, through her persistence, heals Jesus. He says, quote, Jesus also appears healed and in the end shows himself free from the rigidity of the dominant theological, political and cultural elements of his time. So in other words, the woman heals Jesus instead of Jesus healing the woman's daughter. Jesus's racism is rebuked and repents Jesus for his sin of racism. This is what Pope Francis's right -hand man is saying, but don't take comfort in the fact that you're Protestant. This crap has been around. Protestants have been preaching this for years. You would see it if you go to Woke Preacher TV, you can see videos of Protestant ministers saying this five years ago. Well, first of all, the word Protestant is meaningless because the Protestant church has been in the tank, since Dietrich Bonhoeffer was at union in 1930. I mean, we've had liberal, progressive Protestantism for about a hundred years, so - These are self -described evangelicals. Right, that's the difference. Some of these folks would be described as evangelicals, but they are woke and they're doing the same thing you're describing. But somebody that close to the pope to be saying this, unless you're exaggerating - No, I'm not exaggerating. I was quoting directly from the translation. So let me unpack what's going on here, okay? This is an attempt to put ourselves above Jesus to where we can judge Jesus Christ, because we're so enlightened and we're so intelligent and we have made so much progress. This is the ultimate rebellion, the ultimate new gospel of the Antichrist. And this is what is being preached in our churches where we can judge even the behavior of Jesus Christ. John, it's the clearest mercy I've ever heard. I mean, for somebody to be criticizing Jesus as having sinned even slightly, that goes against every doctrine of the church from the beginning. I can't imagine that this could be - That is what the Vatican is now preaching. So really what happened in this story is this woman is a Canaanite. She's a member of a fertility cult that used to sacrifice infants. So she basically is in a religion that worships demons. She comes to Jesus. The daughter she raised in the demon -worshipping religion is, big surprise, possessed by a demon. She asks Jesus for a miracle, a miracle, a suspension of the laws of nature. God is not some water tap. We turn it on and off. Oh, I need a miracle. Okay, thank you. She's asking for a miracle from a God whom she has rejected her whole life. He makes her jump through a few hoops to show her sincerity and then gives her a miracle. And yet these progressive Christians are so proud that they want to condemn Jesus so that they can feel superior to Jesus. That is the essence of liberal Christianity, where you are the ultimate authority and the secular culture around you are the ultimate authority. George Soros, Microsoft, Facebook, Harvard, Google, they are the authority. They judge even Christ. We have less than a minute left. It's just hard for me to believe that things are that bad, but it seems like they are that bad. I don't know how your average faithful Catholic could make sense of this. This is very, very disturbing. Well, we've had terrible popes before and we've had heretical popes before. We now have one who's probably the worst, most heretical in the history of the church.
AP News Radio
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
"The impeachment trial of Texas Ken Paxton is to begin no later than by the end of August, I'm Lisa dwyer. A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican attorney general Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate. The Texas Senate has unanimously adopted a measure that calls for the trial to begin not later than August 28th. Paxton was suspended from office Saturday when the GOP controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to impeach the three term attorney general. Paxton has been dogged by ethical and criminal accusations since taking office in 2015. He has called the House investigation that led to his impeachment corrupt and denies wrongdoing. I Lisa dwyer
The Crypto Overnighter
"texas senate" Discussed on The Crypto Overnighter
"Close to what Sam and the others paid. John is himself submitted the highest bid of $1 million to buy back the company. But the bidding process revealed that $220 million paid by Sam's company for embed was significantly inflated compared to its fair value. Now while the FTX saga underscores the potential pit floss and legal complexities in the crypto industry, lawmakers in Texas are taking proactive steps to ensure greater security for customers of cryptocurrency exchanges. In a move that could set a precedent for other states, the Texas Senate has approved a bill imposing stringent reserve requirements on crypto exchanges. This legislation could mandate exchanges to maintain reserves sufficient to fulfill all customer obligations. On May 15th, the bill passed a vote in the state Senate and now awaits the governor's signature. Known as Texas House Bill 1666, the legislation seeks to amend that Texan finance code and previously passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. Throughout the three readings in the Senate, there have been no significant changes to the bill's text from the initial draft. The proposed amendments would impose specific requirements on digital asset providers operating in the state. Exchanges serving over 500 customers in Texas and holding at least $10 million of customer funds would be prohibited from co mingling those funds with any other operational capital. Additionally, they would be restricted from utilizing customer funds for any transactions beyond the original demand by the customer. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that exchanges must maintain adequate reserves to accommodate all potential withdrawals at any given time. Companies would be required to submit a report to the Texas department of banking within 90 days after the conclusion of each fiscal year detailing their existing liability to customers. Failure to comply with these regulations could mean license revocation. Texas has been a proactive jurisdiction in terms of cryptocurrency regulation. In addition to the proof of reserve spell, the Senate previously approved a measure in April to limit crypto mining incentives. Concurrently, the Texan lawmakers voted to amend the state's Bill of rights, acknowledging the right of individuals to possess, retain and utilize digital currencies. As Texas is taking strides to enhance the security of crypto exchanges, halfway across the globe, Nigeria is marking a milestone in its journey with digital currencies. The Ira, Nigeria's Central Bank digital currency has completed its first year of operation, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of implementing a CDC in a developing economy. The International Monetary Fund has released a working paper evaluating its performance during this period. IMF researchers commended the eyres debut last year, but also provided some suggestions for improvement. The emirate became the world's second CDC after the bahamian sand dollar when it was launched in October of 2021. The paper noted that the E niras retail aspect was intermediated and faced no latency issues. However, it has yet to expand beyond its initial adopters. The Central Bank of Nigeria implemented a phased introduction. This delayed the achievement of two major objectives of the CDC. Extending financial inclusion to the unbanked population and facilitating remittances. The paper stated that breaking the initial low adoption barrier similar to other network products like credit cards requires a combination of clever strategies and luck. The analysis revealed that only around 1.5% of wallets were active weekly. And that total number of transactions during the examined period was just 802,000, which might sound like a lot, but it translates to less than one transaction per wallet and less than 1% of bank accounts in Nigeria even have those wallets. Now, one key question raised in the paper is the relationship between the E nira and mobile money operators. Kind of a big deal given the extensive network of MMOs in the country. The en Ira could either compete with MMOs in the retail market or act as a bridge to facilitate their operations. The paper acknowledged that completely replacing all MMO services with the Ira would be challenging and could lead to significant industry reshuffling. The IMF expressed concern about the parallel underground market that serves as remittances. As a single currency system, the E nira can not directly accommodate regimens. The paper proposed two solutions one, allowing international money transfer operators to receive E and Ira wallets or to intermediaries. To enhance Ira adoption, the paper suggests utilizing the CDC for social payments in collaboration with MMOs to improve the social cash transfer system and increase adoption. Merchants could be incentivized to accept the E and Ira and while the Central Bank of Nigeria has taken steps to promote inclusivity through the Ira, remittances still need to be solved. And that's going to do it for us tonight. I want to thank you my listeners because when you stop listening, I will stop talking. If you enjoyed tonight's show, then please like follow the subscribe. Maybe leave a reading or review. And in the meantime, we'll see you tomorrow night.
