BMW is recalling more than 230,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The automaker says the vehicles may have had a driver’s air bag replaced with a Takata inflator after a crash or in a previous recall. The vehicles originally were built… Read More
Education secretary nominee likely to be confirmed next week
Betsy DeVos has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary, despite vigorous opposition from Democrats. Senators voted 52-48 to cut off debate before dawn Friday morning, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote next week. DeVos is a billionaire Republican donor and school… Read More
Officials: New sanctions for Iran over missile test
The Trump administration is preparing to levy new sanctions on Iran, U.S. officials say, in the first punitive action since the White House put Iran “on notice” after it test-fired a ballistic missile. Up to two dozen Iranian individuals, companies and possibly government agencies could be penalized as part of… Read More
[Must See] Video of Trump’s granddaughter goes viral
A brief video clip of Donald Trump’s granddaughter singing in Chinese is circulating to strong approval on the internet in China. The clip posted by Trump’s daughter Ivanka shows 5-year-old Arabella Kushner singing best wishes for the holiday while playing with a traditional Chinese puppet. Arabella singing a song she… Read More
Amen! Trump to repeal unfair political rules on churches
Declaring that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal a rarely enforced IRS rule that says pastors who endorse candidates from the pulpit risk losing their tax-exempt status. “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith… Read More
Hillary pal SLAMMED for “slap in the face” comment
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, a close political ally of both the Clintons, made such a startling statement to CNN Sunday on illegal immigrants it caused Mother’s Against Drunk Driving to call it a “slap in the face.” The organization was furious after de Blasio equated illegal immigration… Read More
Trump threatens Mexico with U.S. military?
President Donald Trump is just two weeks into the job, and he’s not pulling any punches. According to reports, Trump told Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto he was ready to send U.S. troops to stop “bad hombres down there” unless the Mexican military does more to control them. The “tough… Read More
Texas lawmakers hold hearing for funding ban on “sanctuary cities”
Texas Republicans eager to reinforce President Donald Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration pushed Thursday to deny state money for local jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate, an issue Gov. Greg Abbott has declared to be an “emergency” facing the state. The Republican-controlled state Senate held its first hearing… Read More
Heartwarming! Churches, synagogues offer help to burned Texas mosque
Four churches and a synagogue have offered to host prayer services for members of a South Texas mosque that was destroyed by fire last weekend. Omar Rachid, a member of the Islamic Center of Victoria, said Thursday that the offers gave “comfort at a time of great loss.” He says… Read More
Nice try! Here’s how to spot a fake Super Bowl ticket
NFL and law enforcement officials say fans can tell if they are buying real Super Bowl tickets by checking for the heat-sensitive logos. On the front of each ticket is a full polymer graphic that is raised and the back features a true color security label with Houston’s skyline and… Read More