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Families and AAA Texas Rally for Stringent Distracted Driving Legislation at State Capitol

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Austin, Texas – In an emotional appeal at the state Capitol, AAA Texas joined grieving families to urge legislative action on distracted driving laws. The group convened to push for the passage of a robust hands-free bill, an effort aimed at reducing the alarming incidents caused by distracted drivers. At the rally, heartbroken parents and relatives shared harrowing stories of loss and despair, humanizing the statistics of road fatalities linked to distractions. Their testimonies illustrated a disturbing trend, which they hope can be reversed with stricter driving legislation. The proposed hands-free legislation would forbid drivers … Read more

Major Purge at Justice Department and FBI: Trump Administration Dismisses Scores Tied to Capitol Riot Probes

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Washington, D.C. – In a sweeping move that underscores the ongoing turmoil within federal law enforcement agencies, the Trump administration has recently dismissed numerous prosecutors from the U.S. Justice Department and several FBI agents, escalating actions against those who participated in the probes following the January 6, 2020, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. This series of firings follows President Donald Trump’s stated intent to retaliate against employees involved in these investigations. As the shake-up at the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues, the upper echelons of the agency have already seen significant changes, with more dismissals … Read more

Advocates Rally for Legislative Action During Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Texas Capitol

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AUSTIN, Texas — As advocates marked January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month, supporters converged on the Texas State Capitol this week, calling for sweeping legislative changes to tackle the ongoing crisis of human trafficking. For nearly two decades, Texas has been a battleground in the war against this egregious violation of human rights, enhancing its measures through numerous legislative actions. Yet, the advocates stress that much work remains. This year’s rally on the Capitol’s south steps drew significant attendance from organizations dedicated to the anti-trafficking cause. A remarkable turnout underscored the broad coalition of groups united … Read more