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An reward has increased to $15,000 for information on several suspects involved in a deadly home invasion on June 6 in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Potential White House hopefuls from both parties often swing by Iowa’s legendary state fair during a midterm election year.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects responsible for murdering a man during a home invasion in northwest Houston.

One of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress is in the toughest reelection battle of his career in South Texas.

How can Texas' largest minority groups translate their increasing numbers into greater political power? Former Harris County Clerk, Chris Hollins, and Secretary Julián Castro candidly discuss minority coalition building.

How can Texas' largest minority groups translate their increasing numbers into greater political power? Former Harris County Clerk, Chris Hollins, and Secretary Julián Castro candidly discuss minority coalition building.

Federal judge says a measure making it a felony for a deported person to come back to the U.S. has "racist, nativist roots" and discriminates against Mexican and Latinx people.

Unlike most people who have held the job, she won't need to be schooled on the history of Native Americans or tribal sovereignty. President Joe Biden has committed to regular and meaningful consultation with tribal nations on federal policies and projects that affect them. The Interior Department has scheduled a series of talks with tribes in March on health, the economy, racial justice and the environment. Biden also vowed to restore the White House Tribal Nations Conference, an annual gathering of tribal leaders that occurred during the Obama administration. Some Native Americans want Mount Rushmore removed, while others want a share in its economic benefits.

"Team AOC is launching relief efforts for Texas starting today," Ocasio-Cortez tweet on Thursday, linking to the fundraising page. "Our first effort is a partnership w/ 5 Texas orgs getting on-the-ground relief to Texans ASAP. Our Texas relief mobilization has already raised $325k for food, housing, elder care & direct relief straight to vulnerable Texans. The congresswoman then gave donors an incentive to give: "I feel like I should do something if we hit $1M in Texas relief. Castro did his own fundraising, surpassing $100,000 for Feeding Texas food banks, he tweeted.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) carries his luggage at the Cancun International Airport before boarding his plane back to the U.S., in Cancun, Mexico February 18, 2021. Images purportedly showing Ted Cruz board a United Airlines Flight to Cancun, Mexico from Houston, TX. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to the media at the Cancun International Airport before boarding his plane back to the U.S., in Cancun, Mexico February 18, 2021. Images purportedly showing Ted Cruz with Heidi Cruz (circled) board a United Airlines Flight to Cancun, Mexico from Houston, TX. "In the middle of one of the worst crises in Texas history, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz jetted off to Cancun, Mexico.

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped nine of her most trusted allies in the House to argue the case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Pelosi hasn’t yet said when she will send the article of impeachment to the Senate. Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette, another manager, says the nine prosecutors plan to present a serious case and “finish the job” that the House started. REP. TED LIEU, CALIFORNIALieu, who authored the article of impeachment with Cicilline and Raskin, is on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs panels. She is also a member of the House Judiciary Committee, and is a former lawyer and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

In this image from video, former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams, center, and others, speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future. Here are key takeaways from night two. But the 2020 Democratic convention is notable for the consistency of dire warnings about the other partys leader.

In this image from video, people from across the U.S. sing the National Anthem during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)LAS VEGAS The pageantry often associated with presidential conventions will be remade again as Democrats gather virtually for a second day. The roll call vote of state delegations, which typically unfolds over several hours of fanfare, will instead be abbreviated Tuesday. BUT FIRST, BILLA speech from Bill Clinton is among the traditions that Democrats are including in Tuesday nights programming. The roll call will go alphabetically through the 57 states, territories and the Democrats Abroad delegation, meaning Alabama will lead off.

As Democrats gather virtually this week to nominate Joe Biden for the presidency, party leaders and activists across the political spectrum agree on one unifying force: their desire to defeat President Donald Trump. Taylor nodded at Bidens pick of Kamala Harris as his running mate, the first Black woman on a major party's ticket. Despite Biden's five decades at the core of the Democratic Party, he's not a natural fit for every faction in 2020. Perez called Biden an ideal figure to tie disparate factions together with Trump as the opponent. Democrats won the House majority in 2018 largely on the strength of more moderate nominees running in suburban and exurban swing districts.

