More presumed human remains recovered from submersible that imploded, killing 5, Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard says it has recovered remaining debris, including presumed human remains, from a submersible that imploded in June on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard.
Post-Tropical Ophelia Continues To Pose A Risk Of Coastal Flooding And Locally Heavy Rain From Washington D.C. To New York City Today
At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Ophelia was located near latitude 37.7 North, longitude 77.3 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north-northeast near 12...
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor
Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that is already well underway. The early frontrunner is state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and his competitors include Chris Hollins, the former Harris County clerk, and Amanda Edwards, a former City Council member.
This is what abortion protests look like in Washington D.C. right now
The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nationโs constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the courtโs conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near US Capitol
A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement after an hourslong standoff that prompted a massive police response and the evacuations of government buildings and businesses in the area.
Supreme Court tosses Texas-led Affordable Care Act challenge, preserving sweeping health care law
The 7-2 ruling said the plaintiffs didnโt have standing to sue over the law. The courtโs ruling did not include an official opinion on whether the law, commonly known as Obamacare, was constitutional.
Trump impeachment lawyer defending man in Capitol riot
A lawyer who defended former President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial against a charge of inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol is now representing a man charged alongside other members and associates of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group in the Jan. 6 attack.
Freshman GOP Texas congressman made a personal pitch to Joe Biden: Let me help with criminal justice reform
Man charged in Capitol riot plot to be released from jail
An illuminated traffic barrier is seen on the Capitol grounds before sunrise in Washington, Monday, March 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)A man charged with conspiring with members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group in the attack on the U.S. Capitol will be released from jail while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Friday after challenging the strength of the evidence against him. It's the biggest conspiracy case the U.S. has brought so far in the Capitol attack, as investigators narrow in on organized extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and another far-right group, the Proud Boys. Authorities have acknowledged thereโs no evidence Caldwell was a dues-paying member of the Oath Keepers but have described him as a supporter who appeared to play a โleadership roleโ within the group. Caldwell's lawyer, David Fischer, said prosecutors have provided no evidence that the riot was anything but spontaneous.
U.S. House passes COVID-19 relief bill that would give millions of Texans $1,400 checks
WASHINGTON โ The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a massive spending bill intended to offset the health and economic damage inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic that will send direct payments to millions of Texans and billions of dollars in aid for state and local governments and schools. Known as the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion bill shores up and builds upon previous COVID-19 spending bill provisions. On Saturday, both of the state's Republican senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voted against the bill. The House passed a previous version of this bill in late February but Democratic moderates in the Senate were successful in scaling back the legislation. The original House bill also included a minimum wage hike to $15 per hour, but the Senate parliamentarian ruled out that provision.
Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay
Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. Pittman said she needed the leaders' assistance with the three-member Capitol Police Board, which reports to them. Paul Irving, who served on the Capitol Police Board as House sergeant-at-arms, denied that Sund asked him to call the Guard. He ultimately called the commanding general of the D.C. National Guard just before 2 p.m., who in turn testified that the request for help was delayed by the Defense Department. โWe have the razor wire, we have the National Guard.
Police uncover โpossible plotโ by militia to breach Capitol
The group includes people linked to the Oath Keepers militia group who have been indicted on charges that they planned and coordinated with one another in the attack. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)WASHINGTON โ Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a โpossible plotโ by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden's victory. Members of the Three Percenters were among the extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Police were ill-prepared for the mass of Trump supporters in tactical gear, some armed, and it took hours for National Guard reinforcements to come. โWe have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4.โ Police did not identify the militia group in the statement.
Watch: National security officials to testify on mistakes in deadly Jan. 6 siege on US Capitol
Guard troops who had been waiting on buses were then rushed to the Capitol, arriving in 18 minutes, Walker said. Much of the focus at Wednesday's hearing was on communications between the National Guard and the Defense Department. Contee said Sund pleaded with Army officials to deploy National Guard troops as the rioting escalated. AdAccording to the Defense Department, Walker was called at 3 p.m. by Army officials, and was told to prepare Guard troops to deploy. Thousands of National Guard troops are still patrolling the fenced-in Capitol, and multiple committees across Congress are investigating Jan. 6.
