Now that Rick Perry is officially in the race for president in 2016, the next trick is to stay in the race.
Julián Castro
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The Brief: May 26, 2015
The House faces a major deadline today; it’s the last day to take up contested Senate bills and, as such, the session promises to last until the clock strikes midnight. It doesn’t help that a major backlog of controversial legislation awaits House members.
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Public Education
Video: Castro on Abbott and Pre-K
At our 5/1 conversation, Julián Castro, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, explained why he doesn’t like Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan for pre-K.
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Criminal Justice
Video: Castro on Baltimore
At our 5/1 conversation, Julián Castro, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talked about the lessons of Baltimore — and how to prevent the next Baltimore.
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Politics
Video: Castro on 2016
At our 5/1 conversation, Julián Castro, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, talked about the 2016 presidential race — assessing the GOP field and gently deflecting questions about his own veep prospects.
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Economy
Video: A Conversation With Julián Castro
Full video of my 5/1 conversation with Julián Castro, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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The Brief: April 13, 2015
The big political news of the weekend was the long-expected launch of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. It was a move that made waves even in ruby red Texas.
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The Brief: April 10, 2015
The question of whether Attorney General Ken Paxton will be charged in connection with his failure to register with the State Securities Board while soliciting clients for investment firms could now rest in the hands of the Texas Rangers.
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Politics
Video: Castro on 2016
At our 2/19 conversation, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, talked about the 2016 presidential race — and whether his brother might be on a Democratic ticket.
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Energy
The Brief: Jan. 14, 2015
A video of a confrontation between open-carry activists and a lawmaker drew attention to the group’s tactics on Tuesday.