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, in Brownsville in 2018. "If we'd had a better federal response and state response, perhaps we would have already been around the quarter on this," Julin Castro said. Joaquin Castro said the number of beds, hospitals, and infections could have also been significantly reduced. "We're not saying that there would have been no consequences," Joaquin Castro said. All of the money that has been used is been money that's come from the federal government," Joaquin Castro said.

President Donald Trump listens as Robert Unanue, of Goya Foods, speaks during a roundtable meeting with Hispanic leaders in the Cabinet Room, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK Goya Foods is facing a swift backlash after its CEO praised President Donald Trump at White House event. Robert Unanue, a grandson and now Goya CEO, spoke at a Rose Garden event announcing a Hispanic Prosperity Initiative on Thursday. We all truly blessed, at the same time, to have have a leader like President Trump who is a builder, Unanue said standing at a podium beside Trump. On Wednesday, he welcomed President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador to the White House with lofty language, calling Mexico a cherished partner.

Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin. Bob Daemmrich for The Texas TribuneJulin Castro on Tuesday formally backed Joe Biden for president, following the presumptive Democratic nominee's call for police reform in the wake of George Floyd's death. Castro, the former Biden primary opponent, U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor, said in a tweet he was "proud to support" Biden, and a Castro spokesman confirmed he was endorsing the former vice president. While Castro had called for unity around Biden and vowed to help defeat President Donald Trump, he had not formalized his support for Biden until now. His brother, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio, has not officially backed Biden, though a Joaquin Castro spokesman said in a statement last week that the congressman is "going to do everything he can to make sure Joe Biden beats Trump like a drum."

Gates, meanwhile, received the support of Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott and partially self-funded his campaign, pouring about $1.5 million of his own money into the race. "Win or lose in this district, there's a clear path to a Democratic majority in November in the Texas State House." After Gates' win in House District 28, and Democratic wins in House District 100 and 148, the state House remains nine seats away from flipping. On Monday, the Texas Democratic Party and Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee unveiled a list of 22 state House seat targets, all of which had single-digit margins in the 2018 midterm elections. The Republican State Leadership Committee launched their "Right Lines 2020" redistricting campaign in September, and raised at least $19 million in 2019.

Democratic presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro share a moment at the end of a Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, June 26, 2019, in Miami. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren for president on Monday, days after dropping out of the Democratic primary race. "That's why I'm proud to endorse Elizabeth Warren for president," he said. Castro left the race on Tuesday after lagging in the polls and failing to keep up with rivals' fundraising efforts. Castro was the only Latino in the Democratic primary race.

Julin Castro ends presidential bidJulin Castro announced Thursday that he would immediately suspend his campaign for president of the United States. Julin Castro announced Thursday that he would immediately suspend his campaign for president of the United States. Brown /AFP Via Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Julin Castro ends presidential bid 1 / 1 Back to GalleryJulin Castro is ending his presidential bid. After the debate, Castro denied he was referring to Bidens age. Castros campaign was quick to jump on the results as proof they were starting to gain ground.

"So today it's with a heavy heart and with profound gratitude that I will suspend my campaign for president." Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, ending a progressive and pugnacious bid that emphasized immigration and social issues but rarely made progress in the polls. A former mayor of San Antonio and HUD secretary during President Barack Obama's administration, Castro campaigned on reforming immigration policy and the criminal justice system. Thank you, Mr. Secretary," Biden tweeted. Castro was one of the youngest Democrats vying to defeat President Donald Trump in the 2020 contest.

The Democratic Party has struggled with how to handle a historically large field of candidates. For Thursdays debate, candidates must show that they have received donations from at least 200,000 unique donors, as well as meeting polling benchmarks. Castro bemoaned the ability of billionaires who are self-funding their campaign to make the debate stage. Our campaign has been speaking up for people who are often left behind, Castro said after his walk down some of the roughest blocks in Los Angeles. What we are seeing in this election cycle is that, too often in politics, money still talks, that people can basically buy their way on to the debate stage.

