Julian Castro
Updates on Julian Castro. A Democrat, Castro served as mayor of San Antonio, Texas from 2009 to 2014 before he was appointed secretary of housing and urban development in 2014 by former President Barack Obama. He was a rumored vice presidential running-mate for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. He is the identical twin brother of Representative Joaquin Castro.
Julian Castro: Family detention an 'abandonment' of Biden campaign promise
"It's more than a huge disappointment," Castro said of Biden's reported immigration plan. "It's an abandonment of what he promised during the campaign."
Key Democrats question Nevada's shared day in Biden's new primary plan
"No other states were asked to share a date," a Nevada campaign veteran said. "Reid would be pissed and his team is pissed."
Julian Castro Feels Beto O'Rourke 'Has a Shot' to Win Texas Governor Race
"On all of those accounts, we are suffering through a governor who is really governing only for the perceived benefit of a small minority of people," Castro said
Ted Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Texans' High Electric Bills
The Texas Republican urged regulators to intervene against electric companies profiting from the severe winter weather.
Joaquin Castro Calls for State and Federal Probes into Power Outage
The Democratic congressman said there were warnings in 2011 that the state's power grid might not cope with extreme weather.
Omar Slams Cruz, Accused of Flying to Mexico, as Texas Struggles From Storm
The Texas Republican appeared to be flying to Cancun, Mexico, for a family vacation on Wednesday, while millions of Texans are without heat and water due to severe winter weather.
Progressives Back AOC, Warning Cruz and Other Republicans 'Pose a Threat'
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Senator Ted Cruz and other Republican lawmakers of being eager to "move on" from the Capitol riot without discussing accountability.
Democrats Condemn ICE After Agency Shares MLK Day Message
"You should sit this one out," former Democratic presidential hopeful Julián Castro wrote.
Julian Castro Compares Trump Tax Payments with Undocumented Migrants
The Obama-era HUD secretary hit out at the president after The New York Times revealed details from 18 years of tax returns.
Yang Is Eighth Former Democratic Presidential Candidate to Join Biden Team
Andrew Yang and John Hickenlooper are two of several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who joined Biden's campaign team after suspending their own.
Tulsi Gabbard Confirms She Was Not Invited to DNC
The Democratic Party was scrutinized for lack of diversity last week after releasing the DNC's lineup, which excluded Gabbard as well as Andrew Yang and Julian Castro.
Virtual Caucuses Bring in Record Digital Audiences Unseen in Past Convention
Advantages have included thousands more people watching the type of daily convention events usually reserved for insiders, and high-profile cameos, which Democrats say has been an unexpected boon for the party as it tries to engage voters.
Just as Democrats Need Texas, It Seems Democrats Have Overlooked Texas
The Democratic National Convention starts this week. Snubbing Houston as a host city is just one way that Democrats have ignored Texas, which has turned into a major battleground state.
Why High-Profile Latino Democrats Won't Speak at Biden Virtual Convention
The choices for who gets speaking slots during the convention's drastically shorter broadcast are under scrutiny.
Chrissy Teigen, John Leguizamo and More Call for Goya Boycotts
Following Goya CEO Bob Unanue's public comments supporting Trump, a number of celebrities have called for a boycott on the company's products.
Julian Castro Saw Police Reform Coming, Then Dropped Out of the 2020 Race
The former presidential candidate was talking about police brutality in the spring of 2019, a year before George Floyd's death by police that sparked national protests and calls for police reform.
Elizabeth Warren Thanks Julian Castro For His Support Ahead of Iowa Caucus
The former HUD secretary said he was "proud" to endorse the senator and join her fight for "big, structural change."
Castro Slams Caucus Process, Says It's Time for Democrats to 'Grow Up'
Julian Castro told MSNBC's Rachel Maddow the presidential nomination process involving caucuses in Iowa and New Hampshire "doesn't make any sense."
Julian Castro Trends As 2020 Dems React to His Decision to Drop Out of Race
"I'm going to miss seeing my friend @JulianCastro on the trail," Senator Cory Booker tweeted.
Castro's Exit From 2020 Race Leaves 14 Candidates in Democratic Primary
Castro is the first presidential candidate to suspend a campaign since early December, when Senator Kamala Harris dropped out of the race.
When Is the Next Democratic Debate?
Despite candidates' unified effort to convince the DNC to reduce its qualification requirements, the committee has declined to lower the bar for participation.
Julián Castro Mocks ICE After Agency 'Honors' Human Rights Day on Twitter
In a follow-up tweet, Castro called for the breakup of ICE in order to "build a more humane immigration system."
Julián Castro Would Ensure Access to Opioids for Patients Who Need Them
He said his presidency would be careful not to be "overzealous" in regulating opioid prescriptions "in a way that hurts people who actually need medication."
Julian Castro Says Twin Will Shave Head If Campaign Gets $100K In 24 Hours
Julian Castro says his brother will shave his head if people will donate $100K to his campaign within 24 hours, but some Twitter users say it is a desperate move.
Democratic Debate: Who Were the Winners and Losers?
Some of the candidates dominated the field, while others floundered on a crowded debate stage.
Julian Castro Escorted LGBT Migrants Across Border—CBP Sent Them Back
"By law, these migrants are supposed to be exempt from the Remain in Mexico policy—but [CBP] had decided to ignore their due process," 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro said.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Appear at LGBTQ Presidential Forum
Co-hosted by GLAAD and The Advocate, multiple presidential candidates appeared, though Bernie Sanders was a notable no-show.
Who Won the Democratic Debate? Biden, Beto and 10 Andrew Yang Fans
The trio only won by default; there were no huge, stand out moments other than Yang promising to give $1,000 a month to 10 families for the next year.
These Democrats Are Running for President, but They Could Win in the Senate
The GOP currently holds a three-seat majority in the Senate—and they have to defend more than 20 seats in the 2020 cycle.
ICE Mississippi Raid Took Place On First Day Of School, Causing Chaos
"It was their first day of school. There are no words for this intentional cruelty," said Natalie Montelongo, the national political director for 2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro.