The Crypto Overnighter
"texas senate" Discussed on The Crypto Overnighter
"Markets where tokens functions solely as a substitute for cash. And do not represent any other form of asset. Venom clarified that the CFTC has no legal jurisdiction to regulate cash crypto markets. However, the commission has limited authority to address cases of fraud or manipulation within the cash markets. He emphasized the importance of leveraging his authority to maintain integrity in the crypto space. The CFTC garnered attention in March by filing a lawsuit against binance. This lawsuit claimed that binance had conducted business in the United States without registering as a commodities exchange. Additionally, the CFTC accused binance of neglecting to address instances of financial crime and money laundering that occurred on its platform. Binance on the other hand has denied the allegations. This is due to the inclusion of internal messages in which binance executives allegedly acknowledged their involvement in illicit activities. Now, venom expressed that nothing surprises him anymore. Recognizing that some individuals deliberately evade or are unaware of the law. He highlighted the importance of deriving legal analysis from established legal precedents, explicitly referencing the highway test. This test is used to determine if a contract involves a security. And benham explained that the how we test serves as the foundational framework for the CFTC's legal analysis of digital assets. Shaping their understanding of whether these assets fall under the securities or commodities category. Been acknowledged the existence of an unresolved legal area concerning cryptocurrencies. Specifically, he questioned whether a token initially launched as a security with promises of future utility or value could later transition to a commodity when its trade on decentralized exchanges solely as a cash substitute. He recognized that while specific characteristics of digital financial assets align with traditional financial assets, unique aspects also necessitate distinct considerations and policy ideas for regulation. Venom emphasized the need for thoughtful analysis and policy development to address the regulatory challenges posed by cryptocurrencies effectively. Men and further elaborated on the complexity surrounding the classification of tokens. He explained that a new token might initially involve the pooling of capital to initiate a project which could give it the appearance of a security. However, the situation becomes uncertain when the token transitions from being considered a security to being treated as a commodity due to decentralization. This shift from security to commodity due to decentralization raises important questions that are yet to be definitively answered. It highlights the need to explore further and examine the regulatory implications and considerations surrounding tokens in these cases. Venom emphasizes the ongoing nature of these discussions and the importance of addressing these unique dynamics within the realm of decentralized crypto. And as regulatory bodies like the CFTC grapple with the complexities of where we're seeing the decentralized crypto space, real world consequences of these uncertainties are coming to light. A prime example of this is the ongoing saga of FTX, a former major player in the crypto industry, now embroiled in a contentious bankruptcy case. The team in charge of FTX bankruptcy case is suing the former FTX CEO Sam bankman freight. FTX cofounder Gary Wang and former FTX senior executive Nisha Singh. They alleged the acquisition of stock clearing platform embed was significantly overpriced. Now for reference, the sale took place just a week before FTX collapse. The current leadership of FTX claims that sbf and the other executives were aware of Alameda researches in solvency when finalizing the $250 million deal. According to the lawsuit, Sam and the others used fraudulent funds from FTX customers for Alameda's acquisition of embed. In addition to targeting former FTX elevated leadership, separate suits seek to recover funds from embeds founder and former CEO Michael Giles, and early investors who sold their stakes to bankman free, including propel venture partners. Giles and the embed shareholders named in a parallel suit are not accused of criminal wrongdoing. Lawyers representing the failed FTX crypto empire aim to recover money by arguing that Alameda was already insolvent at the time of the deal and at an inflated price was paid for embed. These lawsuits seek to maximize repayment to FTX and Alameda's creditors within the bankruptcy process. Apart from allegations of fraud and self dealing, FTX bankruptcy stewards accused bankment freed and his cohort of making a poor deal. FTX lawyers claimed that the platform is nearly worthless compared to the amount paid for it. Internal messages in the filing show concerns about embeds inability to handle new user accounts as planned. The filing states that embed had around $37 million on assets and made a whopping $25,000 of profit as of March 31st, 2022. Furthermore, embeds founder and CEO received a $55 million retaining bonus in separate installments regardless of whether he stayed with the company or not. FTX bankruptcy lawyers argue that there needed to be more due diligence done on embed. So the terms proposed by Giles were accepted, resulting in an excessive purchase price and an unwarranted retention bonus. This retention bonus arrangement was considered unusual because it only had tied the CEO to embed until the deal's closure. Without requiring him to continue running the company. As embeds largest shareholder, jealous also received over $100 million for his equity. Now communication between embed employees included the lawsuit filing indicates the speed at which Alameda wanted to close the deal and the lack of due diligence involved. FTX lawyers state that their attempts to sell the company after their embed acquisition failed to attract buyers at a price
The Crypto Overnighter
"texas senate" Discussed on The Crypto Overnighter
"Australia's stock market operator, the Australian securities exchange, has abandoned plans to rebuild its software platform using blockchain technology. The ASX has been working with the New York based contractor digital asset to develop a blockchain based trading settlement in clearing system. However, the project was put on hold in November of 2022 after an external review found that it would be too expensive and time consuming to complete. In the meeting with participants on May 17th, 2023, the ASX said that it would not pursue blockchain technology for its new software platform. Instead, the company said it would use more conventional technology to achieve its desired business outcomes. The SX's decision to abandon blockchain technology is a significant setback for the industry. Blockchain is a promising technology that has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries, including the financial services industry. However, the AS sexist decision suggests the technology is still not mature enough to be used in mission critical applications. Australian based crypto exchanges have lined up to extinguish fears of contagion after the payments provider for binance Australia was told to offboard the exchange. As we talked about last night, binance Australia told users that the Australian dollar services were suspended. This happened because zepto, the payments provider, was told by its partner firm cuzco to stop supporting the exchange. So given the unbaked fears in the U.S. and the UK, where crypto companies find themselves cut off from financial services, possibly at the behest of regulators who find choking Fiat out of crypto might be easier than good old fashioned prudent regulation. I'm sure you can see why Australian crypto holders might be nervous. The news sparked concerns that suspending binance Australia's services could lead to a broader contagion in the Australian cryptocurrency market. However, executives from other Australian cryptocurrency exchanges said that their confident that their businesses are not at risk. The CEO of independent reserves said that he does not believe that suspending binance Australia's services isn't industry wide issue. He added that the Australian dollar deposits and withdraws for his exchange remain uninterrupted. BTC markets, CEO Caroline bowler, said that she has no concerns about the health of her exchange. She added that BCT markets works closely with its payments provider to prevent fraud and scams. Kraken Australia's managing director Jonathan Miller said that only a few payment providers in the Australian market are actually crypto friendly, which probably doesn't help. He added that kraken has a strong relationship with its payments provider and this confident that its business is not at risk. Swift X's chief hawk braiding officer Jason Titan said that his exchange works closely with Australian banks and law enforcement agencies to prevent fraud and scams. He added that swift X's withdraws and deposits are performing as usual. The executives of the Australian crypto exchanges said that they are confident that their businesses are not at risk of this suspension of binance Australia's services. However, they have said that they are monitoring the situation closely. For its part, Cusco has hinted at the impact of scams and fraud related to account fraud, ID takeover and crypto activity after being questioned about why it off boarded the exchange. Now, an official spokesperson representing Cusco, declined to elaborate why it's specifically pulled support for binance Australia. The official statement from the company makes no mention of binance and work crypto exchanges. They said quote, following a recent media attention in the relation to the impact of scams and fraud in Australia with particular focus on account fraud, ID takeover and crypto activity, Cusco reiterates its commitment and important role in identifying and implementing detection services for our clients across the Australian payment system. The company said that it quote has and will continue to terminate any clients or their customers and or merchants that do not meet its onboarding