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Texas 2020 Elections
Joaquin Castro endorses Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in crowded primary to challenge John Cornyn
The endorsement is among the biggest yet in the 12-way primary, and it comes as early voting begins Tuesday.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Julián Castro endorses Jessica Cisneros, the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Castro, whose brother serves with Cuellar in Congress, is backing Jessica Cisneros.
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Immigration
Trump plans to collect DNA from nearly a million immigrants despite charges it violates privacy
Pilot projects could lead to the Trump administration storing genetic material from children as young as 14 years old in the name of fighting crime.
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Texas Democrats on board as U.S. House formally moves forward on Trump impeachment process
Texans on both sides of the aisle will be involved in impeachment hearings.
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Analysis: Two more months of musical chairs for Texans seeking office in 2020
If you’re not satisfied with the lineups for races in the 2020 elections, rest easy: Candidates have two months to file, to change their minds, to change races and to see new opportunities.
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Immigration
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from detaining migrant children for indefinite periods
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from activating new regulations that would have dramatically expanded its ability to detain migrant children with their parents.
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Texas Republicans defend Trump as impeachment movement continues to roil the U.S. Capitol
GOP lawmakers from Texas criticized the push to impeach, saying Democrats “hate” President Donald Trump.
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Mounting impeachment drama shakes up battleground Texas races
In a dramatic turn, several Texas Democrats in competitive congressional races signaled a new openness Tuesday to impeaching President Donald Trump.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Julián Castro shifted the Democratic conversation about immigration reform. Can it help his bid?
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.