While Harris, of California, cited a lack of "financial resources" in her dropout announcement Tuesday, her bundler list is among the most valuable in the 2020 field. This person noted that he has heard from donors with allegiances to Biden, Klobuchar and Booker but has not made a decision on whom to back. Representatives of Harris, Biden, Booker, Buttigieg and Klobuchar did not return a request for comment. He said he even heard from people close to Sen. Bernie Sanders, but not for the sake of fundraising. Picking up members of Harris' donor network would be a boon for the remaining candidates in the 2020 field.

After being put in the hot seat about a problematic op-ed he wrote years ago, he less-than-gracefully just walked off. Later in the sketch, Saturday Night Live corrected a complaint they received over an earlier episode in which Julian Castro was left out of a debate sketch. Porter exclaimed as Lin-Manuel Miranda walked out perfectly embodying Castro. "I'm sorry I'm not gay, In the future, I'll try to do better. Eddie Murphy on Returning to Movies and 'Saturday Night Live' | Full Interview Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Aniston Reveals Why She Turned Down a Spot on 'SNL''Saturday Night Live': Matthew Broderick Channels Ferris Bueller in Impeachment-Focused Cold OpenPhoebe Waller-Bridge Just Can't Part With Her Emmys While Rehearsing for 'SNL'

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro will hold a rally at Warehouse Live on Monday ahead of Thursdays third debate in Houston. The rally will take place from 6-7 p.m.Castro, a former mayor of San Antonio and secretary of housing and urban development under President Barack Obama, is one of 11 candidates who qualified for the third debate. It will take place Thursday at Texas Southern University. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

@JulianCastro Im convinced our nation is destined to be the smartest, healthiest, fairest, most prosperous on Earth. #abc13eyewitness pic.twitter.com/GRKPIeNwbe Tom Abrahams (@TomAbrahams13) August 9, 2019I was an unhappy attorney for five months. I know you could automate that job@AndrewYang on the threat of automation taking away good paying jobs. #abc13eyewitness pic.twitter.com/sGfywf8zZv Tom Abrahams (@TomAbrahams13) August 9, 2019.@marwilliamson Democracy is radical. "There's an Asian man running for president who wants to give everyone $1,000 a month, right?" "So, if you do the math, if we get twice as much airtime, we're going to raise twice as much money.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Reuters) - Democratic presidential front-runner and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden mounted a fierce defense of Barack Obamas legacy on Saturday after several of his White House rivals attacked that record in debates this week. FILE PHOTO: Candidate former Vice President Joe Biden walks on stage before the start of the second night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File PhotoBiden, appearing at a union forum in Nevada with 18 Democratic rivals, appeared fired up as he forcefully defended former U.S. Democratic President Obama and his signature legislative achievement, the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. One of the fiercest critics of Obamas immigration policy and of Biden during the debates was Julian Castro, Obamas former housing secretary. He said he has been effusive in his praise for Obama and that the Obama-era immigration policy got better over time.

More so than any other candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden has capitalized on his proximity to Obama, hoping their close relationship will lead him to the presidency. Biden had refused to answer a question on whether he supported Obama's deportation strategy as vice president, insisting he would keep those discussions private. You invoke President Obama more than anybody in this campaign," Booker said. "I was a little surprised at how much incoming there was about Barack, about the president," Biden said to reporters Thursday. Other Obama administration alumni warned that the attacks could divide the party when its focus should be on defeating Trump.

DETROIT (Reuters) - Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden survived another debate night of sustained criticism, while many of his rivals for the Democratic Partys 2020 presidential nomination leave Detroit hoping they did enough to keep their bids alive. The partys next debate is not until September, and the majority of candidates are struggling to raise enough money or gain enough traction in the polls to make the cut for that event. Gillibrand was direct about her struggle, asking viewers on Wednesday night to donate to her campaign so I can make the next debate stage.For the front-runners, the second round of debate resulted in few pitfalls. Candidates on both nights appeared eager to tussle on the debate stage, while uniting around their determination to defeat Trump. And as your president, thats how I will govern and move us forward together.

Democrats' divisions test Biden's front-runner strengthFrom left, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and former Vice President Joe Biden are introduced before the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. And, she said, it could have prevented her and fellow presidential candidate Cory Booker, both of whom are black, from becoming senators. Biden emphasized his work as vice president to help the auto industry and the city repair its bankrupt finances. For the first time in the months-old Democratic contest, Harris faced pointed attacks on her plan to provide universal health care. "Sen. Harris says she's proud of her record as a prosecutor and that she'll be a prosecutor president, but I'm deeply concerned about this record," Gabbard said.