and compliance requirements. The spokesperson told coin telegraph that it's quote focused on supporting the industry and protecting Australians from financial crimes and scams. Thank you so much for listening in tonight. As you might have heard, I want to start up some giveaways. So as soon as the YouTube channel has 100 subscribers, we'll start giving away a hardware wallet at one a month each month. So stay tuned for that. During a recent hearing of the House financial services committee's digital assets panel, there was a notable lack of consensus between Republicans and Democrats regarding the regulation of stablecoins. The primary point of contention revolves around the level of influence that state regulators should have. Representative French hill is the subcommittee's chairman and a Republican from Arkansas. He supports a version of proposed legislation that grants more authority to state regulators. On the other hand, representative Maxine waters, a Democrat from California and the committee's ranking member, advocates for a democratic proposal that grants a leading role to the Federal Reserve. Despite some optimistic remarks from both sides, there is a significant gap between their respective ideas. Representative hill began the hearing by referencing a previous statement made by Maxine waters, acknowledging that they were essentially starting over this year after coming close to reaching a compromise last year. He'll express during the hearing that they're not starting from scratch. He emphasized that there are strong similarities between the two proposals, suggesting that they're close in their positions. However, waters countered by pointing out that the Republican language lacks several critical positions. Additionally, representative Steven lynch, the top Democrat on the subcommittee, said that they have moved farther apart in their viewpoints. Now, there is a positive aspect for the cryptocurrency industry, which is eager for regulatory clarity in the U.S.. Multiple congressional hearings have already taken place in recent weeks, indicating that the stablecoin issue and the broader crypto industry holds significant importance. Most members in both the House and the Senate are advocating for action. If they can reach a compromise on stablecoin regulation, it would mark a significant milestone in establishing U.S. oversight of the industry. Remember, any legislation related to this matter must still get through the Senate banking committee. Currently, senator schroder, the committee's chair and a Democrat from Ohio, has not displayed any intentions of being inclined to advance a bill on this topic. Now, while the debate rages on in Congress about the regulation of stablecoins, with no clear consensus in sight, it's not just stablecoins that are under the regulatory microscope. In a related development, the chair of the commodity futures trading commission, has been focusing on another crucial aspect of the crypto world decentralized finance. He was on Bloomberg's odd lots podcast when he said decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges would be subject to regulation. This regulation would be implemented by either the CFTC or the SEC. Venom emphasized the need to ensure oversight and compliance within the decentralized crypto space highlighting the role of regulatory bodies and maintaining a stable and secure financial environment. Benham discussed the regulation of DeFi exchanges. He addressed the misconception that these exchanges which can operate autonomously with minimal human involvement are exempt from regulation. Many emphasize that the absence of institutions or individuals behind the code does not make them immune to regulatory oversight. Instead, he highlighted the importance of considering the offerings and exposure of U.S. customers and identifying the individuals or groups responsible for setting up the entity and code behind the products. Benham expressed the CFTC's commitment to holding bad actors accountable in crypto. Now during the conversation, been acknowledged that there is one specific area in which cryptocurrency will be subject to lighter regulation by the CFTC. This applies to
Northwest Newsradio
"texas senate" Discussed on Northwest Newsradio
"Majority in the Texas Senate prevailed governor Greg Abbott has said he will sign the bill. Jim Ryan ABC News Dallas. Traffic every ten minutes on the forest from the high performance homes traffic center and at one 14, here's Kimmy Klein. Well careful in rense in earlier we were noticing a bit of a backup happening in Renton on north on one 6 7 approaching 405, there is a crash there just before the four or 5 interchange and is blocking the right lane and part of the carpooling as well. So again, it's solid now from just before south one 80 S three. If you're headed towards four or 5, give yourself some extra time. I'm also hearing of a possible rollover crash in Kirkland near totem Lake on one 24th street at one 24th avenue that's just east of the four O 5 interchange it is getting busier there. South on four O 5 is rolling a bit slow in spots as you head away from factory at the Kenny Dell hill. We are going to be slow in Seattle on south on I 5 leaving north gate through the convention center and a possible crash reported on Lake city way or bop away at northeast one 45th is starting to cause some traffic to back up in places. If you're taking any of our Washington state ferries, both on the revs on south earth boats are now just 15 to 20 minutes behind, but both muckle teal Clinton votes are now 20 minutes behind as well. This report is sponsored by Beacon Fleming called Beacon today and save $50 on all drain cleaning and sewer repair just called winning a hundred freaking call vegan plumbing. Your next northwest traffic at one 24. Our forecast sponsored by northwest crawl space services, the weather is going to remain sunny through the rest of the work week and at least half the weekend by Sunday though, clouds are expected to build and possible showers are expected by Sunday evening, high temperatures for that last weekend day in the mid to upper 60s. Today, 80 is still possible tomorrow and Saturday, mid 70s, in Seattle right now. We have mostly sunny, but yes, hazy skies, northwest news time, one 15. News radio 1000 FM 97 7 you're information station, sponsored by Michael chute casino. Bill O'Neill at the editor's desk, I'm Taylor van syce, with a look at some of the headlines we're following from our 24/7 news center. The Senate will be on recess all of next week as Congress needs to soon raise the debt ceiling in order to avoid
The Charlie Kirk Show
85% of COVID Deaths Could Have Been Avoided, Says Dr. Peter McCullough
"Peter McCullough with Joe Rogan saying that 85% of deaths attributed to COVID-19 could have been prevented with early treatment. Play cut 38. I testified in the U.S. Senate, November 19th, 2020, I told Americans under oath, that 50% of the lives at that time could have been saved. We are at about 250,000 deaths. Based on what I do, I then testified on March 10th, 2021 in the Texas Senate. Sworn testimony, I upped 85% of the deaths could have been avoided. We know that, because we carried out studies we did one with Procter and douse Fort Worth, where we demonstrated that even the early primordial protocols before the monolith coronal antibodies when we used drugs in combination, were associated with 85% reductions in hospitalizations and deaths compared to fair compared to our groups in for death we used the trichina area in DFW averages age adjusted. How often do you hear that on your mainstream news? 85% reduction in deaths, hospitalizations, and what he's saying is exactly what we've been saying. Ivermectin Z PAC, zinc, IVs, aspirin, potential oxygen supplement, vitamin D and if necessary, monoclonal antibodies. Imagine
KLBJ 590AM
"texas senate" Discussed on KLBJ 590AM
"In fact, In fact, this would be I'm I am willing to pledge that this would be the very first bill that I file as a member of the Texas Senate, it would be to ban Guaranteed income in Texas. I am so tired of these cities just try constantly constantly trying to do stupid things that are going to destroying what it means, uh, to be a Texan and to live in Texas. Um, and that that's part of the reason that I'm running for Texas Senate. Is because I know I know their playbook and we need to do everything that we can at the state level to keep this the place that we all want to live. Want to raise? Our families want to start our businesses? So yes, that would be the first bill that I filed in the Texas Senate. Hey, we got some new names in the race to be attorney general in the state of Texas and just want to get an update on that front. What are your thoughts? Uh, yeah, So either. Guzman, who is currently a Texas Supreme Court, justice is running to be the next attorney general. This is turning into a race to watch for sure. You know you have the existing attorney General. Can Pakistan George P. Bush has announced against him and even good one. She's going to be a force. She had a great rollout this week. She's already racked up a lot of important endorsement. I think it's Probably a little disappointing for George P. Bush because because they may be pulling from the same voters. You're kind of either in the Pakistan camp or you're not. But I do think that she has a very compelling story to tell. She's She kind of rolled out her her story in a video that talks about how she's from the you know, four side of Houston and how she rose in the ranks to defend justice for all. So this is the same path that Cornyn and I both took actually kind of coming from Supreme Court to statewide office. So we will. We will see how this plays out. But it'll be an interesting one to watch for sure, lutely, Ellen tough folks that they could find you. Okay, You can find me online on my website truck clear for texas dot com and you can follow along my campaign at Ellen Truck Clear on all kinds of social media. Thanks so much, guys. Absolutely, Ellen trucks clear it is, uh It is 8 42 here at K. L. B. J. Todd and don show Hey, Attention, gentlemen. Time's running out to save on doctor formulated supplements That really do work.
