Morning Wire Texas Election & Progressive DAs Face Removal | 6.16.22
Jun 16, 2022
Discover the surprising flip of a Texas Congressional seat to Republican control and the implications for Hispanic voters. Uncover the challenges facing progressive district attorneys as crime rates rise, leading to high-profile removals. Delve into China's growing influence in Latin America, revealing intricate trade dynamics. Plus, explore intriguing historical discoveries, from the origins of the Black Death to the Biden administration's military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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Texas District Flip
- Mayra Flores flipped a Texas congressional district Republican for the first time in 150 years.
- Flores is the first Mexican-born woman in the House.
South Carolina Primaries
- Incumbent Republicans Nancy Mace and Tom Rice, who criticized Trump, faced primary challenges.
- Mace survived, but Rice lost significantly after voting to impeach Trump.
Krasner Impeachment
- Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner faces impeachment over rising crime and refusal to enforce laws.
- Krasner, backed by George Soros, is part of the progressive prosecutor movement.