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Trump’s allies are plotting to fight back after Democrats seized Texas. Sign up to DC Insider to find out what they told us
The article says Democrats have won Texas’s statewide elections, challenging the state’s long-standing role as a Republican stronghold and reshaping the parties’ fight over its political future. It reports that Trump allies are preparing a response, while some Republicans blame the White House for the losses.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire also signed an order barring city police from referring detainees to immigration agents, and urged other Texas cities to follow. The article says Stephen Miller, recently appointed White House chief of staff, has been tasked with defending the administration’s position. It gives no further details of the allies’ plans, directing readers to a newsletter for the full account.
In short
- Democrats won Texas’s statewide contests.
- Houston restricted police referrals to immigration agents.
- Trump allies are preparing a political response.
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