The Daily
"texas senate" Discussed on The Daily
"Think of some new strategies if they want to kill this bill again many. Let's zoom out a little bit. So i'm thinking about texas is demographics and you know i understand that. Basically politics political races at the end of the day. Either win or you lose right. So the democrats did lose. But isn't the bigger picture here that the demographics are changing in though the democrats are losing. They're losing by smaller margins so why would republicans really doubled down on this strategy. That kind of flies in the face of that. I think just kind of goes back to this notion that they want wanna craft their own texas and no demographers. New strategists are going to change their belief that they could mold texas the way they want to. Despite any changing demographics and also i think a lot of this has to do with primary elections in texas in republican politics in texas the primaries where the action is and no republican lawmaker wants and start grassroots fired up. Far-right conservative to challenge them for their seat in the texas house the texas senate and so these lawmakers come into the session wanted to make sure that they're scoring points with the people who vote and the republican primaries. These are the voters that go to the candidate forums. They go to the debates. They watched the debates they show up at the campaign events. They have the yard signs. These are you're fired up texas conservatives and they drive a lot of the action in texas republican politics. I mean it strikes me that it's really a response to a large part of the republican base. That never really bought what the joe straus is at the world you know. The chamber of commerce republicans those kind of fiscal conservatives were selling and for now at least republicans in the state can win by appealing to them. Exactly the they win by appealing to them. And the republican lawmakers told us they feel like they were given a mandate and the mandate is the democrats tried to flip the house. The voters said no thank you and that is their mandate one. Republican lawmaker said elections have consequences and in his is. This was a consequence of the democrats failing to flip the texas house. They believe that they are doing what the voters want them to do. So many hearing all of this. The thing i really want no is what does what's happening in texas mean about where we are in american politics. You know it tells us a couple of things in texas it's about the president versus the future. Republicans have their hands on the levers of power and as long as they're holding onto they're gonna use it in the present and they're not worried about what may or may not happen in the future. What bluewave mayor monopoly. Coming years down the road they have their hands on the levers of power in the present and so far it's been working for them and also don't forget texas legislative politics may seem small but it reverberates far beyond texas's borders just because of the sheer size of texas because of its way congress because of its enormous economy those small texas republican.
WBUR
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"And that Vietnam says it's detected. Michael Sullivan reports. Vietnamese officials are promising to release data soon. Health Minister Nguyen Tongue long says the new variant Combines characteristics found in both of variant first reported in Britain that's been flooding Southeast Asia for months and another virulent strain that's shown up in India and is now turning up here is well. Health minister called the new variant a very dangerous hybrid. He said Vietnam would soon publish genome data of the newly identified variant, which he said was more transmissible than the previously known types. Vietnam had done a good job and containing the outbreak for the past year, But in late April, it saw sudden rise and infections that account for roughly half the country's 6956 cases. It's recorded 47 deaths so far for NPR news. I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai. President Biden Call's a bill restricting voting rights in Texas and assault on democracy. The Republican controlled State Senate passed a sweeping measure overnight. The GOP led Texas House is scheduled to vote to approve it later today. The bill bans sending mail in ballot applications unless they're requested limits. Polling hours eliminates drive through voting and empowers partisan poll watchers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law. In Israel. Political opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they're close to a deal that could oust the longtime leader. A statement is expected later today. West African leaders are meeting to come up with a response to a coup in Mali, the second in nine months. The landlocked country is a base for regional affiliates of Al Qaeda and Isis. Safety advocates are issuing a grim reminder in the U. S Memorial Day weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year for American drivers. NPR's Camilla Domina ski reports between road tripping and day drinking. It's a very dangerous time on the nation's roads. The National Safety Council is estimating that more than 400 people will die on U. S roads this holiday weekend and more than 40,000. People will be hurt in crashes, the group predicts. There's more uncertainty than usual around these numbers because of the pandemic. It's been hard to predict how Americans will travel and gather between virus restrictions, active outbreaks and now rising vaccination.
KTRH
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"Ktrh. We're going to check the traffic and weather together. Here's Christina Morales. Well, good afternoon heads up for a stalled vehicle blocking the exit ramp that highway to 88 South Free Waiting North Bend. I read road You're also seeing emergency road repair, closing all main leans highway 2 80 eights off the freeway, heading outbound from the South Loop and belt Bird given up more roadwork, closing the left lane I tiny's freeway heading west, but it's pretty 30 Decker Drive. I'm sit around from Ktrh Gulf Coast winners dot com 24 hour Traffic center. Spectra dry weather on this Sunday with a partly to mostly cloudy sky wins in from the east at a high temperature, eventually hitting 85 overnight clouding of the low 70 a little bit warmer for Memorial Day tomorrow with partly cloudy sky and a high of 87, then showers and thunderstorms will pop up on Tuesday with a high reaching the mid eighties. I'm meteorologist Jeff Mar from the Weather Channel. When you got 76 now it's 80 in Kati and is 78 of the Ktrh Top Tax Defenders 24 Hour Weather Center. 12. Oh, one. Our top story The Texas Senate is passed. SB seven. The election Integrity bill, The House will have to reconcile that with their version by midnight tonight. The NTSB said Para land Regional Airport today investigating the site of yesterday's plane crash to determine the technical malfunction that led to the death. Of the 58 year old pilot. His wife is being treated at clearly regional hospital with serious injuries just before three yesterday the plane had landed on the runway before an issue with the landing gear sent the single engine plane into an embankment. President Biden honoring the fallen Today..
