Tag: Joaquin Castro
Biden stresses unity in inauguration speech, Texas lawmakers react
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in Wednesday, officially marking the close of the Trump presidency. In his ...Texas lawmakers vote on impeaching Trump for inciting insurrection
The Democrat-controlled House on Wednesday voted to impeach the president on charges of incitement of insurrection relating to the attack on the ...Several Texas Democrats call for the removal of President Trump
In the aftermath of rioters breaching the Capitol, incited by the rhetoric of President Trump, several Texas Democrats are joining a chorus ...Joaquin Castro kicks off investigation into abuse of power by Jared Kushner
Rep. Joaquin Castro announced Wednesday that he would begin investigating potential conflicts of interest and abuse of power by Jared Kushner, senior ...Chad Wolf, previously blasted by Texas Democrats, lands in the national hot seat
Chad Wolf, the current acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), faces a potentially bruising time on Capitol Hill from ...Texas Lawmakers Blast Census Changes (Again)
The 2020 Census has been hammered by a myriad of threats including the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question, the ...A Soldier Was Failed, And Texas Lawmakers Want Answers
Ever since Private First Class Vanessa Guillén disappeared on April 22, her family and friends have endured unending turmoil. On Sunday, remains ...Texas Democrats call for releasing detainees at ICE facilities
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus criticized two ICE detention facilities in southwest Texas on Monday and called for them to release ...Abbott plans cautious reopening of Texas ahead of pandemic’s projected peak
Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders on Friday, planning for and scheduling the phased reopening of the Lone Star State amid ...A $1,200 check won’t last long — even in Texas
The House passed a $2 trillion economic relief plan on Friday aimed at fighting financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Included ...Rep. Joaquin Castro to Trump’s white nationalist advisor Stephen Miller: Resign
On Thursday, Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas introduced a resolution condemning the presence of white nationalist Trump advisor Stephen Miller in the ...Texas lawmaker introduces bill to slap sanctions on polluting foreign corporations
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) introduced legislation this week that would allow Washington to impose financial sanctions on foreign businesses that contribute ...
