Texas Standard For June 18, 2019
The president promises millions will be deported starting next week, as he gets set to launch his reelection campaign. The pledge comes amid record numbers of apprehensions at the border and as he prepares for his first big campaign rally of the 2020 election cycle. Empty politics, or the launch of a major new enforcement action? We’ll explore. And: The best lawmakers in Texas, and the worst too. In the aftermath of the 86th legislative session Texas Monthly issues its long awaited biennial rankings. Plus: The rest of what’s what this Tuesday, and more today on the Texas Standard:
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