The Cats Roundtable
Texas Republicans' Sweeping Voting Restrictions Bill Passes Senate
"New restrictions on voting in Texas are just one step away from the governor's desk Republicans in the Texas Senate early this morning muscle through a sweeping measure that would eliminate drive through voting and empower partisan poll watchers. The new boating legislation would also impose new limits on Sunday, voting when many black churchgoers head to the polls, President Joe Biden called the Texas bill part of a quote, assault on democracy. The Bulls still needs to be approved. In the Texas House before reaching Republican governor Greg Abbott, where he's expected to sign it
WBAP 820AM
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"Crisis at the border is very real, and it was self created because President Biden eyes literally got rid of those policies that were working just because he didn't like Donald Trump Trumpet negotiated that deal with Mexico to finally have Mexico not only controlling our southern border, but Mexico's southern border. All right, and and it continues. If you ask The Biden administration. They will tell you Oh yeah. At southern border, it's closed tighter than a drum. Yeah, we When I took office, I closed that thing. You have to laugh at this, Um our own. Texas Attorney General Kim Paxon was at the border yesterday with Maria Bartiromo of Fox News. And I've got to ask him. Um, First of all, Attorney General Paxton. Thank you for being with me. Did you see a closed border? Uh, I don't think it's anywhere close to being closed. In the matter of fact, it's going the other direction in a big way. I understand. You weren't just driving around the border. You were actually on a border patrol gunboat, right? Actually, we've done that. We did that. When we were in McAllen to this last trip, we didn't get out. They have a different type of boat because it's shallower. We actually just kind of road vehicles along the road that we got out, walked around thought we were spotted by Cartel spotters, and I met with literally the mayor of Laredo to the guy that's in charge of border Patrol there, Um, state official sheriff And they have one message and that's Qatar car. The cartels are taking over. Yeah, you know, we've been talking with people nonstop. Nothing's closed is a matter of fact, you know, they're smuggling more drug of more drug smugglers. They're seeing more drug smugglers than they have in the last two years is what I've heard. Um, it's crazy Well, and it makes sense because the Border patrol are so busy with logistics for all these people come across. They told me on the radio. It's almost up three bowls from a year ago. So they're busy while they're busy dealing with these people. In other words, a cartel in Laredo area making on average $8000 per person. I know this is big business and think about the incentive here. The cartels are incentivized by the Biden administration. To go find people and bring them to the border because they make 8000 just came across and then they make other money for releasing them. And who knows how long they have control over. There's big money there and then. That leaves the border more porous for drugs and other types of smuggling. So it's a massive, massive money making machine for the cartels. All right, I've got to ask you about critical race theory. I know, uh, the letter you sent to the Biden administration about the department of Education teaching critical race there you we don't teach the constitution anymore. We were surprised when we defund police and crime goes up and then critical race theory. What are we trying to do to this country before you came on? I was venting because I'm so frustrated. You know, most people can't tell you what the bill of rights are. But they couldn't tell you that all white people are racist and the U. S. A is inherently racist and always will be. I mean, what kind of nonsense is this? Well, I sent a letter with 24 or 20 year olds from across the room. And by the way, it's not my dog know that Z Love Max on. I sent a letter with another Texas Public Policy Foundation and the first America Public Institute, which just started up after Trump left office. Anywhere point was this. The federal law requires that they thieves grants go for funding traditional American history. In the study of the Constitution instead by various administrations replaced federal laws said No, No, no, no, we're going. We're going to teach this critical race theory about how you know basically the Constitution's a relevant and traditional American history is bad. It's amazing to me. I know some states have just outright banned critical race theory, and there's a bill if I'm not mistaken in the Texas Senate to do just that correct. That is exactly right and perfect. I believe it's going to the governor's death for signing and maybe maybe off of my days, But it was. It was certainly debated the other day, and I'm pretty sure they all passed. And I have no doubt that Governor happens going to sign that Bill because it Aziz, Governor of any great stay like this. He understands this issue very well. Absolutely absolutely. It's uh, you know, I know you've got a problem. I do, too, with Biden's nominee for the director of the A. T F. You want to touch on that for a second? I mean, It's crazy enough it is and I had a problem. I think with all of his nominees, e. I mean, we can think of land out, but there's there's something consistent here. None of them care about the Constitution that I could tell. None of them want to follow federal law. They view the federal government as a place to initiate their ideas that are completely foreign to what America was founded on and we end up having a fight them for four years. It's well, we appreciate you putting up the fight because we need somebody to fight for us, whether it's critical race theory or trying to do something about a border that is certainly not closed. Or these nominees that make it even tougher Did that's what I was talking about earlier. You know what's happened to us? I mean, you look at homicide rates over 100% increase in a year. You look the same thing with rape. Same thing with the violent assaults and people act like they're surprised. Well, less law enforcement means more crime. I mean, I can add two and two and more often than not come up with four. Why can't everybody else? I don't think people really understood what they were getting when they when I wrote in the liberal progressives, whether it's Biden or local officials. But the reality is when you see what's going on just in Austin with how they have dealt with the homeless and how they've dealt with de funding their police department by almost a third or a little over a third. And then you throw in the whole border crisis where you're not only allowing illegals come across it, and that's inviting them. But incentivizing The cartels to bring as many as they can. And then you tell them Hey,.
KM Builders Remodeling Show
Texas passes bill banning schools from requiring teaching critical race theory
"Bill that bands the teaching of critical race theory in public and charter schools gets approval in the Texas Senate. The House and Senate have reached a deal on constitutional Kerry that still needs to sign off from both chambers.
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"Them. Boxes. Rachel Sutherland America is listening box Now tell you Oh Ai local news. 16 year old Austin boys facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed another teen in East Austin last week during a drug deal, then abandoned the body in a car and Belle County Austin Police identified the victim as 16 year old Rico Dominguez. Two people reported the homicide in the 5200 block of Tower Trail. Police say the suspect drove the victim in his car to Harker Heights. Put the body in the trunk and left it there. A PD notified Bell County Sheriff's Office of the car's location. Deputies found it and the body the suspect was arrested and taken to Gardner bets. Juvenile detention. The Texas House of Representatives passes a bill that aims to limit the governor's power. Republican strategist Bill Miller says he doesn't know of any elected official that would willingly have power taken away from their basically about power. Who has it who can Use it and under what conditions and that as the basis for the whole bill, he says, ultimately, governor and will have to sign off on it, which Miller doesn't think will happen. Ah, bill requiring police officers to keep body worn cameras on during their involvement in an investigation is headed to the Texas Senate. The bottom Sean Act received final approval from the Texas House upon US raise concerns about the definition of investigation. Colonial pipeline is restarting after the owners reportedly paid a ransom. But cyber experts warn this could be just the start. Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar says our critical infrastructure needs help. We should be looking to our universities just for recruitment when it comes to cyberspace, but also his partners for this badly needed innovation. She spoke at a House panel which is looking into the nation's cyber capabilities. They were told that cyber threats are increasingly coming from Russia, China, Iran and North Korean malicious non state actors around the world. Police news anytime anywhere. Just tell your voice activated. Smart device to play NewsRadio. 1200 Wook Ion I heart radio. I'm Eric. Like, um NewsRadio 1200 W away. I From the W away I traffic.
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"Big rig carrying a load of nearly 100 illegal immigrants through Texas is now facing federal alien smuggling charges, Aaron Griffin said little during his first appearance today in San Antonio's federal court. If found guilty, he faces 10 years in prison, according to court papers. The 49 year old trucker admitted that he was paid to bring Packed trailer from Laredo to a San Antonio gas station where illegal immigrants bailed out So far 41 of them have been captured. $11,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of a violent fugitive suspected of killing his wife at a Lamarque last year. Authorities have been looking for 48 year old Trent Paschal since he cut off his ankle monitor and robbed a Houston car dealer at gunpoint last month. See Michael O'Connor is the U. S marshal of the Southern District of Texas. We have unlimited time to locate, pursue and bring this individual to justice. We also have unlimited resource. So no matter where this subject is, we will pursue you as long as it takes and is much resource is as needed. Anyone with information on Trent Paschal's whereabouts should contact Crime stoppers. And election bill is going back to the Texas Senate after being passed by the House representative signed off on the measure this afternoon following hours of debate, Republicans argue the bill brings about Maura Transparency in elections, particularly involving poll watchers. However, Democrats are calling it voter suppression because it won't let county clerks send out mail in ballots unsolicited. It will likely end up in a conference committee because of amendments that were added During house debate. Drivers in Fort Bend County will notice new digital billboards County down to hurricane Season, which is June the first emergency Management Mark Flat, House says Clear Channel outdoor has strategically placed 10 of the billboards in high traffic areas around Fort Bend County. Take the time to have supplies, evacuation.