Fence at Capitol blocks DC government from enacting new laws
In this Jan. 19, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Capitol Police say they are stepping up security at Washington-area transportation hubs and taking other steps to bolster travel security for lawmakers. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ That foreboding black fence erected around the U.S. Capitol building has had an unintentional side effect: walling off the local governmentโs ability to enact new laws. Last Friday, they did the same with a member of Vice President Kamala Harris' staff; Harris, as vice president, presides over the Senate. Only three D.C. bills have been directly overturned since 1975, but members of Congress do sometimes seek to alter or influence D.C. laws by attaching budget riders to certain bills.
Hispanic attorney, lobbyist with San Antonio roots calls for unity during transition
Editorโs note: This content is published through a partnership between La Prensa Texas and KSAT. A prominent Hispanic attorney with San Antonio roots is calling for unity in the U.S. as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take office. Given the current circumstances, I have not been there lately, but I look forward to my next visit,โ he told La Prensa Texas. Find them on social media at La Prensa Texas Facebook and Instagram or The Carpenterโs Apprentice Facebook and Instagram. Clint Westwood, Natasha Gonzales, Roy Aguillon, Angel Contero and Julia Aguillon of La Prensa Texas.
San Antonio native, McCollum HS grad performs at 2021 inauguration
During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. SAN ANTONIO โ Editorโs note: This story was published through a partnership between KSAT and Live From the Southside, a new local- and Latina-owned magazine that works to improve & expand community relationships through promoting events, stories and businesses. Today, our South Side San Antonio community beamed with pride as we watched McCollum High School graduate Jeremy McBride (Class of 1997) perform at the 2021 inauguration. A huge congrats to you, Jeremy, on all your accomplishments and know that youโre an inspiration to your South Side community. 15 hidden gems on San Antonioโs South SideMiss Plus San Antonio wins Miss Plus Texas, advances to nationalsFlaco Jimenezโs former food truck โTacos Jimenezโ revived by son, will open on South Side next week
How weather has impacted inauguration days throughout US history
Inauguration Day is historic for obvious reasons and Wednesday promises to be no different. That falls in between some of the extremes seen on Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. Itโs also fair to say that weather has had a big impact on the historic event. The first inauguration held outside occurred in 1817 when President James Monroe was sworn into office. After that, Inauguration Day was moved to January 20th. 4, 1909Cold weather and sicknessIn addition to the extremes, the weather has also been connected to sickness on Inauguration Day.
WATCH LIVE: โCelebrating Americaโ primetime special
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris assumed their roles in the White House on Wednesday after their inauguration ceremony. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at 11:49 a.m. Wednesday. Harris was sworn in minutes before Biden, becoming the first Black American and first South Asian American vice president. Watch ABC News live coverage of the inauguration, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., in the video player below. Find more coverage on our homepage or find all of our active livestreams on KSAT-TV.
Dystopian DC: Ex-Secret Service agent from SA talks inauguration security, tests Tex-Mex at โSan Antonio Bar & Grillโ
Editorโs note: This content is published through a partnership between La Prensa Texas and KSAT. Itโs the San Antonio Bar & Grill in Washington D.C. days ahead of 2021 Inauguration Day. A plate of enchiladas at San Antonio Bar and Grill in Washington DC. When asked if the restaurant is his โfavoriteโ spot, Chapa responded San Antonio Bar and Grill is his โonly spot.โโI know itโs named San Antonio, but does it have San Antonio food?โ Westwood asked. Find them on social media at La Prensa Texas Facebook and Instagram or The Carpenterโs Apprentice Facebook and Instagram.
