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Celebrating the achievements of Hispanic Americans
Posted on · Looking at Hispanic American culture and its influence in the United States.
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Texas
All 13 Texas Democrats In The U.S. House Have Called For Impeaching Donald Trump After Wednesday’s Riot
Posted on · House leadership said it "will move forward with impeachment,” if Vice President Mike Pence does not invoke the U.S. Constitution’s 25th Amendment to remove Trump.
Texas
Some Texas Republicans Decried Capitol Insurrection — But Didn’t Connect The Violence To Their Own Rhetoric
Posted on · Texas lawmakers and other officials have taken the lead on baseless lawsuits that sought to dismiss the results of the presidential election and have tried to rally Trump supporters to protest his loss.
Texas
‘A Coup’ — Ted Cruz Faces Calls For Resignation After Attempted Insurrection At Capitol
Posted on · Prominent Texas Republicans are criticizing the actions of a mob of pro-Trump extremists at the Capitol Building in D.C.
Party Politics
Analyzing Beto O’Rourke’s Run For President
Posted on · The former Democratic Congressman enters the 2020 race. How well will he stack up against so many other candidates?
Party Politics
Michael Cohen Spills The Beans
Posted on · Trump’s former personal lawyer testifies before Congress and paints an unflattering picture of the President.
Politics
Returning Texas Republicans In Congress Preparing For “Whole Different World” In 2019
Posted on · As Congress begins a new term, most Texans returning to the U.S. House will adjust to a new reality – either as a member of the majority or the minority for the first time.
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No Matter The Outcome Of The Midterms, Texas Delegation In Congress Poised To Lose Clout
Posted on · Thanks to retirements, term-limits and political turmoil, the Texas delegation in Congress is bracing for a significant loss in seniority next year. If Democrats take back the House, the loss in clout will be even more dramatic.
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro Wants To Guarantee Members Of Congress Access To Immigrant Detention Centers
Posted on · Castro said he plans to file legislation after U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday was denied access to a Brownsville facility that is housing unaccompanied immigrant children.
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Joaquin Castro On Trump Pulling Out Of Iranian Deal, Future Of DACA
Posted on · Castro said backing away from the Iranian deal could also mean Iran once again attempts to build a nuclear weapon
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Texas High School Students Bring Together Ted Cruz, Joaquin Castro For “Day of Unity” Event
Posted on · 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.
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Former Republican Congressman Challenging U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in 2018
Posted on · 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.
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 25: Castro Says No, Where Are The Texas Democrats?
Posted on · "I just believe that if I work hard and do well, who knows what the future holds?" - Joaquin Castro
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Border Wall To Cut Through Texas Wildlife Refuge; Worried Congressmen Want Details
Posted on · Federal officials have told landowners and local officials that they plan to build on about 3 miles of the river levee that runs through the Santa Ana National Refuge in Hidalgo County.
News
Rep. Joaquin Castro Talks About Human Smuggling Deaths In San Antonio
Posted on · Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, about the migrants who were found dead in a truck in a Walmart parking lot. He says human smuggling and trafficking is a big problem.