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"State overnight Hail Damage has been reported from this far south of San Antonio to north of the Dallas Fort Worth area. Jeff harsh and very Guinness staying at a hotel in Fort Worth, He's his hail busted through the rear window of his car. It sound like Like a bunch of rocks and you know, just crazy pounding on the windows and on the outside and everything like that. But there are over 4000 people without power and tear it county just over 20,000 in San Antonio. Ah, Coalition of District attorneys in Texas is coming out against plans to reform the states of voting laws and Bear County D A. Joe Gonzales says This is tantamount to voter suppression. You know that. The reason we're seeing these voters question bills is because of the vast success that the Democratic Party He had this last election. Republicans argue that another bills are needed to address voter fraud of the Texas Senate is giving its unanimous approval to a bill that would bar police officers from using chokeholds during an arrest at charity. McCurdy has the details. Senators voted on Wednesday on Senate Bill 69, which prohibits officers from applying pressure to a suspect's neck, throat or torso in such a way as to block breathing or blood flow. The action would still be allowed if it's necessary to protect officers or bystanders from death or serious injury. Senator Boris Miles, a Houston Democrat, wrote the bill in response to data showing that at least 134 people in police custody across the nation have died of a 60 ation and the past 10 years. Charity Majority News Radio 1200 Luo Ai. Five people are dead after a long police standoff in Boone, North Carolina. County. Authorities there say. Two deputies died in the shooting, along with the unidentified suspect and his mother.
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"Than 30 days and no more than 45 days. And that that will allow to allow completion of any investigation being undertaken by the FBI and by the district attorney's office in this county, after which will decide if the video should be released to the public. Separately, the district attorney says video shows Brown did threaten deputies with his vehicle driving toward them, countering what an attorney for the Brown family reported after being allowed to view just a 22nd clip of footage. The Texas Senate is giving its unanimous approval to a bill that would bar police officers from using chokeholds during an arrest. Senators voted Wednesday on Senate Bill 69, which prohibits officers from applying pressure to a suspect's neck, throat or torso and such a way as to block breathing our blood flow. The action would still be allowed if it's necessary to protect officers or bystanders from death or serious injury. All hearing today in Austin looks to expand gun rights in Texas Senate Governor Dan Patrick has created a special committee to debate what is called constitutional. Carrie. It holds their first hearing today on the plan, which would allow anyone who can buy a gun to carry it without a pearl. Mitt, but it faces opposition from law enforcement. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez permit list. Carrie seems to me simply a return to the Wild West vigilante justice. We could do better than that. Instead, he supports red flag laws to decrease crime. They allow families the right to ask a judge to remove someone's firearms. Margo Moreno news radio 1200 W O a Iot. The Spurs fell to the heat in Miami last night. 1 16 1 11 up next for the Spurs they take on the Celtics in Boston tomorrow night. The Spurs don't expect to start guard Derrick wide back in the game this season because of A sprained right ankle he suffered in Monday's win in Washington when he landed awkwardly while making an attempted block. Why does not expected to need surgery for that ankle injury? W AWAY I news time 7 37 traffic and weather together in a minute, But first a check of your money in the.
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"Were seized by the feds and other search warrant was served on a phone belonging to a former federal prosecutor and post ally of Giuliani and Trump. America is listening. The Fox News News radio K L. B J On John Cooley THIS NEWS The service of arthritis relief t x. Com Austin believes released recordings of the officer involved shooting of Alexander Gonzalez, along with 911 Dispatch Audio, A PD lieutenant Bomb mill. Jenna Bitch narrates security footage that shows Gonzalez driving his car next to the off duty officer involved Officer Gabriel Gutierrez. Moments later, he could see multiple flashes of gunfire from the officer's personal vehicle. After that, Gonzalez drives off screen Lieutenant Mill Jenna Bitch. A PD dispatch received multiple calls from residents in the area who heard the shots fired in Officer Gutierrez is account of the incident to dispatch. He stated that the car cut Him off officer Do Terrace said to the dispatcher that the driver had a gun and had pointed it at him. You could see a PDS video release at news radio K O B. J calm but be warned it is graphic. Top Texas leaders announced they are releasing $11.2 billion in federal AIDS to public schools. In a statement, the governor, lieutenant governor and Texas House speaker right two thirds of these funds will be immediately available through T EA grants. The rest will need approval from the U. S. Department of Education and the Texas Senate passes a bill that aims to ban police chokeholds during an arrest. Specifically SB 69 says cops Won't be allowed to apply pressure to a person's throat neck or two or so that would make it hard for blood or air to flow. That bill now heads to the Texas House. KAYLA J. News Times, 503 now for looking Austin's on time traffic.
Coast to Coast AM with George Noory
Houston leaders denounce proposed voting legislation in Texas
"Voters in poll after poll but Texas Democrats not so much Now Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. He's doing the National Party line. Several people speaking out a diverse group, he said against a Georgia like election bill that passed the Texas Senate. These bills and the name of election integrity are largely built on concerns over widespread voter fraud for which there is little or no evidence. State Senator Paul
NEWS 88.7 Programming
Texas state Senate advances controversial voting bill
"Meanwhile, later today, Mayor Turner will join Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to discuss a Republican led effort to pass new voting laws. Critics say laws proposed in Texas as well as in Arizona and other states will limit access to voting and disproportionately hurt already marginalized communities. Last week, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would limit extended voting hours. Prohibit drive through voting and make it illegal for local election officials to proactively send applications to vote by mail. Even if the voter qualifies. Turner and Jackson Lee are slated to speak at three o'clock this afternoon, will have their comments this afternoon on all things
AP 24 Hour News
Texas Senate Advances Bill That Would Make Voting More Difficult
"Are joining Georgia in passing sweeping new voting restrictions in America's largest red state. The state Senate today approved legislation to limit polling hours ballot options and give more authority to political poll watchers. It's a response to GOP complaints about the 2020 election. Senate
Chris Plante
Health leaders respond to proposed Texas bill outlawing closing places of worship during disasters
"Are speaking out against a new bill in the Texas state Senate that would outlaw closing places of worship during disaster declarations. Senate Bill 26, which includes the controversial clause was approved by the Texas Senate Committee on state affairs this past week and we'll move to the full body for a vote. Health officials say. That could limit any future battle against the pandemic. And we don't know what a future epidemic will look like. Religious services never officially closed during the covert 19 pandemic in Texas, But many churches went virtual. As the virus spread it passed by the Senate. It will head over to a Texas House committee.
Sean Hannity
Texas AG says retroactive power-price cut okay, passes constitutional code
"Attorney General Ken Paxton is giving the State Public Utilities Commission permission to retroactively adjust electricity prices. He published an opinion today saying that such a move would be constitutional based on the state Utilities code. Texas Senate passed a bill this week demanding the PUC redo prices after last month's winter storms and independent market monitor found that ERCOT artificially kept prices high during the storm and overbilled energy companies afterward.
