Julián Castro unveils climate plan centered on Green New Deal principles
The plan carries a $10 trillion price tag and calls on the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Full Story
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The plan carries a $10 trillion price tag and calls on the country to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Full Story
Straight-ticket voting helped candidates down-ballot in 2018, and according to a new study, it helped Democrats, too. But that method of voting will go away in 2020. Full Story
A proposal to decriminalize unauthorized border crossings has become a hallmark of Julián Castro’s presidential campaign, and many of the other Democratic candidates have jumped on board. But it hasn’t helped his campaign gain much steam. Full Story
To qualify for the September and October debates, candidates must receive donations from at least 130,000 individual donors and get 2% support in four polls. Full Story
As they retool and adjust their campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination, two Texas politicians are finding their answers in the familiar — home and heritage. Full Story
The spending in the traditionally red state is raising questions about whether he's simply shoring up his support — or treating Texas as potentially up for grabs in 2020. Full Story
“What President Trump says, and what he does, does not just offend our sensibilities or our understanding of the traditions of this great country,” O'Rourke said. “It changes who we are as a country.” Full Story
The former El Paso congressman is preparing a “major address” in which he’ll “outline the path forward for his presidential campaign.” Full Story
The former El Paso congressman said he and his hometown would not be silent about "an act of terror" he said was inspired by the president's racism. Full Story
El Paso Mayor Dee Margo said he will ask the president “to support our efforts with any and all federal resources that are available.” But Margo also cautioned Trump against invoking his previous rhetoric to talk about the border city. Full Story
The city attempted to charge him $470,417.05 for services related to his February rally and tacked on late fees after he didn’t pay. Full Story
Many officials, including O'Rourke, have cited President Donald Trump's racist and divisive rhetoric for inspiring Saturday's shooting that left 22 dead and more wounded. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, also said Trump should stay out of El Paso. Full Story
In the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso that authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, Beto O'Rourke told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that the question of whether President Trump is a white nationalist "cannot be open for debate." Full Story
The Democratic presidential candidate was stumping in Nevada when he learned his hometown became the latest site of a mass shooting in America. Full Story
Several Democrats put the former vice president on the defensive. But Castro landed one of the most personal blows as he criticized Biden's stance on immigration. The stakes were high for the Texan, who has yet to qualify for the next debate. Full Story
In this edition of the TribCast, Emma talks to Patrick, Matthew, Cassi and Jolie about Beto O’Rourke’s debate performance, the accusations shaking up the Texas House speaker’s office and what Texas lawmakers really knew about how their new hemp bill would impact marijuana prosecutions. Full Story
Maya Rupert has never spearheaded a political campaign, let alone a presidential one. She’s working to keep Castro’s momentum going as he heads into the second Democratic primary debate. Full Story
O'Rourke was most confident when bringing up his home state and his near victory in the 2018 Senate race in making his case for electability. Full Story
The two Democratic presidential candidates from Texas head to Detroit looking to prove themselves in different ways. Full Story
O'Malley Dillon is building a conventional campaign around an unconventional candidate, and some Democrats say she's O'Rourke's best hope. Full Story