WASHINGTON (AP) — Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed back against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. He also rejected a call on Tuesday to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office. Johnson said he as “not resigning,” after…… MORE
Financial Drama For Fort Worth’s Tallest Building
Fort Worth’s tallest building could face lender foreclosure, amid allegations it’s buyer is defaulting on a 13-million dollar loan. Opal Holdings bought Burnett Plaza in 2021 for $137.5 million dollars. It’s a 1983 build building, embroiled in drama now; in part, concerning whether renovations fall into the arena of maintenance. Opal argues Pinnacle Bank has…… MORE
Seven Jurors Seated in Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial, 11 More Needed
NEW YORK (AP) — The first seven jurors for Donald Trump’s hush money trial were chosen Tuesday after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide whether they can sit in fair judgment of the former president. The jurors include an English teacher, an…… MORE
House Transfers Impeachment Articles Against Homeland Security Secretary to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — House impeachment managers walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing senators to convene a trial on the allegations that he has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce immigration laws. While the Senate is obligated to hold a trial under…… MORE
Dallas Hotel Adds “Chief Happiness Officer”; A Trendy New Hire
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A new hire at the Dallas Fairmont Hotel may have found the sweet spot for many more mutts, formerly “down on their luck”, but later, adopted from Operation Kindness in North Texas. A pup named “Bondi” now serves as “Chief Happiness Officer” at the Dallas Fairmont; well-trained and welcoming to guests…… MORE