SUMMARY: Texas National Guard soldiers are now authorized to make immigration arrests under a pact signed by ex-Governor Greg Abbott with Customs and Border Protection. The FBI faces a deadline from the DOJ for information on January 6th case employees, stirring concern among staff. Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze federal grants. President Trump introduced new tariffs on Chinese imports, while also pausing tariffs on Canada and Mexico. A study revealed alarming levels of microplastics in human brains. Additionally, the FDA issued a serious recall for contaminated broccoli and United Healthcare agreed to a $2.5 million settlement for unauthorized telemarketing calls.

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SUMMARY: A survivor of human trafficking, Sarah, is sharing her story to raise awareness about the prevalence of this crime, which affects over 25 million people annually, including in Austin. After experiencing trauma in her youth, she became involved with her trafficker who exploited her vulnerability. Now working with the nonprofit Unbound Now, Sarah helps other survivors and educates the community about the signs of trafficking. The organization supported nearly 200 survivors in Austin last year. Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs in both minor and adult trafficking to aid prevention efforts. Resources for reporting are available on their website.

In this FOX 7 CrimeWatch, a survivor shares her story to bring awareness about the prevalence of human trafficking.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has agreed to accept deportees from the U.S., including violent criminals. This unprecedented migratory deal allows El Salvador to jail convicted criminals of any nationality, helping alleviate overcrowded U.S. prisons. Bukele confirmed the offer on X, stating it could make El Salvador’s prison system sustainable through fees. While the Trump administration has no immediate plans to deport U.S. citizens, the potential agreement raises concerns among human rights activists. Rubio’s visit is part of a regional tour to address migration amid ongoing U.S. foreign assistance changes.

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