Joaquin Castro appears likely to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
A source close to Castro said the four-term congressman will very likely soon announce a bid for U.S. Senate. Full Story
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![US Congressman Joaquin Castro listens to a speaker during a "Where Are The Children?" rally Thursday night highlighting the over 600 children that were separated from their parents while trying to immigrate to the United States. The rally took place on Gualdalupe Plaza in San Antonio on May 31, 2018.]()
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Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote against Joaquin Castro’s resolution blocking Trump's emergency order
But multiple Republican senators joined Democrats in backing the resolution, which passed the Senate. President Donald Trump has said he'll veto the measure. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro "seriously" considering run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
The fourth-term congressman made clear he's eyeing a U.S. Senate bid now that former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke confirmed he will not be running for that post. Full Story
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![House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) speak during a roundtable discussion with San Antonio business and academic leaders as part of House Democrats Innovation Agenda 2.0 listening tour. Oct. 12, 2016.]()
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TribCast: Teacher pay raises, voter citizenship reviews and Beto's big decision
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Aliyya, Emma and Patrick about the word we’re awaiting from Beto O’Rourke, the latest on the controversial voter citizenship review, Dan Patrick’s teacher pay raise proposal and Julián Castro’s presidential bid. Full Story
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![From left: Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.]()
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How U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro led the Democrats against President Donald Trump's emergency order
The San Antonio Democrat portrayed the resolution as a defense of the separation of powers among government branches. While Sen. John Cornyn said he will oppose the resolution, Sen. Ted Cruz was less clear on his stance. Full Story
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![U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by House Democrats including U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio (left), holds a news conference about the proposed resolution to terminate President Trump's Emergency Declaration on the southern border with Mexico, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on February 25, 2019.]()
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Are there restrictions on how U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro can promote his brother for president?
For his 2020 campaign for president, Julián Castro selected his twin brother, a Democratic representative from San Antonio, as his campaign chairman. Full Story
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![HUD Secretary Julián Castro, left, and his twin brother, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, attend a Day of Action on Oct. 29, 2016, at the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters in Austin.]()
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Why Julián Castro's first trip in his 2020 campaign was to Puerto Rico, not Iowa
During his visit, the newly announced presidential candidate highlighted the much-criticized federal response to Hurricane Maria and aimed to distinguish himself as the candidate of an increasingly diverse Democratic Party. Full Story
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Julián Castro's 2020 announcement brightens spotlight on potential Texas showdown with Beto O'Rourke
Texas could have two Democrats running in the 2020 presidential race — and one of them, Julián Castro, got an early start Saturday as speculation continues to swirl around Beto O'Rourke's intentions. Full Story
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![Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro (left) and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.]()
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Returning Texas Republicans in Congress preparing for a "whole different world" in 2019
As Congress prepares to begin a new term, most of the Texans returning to the U.S. House will by adjusting to a new reality – either as a member of the majority or the minority for the first time. Full Story
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Guatemalan boy who died in U.S. custody spent two days at El Paso Border Patrol station
The boy and his father were taken to the El Paso Border Patrol station, where they were held for two days, CBP said. They were later taken to the Alamogordo station. CBP said it was looking into options to relieve overcrowding in its facilities in the El Paso sector, which includes El Paso County and all of New Mexico. Full Story
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![CBP participates in "operational readiness exercises" to prepare for the caravan moving through Mexico and heading towards the border, according to a CBP agent, at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry on Friday, November 9, 2018, in El Paso, Texas.]()
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Joaquin Castro says twin brother Julián Castro is running for president
The San Antonio congressman erased any lingering doubt during a joint interview that aired Thursday night on CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Full Story
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![Former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor Julián Castro talks to reporters about his potential run for president in 2020. Castro held the press conference in his home in San Antonio on Dec. 12, 2018.]()
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Analysis: A potential Texas shootout inside the 2020 presidential race
The faraway 2020 presidential election is already underway, and it's got a distinct Texas air to it, with Democratic Party rising stars Julián Castro of San Antonio and Beto O'Rourke of El Paso deciding whether to run. Full Story
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Julián Castro says he's "inclined" to run for president in 2020
A rising star in the party, Castro has long been considered a likely contender in 2020. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro speaks with Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 29, 2018.]()
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Texas high school students bring together Ted Cruz, Joaquin Castro for "Day of Unity" event
An event organized by Houston-area high schoolers and aimed at promoting bipartisanship drew some of the state's most well-known partisans, including Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Democrat, and the chairs of both state parties. Full Story
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How U.S. Reps. Mike Conaway and Will Hurd explained their votes to release secret memo
Three Texans voted on the U.S. House committee that paved the way for President Donald Trump's release Friday of a a high-profile GOP memo alleging surveillance abuses by the FBI. The committee's deliberations shed light on their thinking on the divisive issue. Full Story
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![(L-R) U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, Mike Conaway, R-Midland and Will Hurd, R-Elotes all serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.]()
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Undocumented girl, who was detained in Texas after surgery, to be released
An undocumented 10-year-old girl who was placed in an immigration facility last week following surgery in Texas will be reunited with her family, a lawmaker’s office confirmed Friday. Full Story
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![Rosa Maria Hernandez, an undocumented 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, was taken into custody by federal Customs and Border Patrol agents after emergency surgery at a Texas hospital.]()
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Former Republican congressman challenging U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in 2018
Former U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, a Republican, filed paperwork Monday with the Federal Election Commission to challenge U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, in 2018. Full Story
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As Democrats line up to run for Congress, gaps persist in statewide ticket
Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, speaks to a packed crowd at Scholz Garten in Austin on April 1, 2017, one day after launching his 2018 campaign against incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.]()
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McCaul, Castro and O'Rourke give Cornyn's Senate seat a look
Several members of the U.S. House delegation are considering running in a possible U.S. Senate special election. Full Story
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![(L-R) U.S. Reps. Beto O'Rourke, R-El Paso, Michael McCaul, R-Austin, and Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio.]()
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Joaquin Castro says he won't challenge Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate in 2018
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, has decided not to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (left) and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.]()
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