DETROIT (Reuters) - Democratic presidential contenders attacked Republican President Donald Trump as a demagogue who is ripping apart the country and promised to restore unity during the opening minutes of a debate on Wednesday. Candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on the second night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, July 31, 2019. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined them on stage in Detroit in search of a breakout moment that will generate new momentum for their campaigns. The sharp attack gave Harris a bump in the polls, and Bidens feeble response led to a dip in his standing.

DETROIT (Reuters) - Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris will stage a rematch of last months explosive debate confrontation during Round 2 on Wednesday, with a re-energized Biden promising a more aggressive approach. Democratic U.S. Presidential candidate Joe Biden addresses the audience during the Presidential candidate forum at the annual convention of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. July 24, 2019. Biden did not figure prominently on the first night of the debate but is likely to be the focus of the second. Booker, who was not on stage with Biden at the last debate, has stepped up his attacks. The Democratic National Committee will double its fundraising and polling requirements to qualify for the next debates in September and October, leaving out more candidates and raising questions about their ability to continue their campaigns.

Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) greet each other at the Democratic Presidential Debate at the Fox Theatre July 31, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris are set to rematch during night two of the second Democratic debates on Wednesday following a contentious first debate last month. Biden and Harris sparred at the Miami debate in June over Biden's opposition as a senator to using busing as a tool for desegregation. Wednesday night's debate may also provide opportunities for some of the candidates hovering under 2% in the polls to gain attention. She said this month: "We have Democratic candidates running for president right now who do not believe necessarily that it's a good idea that women work outside the home."

Where do the Democratic presidential candidates stack-up in Texas compared to national polls? >>>Before the Democratic Party's next presidential primary debate, see where candidates such as Joe Biden, Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro are sitting in the latest Texas polls. >>>Before the Democratic Party's next presidential primary debate, see where candidates such as Joe Biden, Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro are sitting in the latest Texas polls. Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close Where do the Democratic presidential candidates stack-up in Texas compared to national polls? 1 / 19 Back to GalleryAnother critical public battle in the race to win the Democratic party's presidential nomination will be waged this week in Detroit.

Emma Whalen | Community Impact NewspaperFormer HUD Secretary Julian Castro is a San Antonio native and former San Antonio City Council Member. Emma Whalen | Community Impact NewspaperFormer U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the NEA #StrongPublicSchools Forum July 5. Emma Whalen | Community Impact NewspaperSen. Amy Klobochar currently represents the state of Minnesota. Emma Whalen | Community Impact NewspaperKamala Harris is a Senator from California and former Attorney General of California. Emma Whalen | Community Impact NewspaperTen presidential candidates vying for the Democratic nomination stopped in Houston July 5 to discuss education policy at the #StrongPublicSchools forum hosted by the National Educators Association.

EMBED >More News Videos Beto O'Rourke and Julin Castro return to Houston to campaignEMBED >More News Videos Sens. Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off against seven other presidential hopefuls in Miami Thursday night. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was in Houston Saturday for a rally outside a facility that houses immigrant children.The former congressman met with supporters outside Casa Sunzal, a Southwest Key facility near downtown..He said the children were fleeing violence.He then compared their situation to the United States turning away Jewish refugees and Japanese Americans during World War II.Southwest Key employees say Casa Sunzal is a shelter, not a detention facility, that seeks to unify immigrant children with their families.O'Rourke will join other Democratic candidates in Houston Friday for a Presidential forum hosted by the National Education Association.The group says former Vice President Joe Biden, Julian Castro, Governor Jay Inslee and Senators Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have all confirmed their attendance.They will be asked questions from educators about the future of public education.