Where, when to watch President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration
Inauguration Day is here and Washington D.C. has prepared for a swearing-in ceremony unlike any other. KSAT will livestream President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration ceremony in this article and on-air. Coverage of the inauguration has already started on ABC News. It will continue until 3 p.m., and ABC News Live anchored coverage will pick up from 3-6 p.m. Click here to view ABC Newsโ coverage. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked residents to stay home as the city has stayed under tight security.
San Antonio man arrested for involvement in Capitol insurrection
SAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio man has been arrested by the FBI after he allegedly participated in the Capitol insurrection in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6. Matthew Carl Mazzocco, 37, was arrested Sunday in San Antonio without incident, according to San Antonio FBI public affairs officer Michelle Lee. He is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Mazzocco is expected to appear in federal court Tuesday in San Antonio. A second Texas man was arrested Sunday for his involvement in the insurrection.
KSAT, La Prensa Texas partner for coverage of 2021 inauguration
KSAT 12 and La Prensa Texas are teaming up to cover the historic inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris next week. La Prensa Texas opened in 1913, the same year that President Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated. โThis partnership will benefit readers and viewers of both La Prensa Texas and KSAT 12,โ said Bernice Kearney, news director at KSAT. Find them on social media at La Prensa Texas Facebook and Instagram or The Carpenterโs Apprentice Facebook and Instagram. Roy Aguillon, head La Prensa Texas digital journalist, attended both inauguration ceremonies of President Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013.
A look back: How McCollum HS students helped KSAT cover the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama is inaugurated for a second term as President on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. An invite for the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama. They, along with classmate Juany Torres, have traveled to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama. SAPD Officer Marcus Trujilloโs Washington, DC JournalSAPD officer and former KSAT traffic anchor Marcus Trujillo in Washington, D.C., for the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama. (KSAT)Juany Torres is one of the students from McCollum High School who traveled to Washington, DC for the Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.
Councilman pushes for more grants for food and beverage sector
SAN ANTONIO โ After nearly three months, District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino is still pushing for another round of city help specifically for businesses in the food and beverage sector. Trevino submitted a council consideration request (CCR) on Oct. 15 regarding a โFood and Beverage Worker Relief Program,โ which he envisions as a $35 million in grants for businesses. Of that, $8.7 million of which went to the food and beverage sector, which could include not just bars and restaurants, but also businesses such as caterers. Nirenberg said 227 grants were awarded to the food and beverage sector, and according to city staff, โall eligible food and beverage applicants received grants.โHowever, Trevino says thatโs far from all the cityโs restaurants. The original round of city grants were funded entirely through one-time federal stimulus dollars.
Trump supporters stage peaceful rally in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas โ A crowd of more than 100 people gathered in front of the Gillespie County Courthouse in Fredericksburg Wednesday in support of President Donald Trump. The crowd held flags and signs as they watched Trumpโs speech in Washington D.C. and the debate in Congress over the tallying of electoral college votes. Unlike the scene in D.C., though, the rally in Fredericksburg remained peaceful. One, organized by the Fredericksburg Tea Party and another, by Rozanna Sasko, who said she and her husband had placed an ad in the newspaper. Collier said she was concerned about what might happen in Washington D.C., but did not expect issues in Gillespie County should President-elect Joe Biden take office as expected.
Photos show evolution of Trump rally from protest to violence, chaos outside US Capitol
Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 47 People attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump called the "Save America Rally," Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. During the rally, Trump egged them on to march to Capitol Hill. Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz objects to certification of Arizona's electoral votes, initiating effort to challenge Joe Biden's victory
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. in December of 2020. Credit: Pool/ABACA via Reuters ConnectU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday objected to the counting of Arizona's electoral votes, starting a process of challenging President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College. Cruz stood during a joint session of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate to register his objection alongside U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona. Vice President Mike Pence then asked whether the objection was in writing and signed by a senator and Cruz answered, "It is." The proceeding Cruz engaged in is ceremonial and his objection is doomed to fail in both the House and the Senate. The state's other senator, John Cornyn, announced he would not join this effort, but a number of Texas House Republicans announced in recent days they would object.
