Castro made the comment to CNN, but gave no information about how he heard it. No major American media outlets have reported such a claim.
Congress
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Congressional rivals John Carter and MJ Hegar talk immigration, veterans and tattoos
Watch the latest version of our “Split Decision” series, which includes U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, and MJ Hegar, his Democratic challenger.
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Texas Elections 2018
Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke in their second — and likely final — Senate debate
Three weeks out from Election Day, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, held their second debate in San Antonio. Here’s the full video, courtesy of WFAA-TV.
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Politics
Donald Trump: Beto O’Rourke “is a flake”
In a series of tweets following Tuesday night’s debate between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, President Donald Trump said O’Rourke would “blow it all” if elected.
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Texas Elections 2018
It’s not just Beto O’Rourke. 8 other Texas Democrats outraised Republicans in GOP-held seats
In several parts of the state, Democrats are running their most well-financed congressional campaigns in years. Check out our snapshots of fundraising across all of Texas’ U.S. House districts.
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Politics
Julián Castro says he’s “inclined” to run for president in 2020
A rising star in the party, Castro has long been considered a likely contender in 2020.
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Texas Elections 2018
Campaign for congressional candidate Mike Siegel disputes account of worker’s arrest
A campaign field director was delivering a letter to county officials about voter registration problems at Prairie View A&M.
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Politics
Federal judge in Texas strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that the law “elevates a child’s race over their best interest.”
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Families Divided
Southwest Key CEO has financial stake in property leased by migrant shelter operator
Sanchez is part owner of a property leased by Southwest Key Programs, a spokesperson said. It wasn’t disclosed on the company’s tax return because it’s not required.
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Texas Elections 2018
Obama endorses 9 more Texas candidates in midterm races
Former President Barack Obama gave his support Monday to nine additional candidates in Texas as part of his second wave of midterm endorsements.
