Posted on · The Texas Democrat says he raked in over $6.1 million for his presidential bid in the first 24 hours of his campaign — an eye-popping number that beats every other Democrat who has disclosed first-day figures so far.
Posted on · Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro and former Congressman Beto O'Rourke are vying for the Democratic ticket. The last Texas Democrat to run for president was four-term U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen in 1976.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · Some say the popularity he gained last year when he ran against Senator Ted Cruz strengthens his candidacy. Republicans are criticizing his stance on immigration.
Posted on · The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Beto's run for president, studying the farthest objects in the solar system, advice for filing your income taxes, and musician Steve Earle performs.
Posted on · President Trump’s border emergency declaration causes a political firestorm.
Posted on · Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus also analyze the growing field of 2020 candidates.
Posted on · In a near-showdown that seemed to mirror the ongoing dispute over the border, Trump was greeted by a counter-rally led by former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who has criticized Trump on immigration.
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, the Texas Legislature's opening week and Beto O’Rourke growing a beard.
Posted on · Democratic lawmakers --including Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke-- toured the facility, where 2,700 migrant children are housed in tents.
Posted on · The outgoing Congressman from Texas is rising among top potential Democratic presidential candidates.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, said at a town hall in El Paso Monday that he and his wife had "made a decision not to rule anything out."