Austin-based political consultant Emmy Ruiz to join White House as director of political strategy and outreach
A view of the White House from Lafayette Square in Washington D.C. on Oct. 31, 2020. Credit: Yegor Aleyev/TASS via REUTERSAustin-based political consultant Emmy Ruiz is headed to the White House to serve as President-elect Joe Bidenโs director of political strategy and outreach. [She worked briefly in a contract position for The Texas Tribune Festival in 2014.] In her new role, she will serve as Bidenโs political eyes and ears and work with Congress on political matters. Known in short-hand as the White House political director, the role is typically the first point of contact for members of Congress on matters like fundraising, campaign appearances and endorsements. Born in Harlingen, Ruiz is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Lawmakers hold hearing on Fort Hood review that led to firing, suspension of 14 soldiers
The House Armed Services Subcommittee will hold a hearing on โFort Hood 2020: The Findings and Recommendations of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committeeโ on Wednesday afternoon. The hearing takes place a day after the Army said it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood following a pattern of violence. Witnesses will include members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee, according to CNN. He also ordered a separate probe into staffing and procedures at the base's Criminal Investigation Command unit, which is responsible for investigating crimes on Fort Hood. Read more: 14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base
WATCH LIVE: Federal officials hold briefing on Operation Warp Speed for COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON D.C. โ Federal officials on Wednesday are expected to hold a briefing on Operation Warp Speed, an initiative from the Trump Administration to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 as it continues to resurge in the U.S. The briefing will include Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna, chief operations officer for Operation Warp Speed; Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II; and Dr. Moncef Slaoui, chief advisor for Operation Warp Speed. The briefing is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. and it will be livestreamed in this article. Pfizer and BioNTech had initially estimated the vaccine was more than 90% effective after 94 infections had been counted in a study that included 44,000 people. The companies have not yet released detailed data on their study, and results have not been analyzed by independent experts.
The Latest: McCarrick accuser sees comfort in Vatican report
Scott Applewhite, File)The Latest on the Vatican's investigation of ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and allegations of sexual misconduct (all times local). ___2:30 p.m.A Virginia man who accuses former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of sexually abusing him says he finds some comfort in the Vaticanโs release of a report about the former prelate but he wants a public apology. โIts greatest failure is that it lets Pope Francis off the hook: nobody gave him the files, he knew only that there had been rumors, etc.,โ she says. ___NoonAn advocate in Argentina for survivors of clerical sex abuse says ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick caused tremendous hurt and laments that church officials knew but did not act. It calls the report โone step in the right directionโ but says the Vatican must ensure that past mistakes will not be repeated.
San Antonio named one of โBest Big Cities in the USโ by travel magazine
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as the fifth-best big city in the U.S. Readers of the popular travel magazine voted to determine the list which has Chicago at No. The San Antonio River Walk got some love along with the Pearl District and Japanese Tea Garden. The author of the Conde Nast report clearly isnโt a native since they also mentioned Luluโs Jailhouse Cafe which is temporarily closed. If youโre a traveler looking to visit though, donโt worry, there are hundreds of delicious dining options around San Antonio.
Pope names 13 new cardinals, including 1st Black US prelate
Pope Francis on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)VATICAN CITY โ Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat. The pope, when elected in 2013, chose St. Francis of Assisi as his namesake saint. Gregory said in a statement that becoming a cardinal would allow him to work more closely with the pontiff in caring for the Catholic Church. Some cardinals head powerful Vatican offices, and pontiffs frequently turn to cardinals for advice.
