Texas Standard For November 28, 2017
A Republican-led race to wrap up a rare rewrite of the nation’s tax laws hits stumbling blocks in the Senate. We’ll hear what provisions are causing problems on the hill and what the cuts could add up to in the political near term. And: Fears are growing among many Texas businesses as NAFTA negotiators prepare for round six. Also: You’ve heard of sanctuary cities? Now hear this. Some cities are asking for their police to be deputized into immigration enforcement. Plus: The case that could be the biggest of the century for privacy rights, and why it matters for anyone with a smartphone. All that and then some today on the Texas Standard:

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