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"1.7 million followers and is calling for upwards of 100,000 people to disrupt the inauguration. There have been even been request by the Capitol Hill police for 50 caliber Machine guns, though that has not been signed off on by the Pentagon. That's Fox's Jennifer Griffin at the Pentagon. Meantime, award a march in Washington, D C and support of military sexual abuse victim in Houston. Ada Vanesa G N has been postponed The demonstration to support the I am Vanesa G. An act is being moved from January 21st of February. Act aims to create a third party agency for service members to report sexual harassment. The Fort Hood soldier was killed in 2020 by another soldier. Guinan told family before her death, she was experiencing sexual harassment from an army sergeant, but was worried about the repercussions of filing a complaint. Nikki Courtney News radio 7 40 Ktrh. Texas gas prices continue their steady climb into the New year. For the first time in 43 weeks, the statewide gas price average has gone above $2 a gallon and in the last week it's really surged that to 10 right now, that's up 11 cents on the weak Play, Texas spokesman Daniel Arm, Brewster says higher crude oil prices are the main factor in the increase. Heathens average also rose 11 cents this week to 206 per gallon, but we're still 17 cents cheaper than we were ah, year ago at this time. Change. The rules in the Texas Senate will maintain Republican power in the last session In 2019, it took 19 senators to allow a floor vote on a bill. That was when there were 19 Republicans in the Senate. But Democrats flipped one seat last year. So now Republicans have only 18 members. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who runs the Senate. Change the rule now to lower the threshold to 18 senators to bring a bill to the floor and order limit. Democrats ability to obstruct legislation that rule change past Wednesday on a vote of 18 to 13. Ktrh news time. 11 04 Delta Airlines is added hundreds to its no fly list as it puts new security measures in place. Delta has added 880 people to its no fly list, many for not complying with its mask requirement and others for harassing other passengers are unruly behavior related to the presidential election results. Last week, Trump supporters heckled Utah Senator Mitt Romney on a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D C today on CNBC appearance. Delta CEO also said the airline will ban passengers traveling to Washington D C from checking firearms is part of increased security measures ahead of next week's inauguration. Only law enforcement will be exempt from the van Tanya J. Powers. Fox News. The markets are often running this morning. More on that from Ktrh Money man. Pat Shin. Stocks are trading next energy, the top performing group this morning, while utilities are at the bottom of potential market mover do out here in the bottom of the hour. That's when we'll hear from Fed chair Jerome Powell. The markets will be all ears when it comes to Powell's outlook for keeping interest rates low and continuing to buy up bonds in the open market. Right now, things look in pretty positive. The Dow is up 129 points S and P 500 up five. The NASDAQ Up 47 crude oil off just a few cents to 50 to 82 a barrel rockets in San Antonio tonight their first game without James Harden, Tip off at 6 30 on Sports Talk 7 90..
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"Afternoon high of 68. Tonight's load 38 right now, Sunshine 39 degrees a 31 at news radio 1200 w O A. I Well. The Senate is in no rush to consider the article of impeachment against President Trump. Despite pressure from president elect Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there's no chance of affair. Serious trial before President Trump Leaves office. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is against holding a trial of a former president telling Fox's Hannity that's enough unconfident Tuchel attack on the presidency. It will divide the country. It will incite violence. President Biden says he hopes Senate leadership will find a way to deal with their constitutional responsibilities on impeachment while also working on the other URGENT business of the nation. Some 20,000 National Guard troops are amassing in the nation's capital after last week's Bryant and in advance of the presidential inauguration. Major points of interest here in Washington, D C, including the Capitol Building and the White House have been completely encircled by a multi agency security cooperative. That is right, frankly, really something to see Now This is all happening in preparation of next week's inauguration here and the nation's capital, and in theory, it's preparation to ward off any potential disruption efforts. My groups looking to spark violence here. In fact, National Guard troops have been briefed on the potential for additional I e D threats now that, of course, coming in the wake of explosive devices being found in the city last week, two pipe bombs were found last Wednesday, one in front of the Republican National Committee headquarters, the other in front of the Democratic National Committee. Investigators are still trying to find out who was responsible for them. Authorities have identified around 170 people in connection to the riots. But there are thousands to G O. The FAA says unruly airline passengers won't be getting a warning. Any passenger who disrupts our threatens a flight could be fined as much as $35,000 or possibly go to jail. The policy is in response to a string of disruptive behavior leading up to and after last week's Capitol attack, the new rules are enforced through March, 30th Republicans in the Texas Senate passed a rule change to make it virtually impossible for the Democrats to block any of their bills. It used to take the approval of 19 of the 31 members of the Texas Senate just to bring a bill up for debate. Now there, there are only 18 Republicans in the Texas Senate. They lowered the threshold. 18 Senator Bryan Hughes, author the resolution. It will not guarantee every Republican bill passes, but it will make it Easier make it harder to block legislation that has strong support. All 13 Democrats and the Texas Senate voted against the rule change. U. S Space Command headquarters is coming to San Antonio. After all, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Air Force has picked the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville is the headquarters Space Command is currently housed at Peterson Air Force Base in southern Colorado. San Antonio. It also competed with locations in Nebraska for Space Command's permanent location, which is expected to open in 2026 Girl from Del Rio may have deliberately exposed to San Antonio concert audience to coronavirus. Val Verde County Judge Louis Owens took to Facebook to single out the teen who attended the Cody Johnson concert at Cowboys dancehall last weekend. Pictures of attending.
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"Well, it's the second time the house has done it and 13 months the president has been impeached. The vote was to 32 to 1 97 10. Republicans joined with Democrats to impeach President Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged her colleagues to support this effort it constitutional remedy that will ensure that the republic will be safe from this man. It was so resolutely determined You tear down the things that we hold, dear. And that hold us together. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy criticized President Trump's behavior last week during the ride at the capital, but the California Republicans stopped short of impeachment. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. These facts require immediate action. But President Trump Except to share responsibility. Meantime, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the earliest the Senate could receive the article of impeachment from the houses next Tuesday, The day before the inauguration of President elect Joe Biden. A trial could go on for weeks of it takes place at all. A conviction would allow senators to then vote to bar the outgoing president from running for office again in 2024 Strip him of his post presidential benefits. Meantime, Washington D C is practically locked down after last week's mob attack. As many as 20,000 National Guard troops are descending on the nation's capital. In an effort to keep peace ahead of the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden next week, President Trump issued a video Wednesday calling for calm and condemning the Capitol Hill riot of last week. Violence and vandalism have absolutely no place in our country, D C. Mayor Muriel Bowser doesn't want people coming to town for the inauguration. We have Asked Americans not to come to the Washington D C event, but instead to participate, virtually DC's downtown streets are being blocked off and Busses and trains air getting reread. It is part of the security effort. Texas Attorney General Kim Paxson is charging abiding campaign worker with election fraud. Rachel Rodriguez of San Antonio was seen in a project Veritas video last fall engaging and vote harvesting. Accident is charging her with the election fraud, illegal voting unlawfully assisting people to vote by mail and unlawfully possessing an official ballot. Officials viewed dozens of hours of unedited footage before arresting Rodriguez. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Well, it's now virtually impossible for Democrats in the Texas Senate to block Republican legislation. Texas Republicans banded together to change the rule that used to require the approval of 19 of the 31 States senators just to bring a bill for debate now that there are only 18 Republican state senators. They've lowered that number needed to 18 State Senator Bryan Hughes authored it on major legislation with major support among Republican voters who have elected a majority this body. This amendment would allow those bills to come to the floor for debate. Senate Democrats all opposed Senator Carol Alvarado chipping away at their tradition. This institution Will San Antonio's been passed over for the home of the U. S. Space Command. Mayor Ron Nirenberg confirmed the decision last night and remains optimistic about future opportunities for the city. The bottom line is for us. I think we have really turned heads and been short listed for future opportunities in the Defense Department, as well as underscoring our ability to keep And grow the missions that we have here. The new Space Command headquarters is moving from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, which is home to the Redstone arsenal. This ended two year competition for the final decision. Ah, Wednesday marked the highest death toll for San Antonio during the Corona virus pandemic is there were 25 new deaths related to Cove in 19 reported there are currently nearly 200 deaths under investigation by Metro health. They're believed to be covert related 1378 new covert cases were also reported on Wednesday. All Dallas will soon rename a street in honor of a man killed by an off duty police officer inside his own apartment. Dallas City Council voted unanimously yesterday to rename part of Lamar ST as both of John Boulevard. The four mile stretch to be renamed includes his former apartment complex and the Dallas Police Department headquarters. John was killed in September of 2018. When Officer Amber Geiger mistook his apartment for her own and thought he was an intruder. Geiger was fired and is now serving 10 years for murder. On what's next and paella Thons business cycle. Denise Pellegrini of Bloomberg has this and focus report the sweat from home business could hit an upslope. The pandemic has been a tailwind for homework out. Cos Politan, co founder and CEO William Lynch would wish that global pandemic on anybody, but it's been tailwind for businesses. People are home. But now analysts, its steeple and elsewhere are warning. Those that did best during the pandemic may struggle is the vaccine takes hold. Rivals include Apple Fitness Plus are toning their strategy as Politan. Customers wait for weeks to get their equipment and paella town is.