EMBED >More News Videos Beto O'Rourke and Julin Castro return to Houston to campaignEMBED >More News Videos Sens. Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off against seven other presidential hopefuls in Miami Thursday night. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke was in Houston Saturday for a rally outside a facility that houses immigrant children.The former congressman met with supporters outside Casa Sunzal, a Southwest Key facility near downtown..He said the children were fleeing violence.He then compared their situation to the United States turning away Jewish refugees and Japanese Americans during World War II.Southwest Key employees say Casa Sunzal is a shelter, not a detention facility, that seeks to unify immigrant children with their families.O'Rourke will join other Democratic candidates in Houston Friday for a Presidential forum hosted by the National Education Association.The group says former Vice President Joe Biden, Julian Castro, Governor Jay Inslee and Senators Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have all confirmed their attendance.They will be asked questions from educators about the future of public education.

With first debates over, how do Texans Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro stack up against the others? Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro saw a significant increase in favorable rating among likely Democratic voters following the first Presidential debate. Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, however saw his ... more Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close With first debates over, how do Texans Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro stack up against the others? And now that "Round 1" is finished, how do the performances of Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro stack up against the other 18 candidates? On HoustonChroicle.com: Julin Castro and Beto O'Rourke return to Texas to campaignThere's not a ton of debate about who won the head-to-head showdown between the two Texans.

During the first televised presidential debate, Democratic candidate Julian Castro promised to terminate the law that criminalizes unauthorized border crossings and challenged others to do the same. By Thursday, all but one Democratic candidate onstage said they would make illegal border crossings a civil, not, criminal offense. The law is called illegal entry, and it makes unauthorized border crossings a crime. Advocates say prosecuting the cases deters illegal immigration, though data on the topic is limited. Immigrant parents arriving at the border with their children were hauled into court and prosecuted for illegal entry, and children were separated from them.

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has proposed wiping out all $1.6 trillion of outstanding student loan debt in the U.S., while rival Elizabeth Warren has called for canceling $640 billion of the debt. Voters in blue states stand to have more debt forgiven under these plans than those in red states, according to an analysis by CNBC. For example, the average student loan borrower in Maryland owes close to $40,000, compared with around $26,000 in North Dakota. College affordability is an issue everywhere in the country, said Mark Kantrowitz, a student loan expert. "All members of Congress are feeling pressure to do something about the student loan problem."

Democratic presidential candidate, former Rep. Beto ORourke speaks to the crowd during the 2019 South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention on June 22, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. HOUSTON - Democratic presidential hopefuls Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro are visiting Houston this weekend. O'Rourke's camp said he is coming to The West End - A Public House on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. O'Rourke and Castro took part in the debate on Wednesday with eight other hopefuls. On Thursday, the other 10 presidential hopefuls will debate.

Senator Cory Booker, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Senator Amy Klobuchar listen during the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 26, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo(Reuters) - The first U.S. Democratic presidential debate, a faceoff without the partys frontrunners, hauled in a surprisingly large 15.3 million viewers across three television networks, according to Nielsen estimates released by NBC News on Thursday. Wednesdays TV audience did not reach the all-time primary record set in 2016 when 24 million viewers tuned in for the first performance by Donald Trump in a Republican candidates debate on Fox News Channel. The audience matched the preliminary estimate of 15.3 million viewers for a Democratic debate in October 2015 on CNN, now owned by AT&T Inc. That number was later revised to 15.8 million, a record for a Democratic primary field. More than 9 million additional viewers watched Wednesdays debate via live streams on the internet, NBC said.

Senator Cory Booker, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Senator Amy Klobuchar listen during the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 26, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo(Reuters) - About 15.3 million TV viewers watched Wednesdays debate among Elizabeth Warren, Beto ORourke and eight other candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president, according to Nielsen data released by NBC News. The viewership for the first televised face-off of Democratic contenders, which did not include frontrunners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, was bigger than many analysts predicted and in line with the large audience that tuned in for the first Democratic debate of the 2016 election cycle. The TV audience did not reach the all-time primary record set in 2016 when 24 million viewers tuned in for the first performance by Donald Trump in a Republican candidates debate on Fox News Channel. A second debate with 10 other Democratic presidential contenders, including Biden and Sanders, is scheduled for Thursday.

