SUMMARY: Crowds are expected at airports nationwide today as people travel for the Independence Day holiday. At DFW Airport, sizable crowds have been observed, and travelers are advised to arrive two hours early. The travel period, lasting through Sunday, is expected to set a record, with DFW anticipating 1.5 million travelers, a 5.5% increase from last year. Despite challenges, many are prepared and eager for their vacations. Domestic airfares are down 18% from last year, averaging $263 for roundtrips. American Airlines expects this Sunday to be their busiest day ever at their Hometown Hub, with 935 departing flights.

A record number of travelers are expected to pass through DFW Airport for the Independence Day holiday. FOX 4's Dan Godwin talked to some people who had to pack their patience.

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SUMMARY: The decision to speak out forcefully stemmed from widespread dissatisfaction with both Trump and Biden, and the belief that President Biden failed to effectively defend his position or refute Trump's lies. Constituents in the Austin area, running 10 to 1, express desire for a different candidate. Additionally, a Supreme Court decision granting immunity to Trump poses risks to democracy. The speaker advocates for a fresh Democratic candidate, believing it could disrupt Trump's campaign, which is built on criticizing Biden. Despite political risks, the speaker, concerned about potential autocracy under Trump, urges Biden to prioritize the country and consider stepping down.

Texas Democratic congressman Lloyd Doggett is the first member of his party to publicly come out and say he thinks President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 race. Doggett shares why with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak.

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SUMMARY: Rodney Reed, 56, has been on death row since 1998 for the 1996 murder of Stacy Stites, with prosecutors arguing they were strangers. Reed's attorneys claim he was having an affair with Stites and that her fiancé, Jimmy Fennell, was the real killer. The U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected Reed's request for a new trial without explanation, upholding a lower court's decision. Reed's family and legal team vow to continue fighting, alleging suppressed evidence and judicial bias. Reed maintains his innocence, seeking to test key DNA evidence. Stacy Stites' family insists Reed is guilty and urge acceptance of his conviction.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial.

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