Chris Salcedo
Dallas - Gov. Abbott Backs Drew Springer Against Shelley Luther in Senate District 30 Runoff
"His stamp of approval for a candidate and a special runoff election in Texas Senate district 30, the winner of the race for District 30, which represents portions of 14, North Tech. Says counties will replace state Senator Pan Fallon, who announced his resignation in August. Governor Governor Rabbit Rabbit encouraging encouraging North North Texans Texans to to vote vote and and going going public public with with an an endorsement endorsement time time proud proud to to endorse endorse Drew Drew Springer. Springer. Springer's Springer's opponent opponent is is Dallas Dallas along along owners owners Shelly Shelly Luther, Luther, who who rose to local fame after refusing the closer business and made coronavirus restrictions put in place by the governor. Election day, December. 19th Clayton
Charlie Parker
Dallas hair salon owner Shelley Luther, Drew Springer head to Texas Senate runoff
"Salon owner Shelly Luther and state. Rep. Drew Springer are on their way to a runoff for state Senate District, 30 and Tuesday. Special Election Lutheran. Springer each got about 31% of the vote, with Springer, finishing ahead of Luther by fewer than 100 votes. Neither candidate got 50%. So a run off will be necessary Luther gain statewide political fame when she was jailed in May for reopening her salon, Ala. Mode in Dallas. Despite governor. Abbot's pandemic related closure orders all the
Charlie Parker
Dallas - Shelley Luther, railing against ‘tyrant governor,’ seeks Texas Senate seat Tuesday
"Salon owner who was briefly jailed for refusing to close her business during the pandemic, is running for the state Senate in a special election Today. Shelly Luther is one of five Republicans on the ballot and Senate district 30 along with one Democrat, so a runoff is likely Luther gained. Name and conservative credit when she was jailed in May for reopening her salon, Ala. Mode in Dallas and defiance of governor Greg Abbott's pandemic related orders. The
Austin's Morning News
Vaping epidemic to get more scrutiny in the Texas Senate
"And the rising use of E. cigarettes in Texas a state lawmakers considering additional laws to protect public health the state Senate health and Human Services committee will be meeting today to hear testimony about the health concerns of vaping Dr Ernest hawk of the N. B. Anderson cancer center says one of the biggest fears is what's not known about E. cigarettes right now these devices are regular about it the FDA in any substantive way and so manufacturers can really put in a whole variety of different chemicals and that's part of the issue **** adds that the addictive nature of nicotine and its effects on the developing brain or two of the biggest
WSJ What's News
Election 2018 Review: What Happened and Why?
"Election two thousand eighteen review the midterms are over in its official. We have a split congress on Tuesday. Democrats retook control of the house of representatives while the Republicans strengthened their lead in the Senate beyond Washington. Democrats won several high profile governors races many in the midwest. But they lost their bid for governor in several other states, including Florida and Georgia at a press conference Wednesday, President Trump minimized Republican losses saying the GOP faced opposition from well-funded candidates. Adding that those who want did so because they embraced his agenda candidates who embraced our message of low taxes, low regulations, low crime, strong, borders and great judges excelled last night. The president also expressed hope for bipartisanship between the two parties. Hopefully, we can. All work together next year to continue delivering for the American people, including on economic growth infrastructure trade lowering the cost of prescription drugs. These are some of the things that the Democrats do want to work on. And I really believe we'll be able to do that. Let's talk about why the elections turned out the way they did what a divided congress means. And the impact that that'll have on President Trump and his agenda. Joining us from Washington is Wall Street Journal, executive Washington editor Gerald cyb, Jerry, first of all didn't this election show that the country remains as divided as ever, you know, young people suburbanites women, they went for Democrats while rural voters white men went for Trump in the GOP. Yeah, I think that is the bottom line here. It is an electric that looked in many ways awful lot like the one in two thousand sixteen that elected Donald Trump where Hillary Clinton won the popular vote and Donald Trump want the electoral college, that's kind of what we had here. You had a blue coalition in the suburbs in among women and young people who wanna. A lot of marginal house seats, and that's what gave Democrats control of the house, and you had a Trump coalition that seems more solid than ever in rural areas small towns and some of the excerpts around the big cities that held in place in. That's why the Republicans managed to win Senate seats in places like Texas, and Indiana, and Tennessee and the net result is you said is a split verdict. But that's what the country is it split right now between those two visions of politics. The kind of the Blue Wave a coalition and the red Trump base coalition. That's what we'll be dealing with in Washington for the next two years as a result. But on the other hand, Jerry this election didn't seem to produce the Bluewave that a lot of people said might carry the Democrats to victory in both chambers. No, that's true. And the reason that didn't happen was that some of the closest most important at least most politically charged races. Didn't go the Democrats way. And that means Beto Arocca democratic congressman did. Not defeat incumbent Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race that would have been a shocker Democrats almost. But then in the end didn't win a big Senate seat in Florida and the governor's race in Florida, and they almost had kind of historic candidate Stacey Abrams African American woman a win the governor's race in Georgia. But she apparently has not won that race. And so all of those races would have turned a good night for Democrats into a great night for Democrats, but they came up just short on all of those. And that's the frustration for Democrats right now, they had a good night. But not a great night. And it also means on the other hand for President Trump. He just needed to avoid complete disaster in this election, and that sort of what happened he lost control of the house to the Democrats. Everybody expected that didn't lose it by the same margin that some past presidents have lost seats. Brock Obama in twenty ten lost a lot more house seats for his party and his first midterm after election than Donald Trump will. So the Republicans can say, well, we skirted disaster you meant. And some of the key races. Jerry talk about some of the other ones that stood out to you. You know, there were some interesting early ones on the house side that led Democrats to think that well, we're on our way to that giant Blue Wave.
Markley and Van Camp
Cruz, O'Rourke face off in fiery first Texas Senate race debate
"Republican Senator Ted Cruz and democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke held their first debate in Texas Senate Friday night, the two men squared off in Dallas Friday night disagreeing over race and policy. If we have the largest prison population on the face of the planet and is disproportionately comprise of people of color. We have something wrong. That was a Rourke. Here's Republican Senator Ted Cruz rhetoric divides us on race it inflames hatred. We should be bringing people together. Instead of suggesting the police are risking their lives to protect all of us. The Texas Senate race once looked like it would be an easy reelection victory for the conservative incumbent it now appears to be anything. But.