DC Police release body camera footage from fatal shooting
Police in the nations capital released body camera footage from the officer who fatally shot the Black 18-year-old in the chest. Deon Kay, 18, was shot in the chest Wednesday afternoon in the midst of a foot pursuit with police officers. The officer turns around, sees Kay running a few feet behind him and fires a single shot into Kay's chest. Bowser said her administration had rushed to release the video to help the public answer some questions. Emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council in June requires the police to release any body camera footage from any fatal shootings or use-of-force incidents within five days.
KSAT-TV EXTRA: A group of San Antonio activists fight for change in Washington D.C.
SAN ANTONIO EDITORS NOTE-- This video contains extended interviews and bonus footage created specifically for the KSAT-TV streaming app. From San Antonio to Washington D.C., some of our citys young activists are taking their voices to the nations capital. Reliable Revolutionaries is a civil rights group made up of several San Antonio organizations all after the same mission: justice for all. And I know that 80,000 people in San Antonio voted for Barack Obama the first time and they never voted again. These young activists are following in the footsteps of former U.S. Representative and civil rights activists John Lewis who passed away July 17.
WATCH: Rep. Lewis motorcade stops around D.C., casket lies in state at Capitol
The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis is being honored in Washington D.C. this week before his casket will be flown to Atlanta for his funeral on Thursday. Lewis body arrived in Washington D.C. on Monday, and a motorcade made several stops before arriving at the U.S. Capitol, where his body will lie in state. Read also: Body of civil rights icon John Lewis crosses Selma bridgeThe public will be allowed to pay their respects to the longtime Georgia congressman Monday night and all day Tuesday. Lewis' family has asked members of the public not to travel from across the country to pay their respects. Following the funeral at the Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary, he will be interred at South View Cemetery in Atlanta.
DC mayor to order mandatory masks as infections rise again
WASHINGTON With coronavirus cases rising, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that she will issue an executive order making face masks mandatory outside the home an unprecedented step in the nation's capital. Bowser said the order would include enforcement language detailing possible fines for violations. After saying they had successfully blunted the infection curve earlier this summer, health officials say the infection numbers have slowly crept upward, reaching triple digits on Wednesday for the first time in weeks. Health Department Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt says her office is particularly concerned with data that shows most new infections aren't coming from people already in quarantine or on the contact trace list of an infected person. That, she said, indicates a high level of community spread.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of DACA recipients, says Trump administrationโs move to overturn it was arbitrary
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the Trump administrationโs efforts to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, declaring in a 5-to-4 opinion that the 2012 initiative was inappropriately terminated by the Trump administration. The court's decision comes nearly three years after Trump announced he was terminating the policy, known as DACA, that has protected more than 130,000 Texans from deportation, the second-highest total after California. Trump's reason for ending the program echoed what many Republicans, including some in Texas, said when it was enacted: immigration law is under the purview of the U.S. Congress and not the executive branch alone. The program gave them a renewable, two-year work permit and a reprieve from deportation. This is a developing story and will be updated
President Trump to hold COVID-19 briefing Monday
WASHINGTON โ *Editorโs Note: We will livestream the White House coronavirus task force briefings in this article. If there is not a livestream currently available, check back at a later time. President Donald Trump will hold a news conference about the coronavirus Monday in Washington D.C. The U.S. death toll is nearly 55,000 and the worldwide death toll is nearly 207,000. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
Get to know your Christmas Day KSAT anchors
Christmas Day is a day to be spent with the ones you love most โ but just like every other day, news does not take a day off. KSAT will air the Nightbeat at 10 p.m. on Christmas Day, and anchors Japhanie Gray and Deven Clarke will be there with you to celebrate the end of the night. On Christmas Day, I always get my dog, Beau, a big bone and we watch โA Christmas Story.โJaphanie's dog, Beau, with his Christmas present. For example, the past three years now itโs been a tradition for me to anchor the Christmas Day newscast. KSAT 12's Jessica Hunt, Courtney Friedman, Japhanie Gray and Kaiti Blake.