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July 14, 2024
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
Following his attempted assassination, President Donald Trump posted the following message on his Truth Social platform this morning.
We join President Trump in praying for the victim killed during yesterday’s rally in Pennsylvania and those who were wounded. God bless America.
Featured
At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear, with a bullet narrowly missing his head.
Texas lawmakers have reacted quickly in support of Trump.
State
Lt. Gov. Patrick Promises Senate Will Get Answers From CenterPoint
People are demanding answers from CenterPoint as the electricity distributor has fallen short of expectations.
Lawmakers Press for Action on Border Crisis and Child Abuse Allegations Amid Inaction from House Speaker
State Reps. Brian Harrison and Nate Schatzline are calling on Democrat Rep. Joe Moody to address the issues.
UT Austin Students Arrested in April Riots to Receive Academic Probation, Suspensions
Three of the four known cases involve “deferred suspensions,” which allow the students to remain at UT as long as no other violation is committed.
Local
Carroll ISD Secures Preliminary Injunction on Biden Administration’s Title IX Rewrite
The district will not be forced to enact the new Biden administration rules.
Attorneys Argue Palo Pinto County’s Political Signage Restrictions Went Too Far
The three-judge panel appeared sympathetic to plaintiffs’ argument that the county’s political signage rules violate the First Amendment.
New Victim Revealed in Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD
Parents allege Principal April Jewell knew a pre-K teacher had inappropriately touched a third student.
Federal
Measure Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Passes U.S. House
The SAVE Act passed the U.S. House with a vote of 221 to 198 and is sent to the Senate.
Nehls and Cruz Introduce Justice for Jocelyn Act to Strengthen Detention of Illegal Aliens
The Act would restrict the release of illegal aliens into the country under the Alternatives to Detention program.
Report: Biden Administration Sent Illegal Alien Children to Unsafe Environments
The report shows that in order to cope with the influx of illegal alien children, officials sent the minors to guardians with criminal records.
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