The former congressman tangled with Castro, a fellow Texan, on border policy, and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on healthcare. The battle over healthcare began when the candidates were asked to raise their hands if they support eliminating private health insurance. ORourke said private insurance was fundamental to our ability to get everybody cared for, but de Blasio cut him off. Congressman ORourke, private insurance is not working for tens of millions of Americans when you talk about the copays, the deductibles the premiums - its not working. Senator Cory Booker, former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Senator Amy Klobuchar listen during the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 26, 2019.

Ten on stage including two Texans-- @JulianCastro and @BetoORourke Tom Abrahams (@TomAbrahams13) June 27, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro argued over immigration policy. "Watching that image of Oscar and his daughter Valeria was heartbreaking," said Castro, President Obama's former administration housing chief. "I just think it's a mistake, Beto," he said, adding that O'Rourke would agree with him, "if you did your homework on this issue. "O'Rourke says he doesn't support fully decriminalizing such border crossings because of fears about smugglers of drugs and people.O'Rourke responded to Castro in the spin room after the debate. I think he's got it wrong on how he describes my position.

Google shows which Dem presidential candidates won the internet's attention after first debate>>>Click through to see the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate. >>>Click through to see the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate. Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Google shows which Dem presidential candidates won the internet's attention after first debate 1 / 17 Back to GalleryTake a breath. The first leg of the marathon race for the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election is over. Above, you can click through to see some of the most interesting Google Trends and voter questions during and after the Democratic Party's first Presidential debate.

Former housing secretary Julian Castro (left) and former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke (right) spar over immigration during the first night of the Democratic presidential debate on June 26, 2019, in Miami, Florida. And on Wednesday, those months came to a head: Castro and O'Rourke fought in arguably the most heated exchange of an otherwise mild Democratic debate over immigration, an issue both candidates view as central to their campaigns. "Some of us on this stage have called to end that section, to terminate it, some, like Congressman O'Rourke, have not," Castro said, turning and gesturing towards the congressman. In an interview with CNN after the debate, Castro made his point clear: "The thing about Congressman O'Rourke is that he clearly hasn't done his homework." O'Rourke responded to Castro in the spin room after the debate.

ABC News Live will begin ongoing coverage at 8 p.m. Health care and immigration, more than any other issues, led the debate. "Health care is a basic human right, and I will fight for basic human rights. He was barely mentioned in a largely civil debate with moments of modest policy clashes and few instances of Democrat-on-Democrat confrontation. "For one night, at least, Democrats were content to focus on their views of what America is and should be. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who will be in a second debate group Thursday night, has proposed a "Medicare for All" system without private insurance.

Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesAs the Democratic presidential candidates spar in the first debate leading up to the 2020 election, focus is on the governors who want to beat President Donald Trump and their individual accomplishments. Here's a scorecard that shows how the governors who would be president did in terms of growing their states' economy and spurring job growth, while managing public health, education, infrastructure and housing development. Jay InsleeWashington Governor Jay Inslee speaks during the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, June 26, 2019. Mike Segar | ReutersDemocrat Washington (2013present) The 23rd governor of Washington State has made battling climate change the centerpiece of his presidential campaign. An unabashedly pro-business governor, Weld helped cement Massachusetts' role as a technology hub during the 1990s tech boom.

Twenty Democratic presidential candidates had their first chance to square off on the same stage this week. Winner: Kamala HarrisSen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) speaks during the second night of the first Democratic presidential debate on June 27, 2019 in Miami, Florida. In a tweet, Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney called Harris' criticism of Biden an "incredible moment." At one point during the debate, Harris was the top trending topic on Google across the U.S. Biden, for his part, said Harris mischaracterized his record on race. Loser: Beto O'RourkeFormer U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks at the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Florida, U.S., June 26, 2019.

The battle over healthcare began when the candidates were asked to raise their hands if they support eliminating private health insurance. Warren, a leader of the partys progressive wing who has been surging in opinion polls, said private insurance was taking advantage of Americans. Senator Bernie Sanders, which has gained support in Congress, would create a government-operated plan that eliminates private insurance. ORourke said private insurance was fundamental to our ability to get everybody cared for, but de Blasio cut him off. Congressman ORourke, private insurance is not working for tens of millions of Americans when you talk about the copays, the deductibles the premiums - its not working.

(Reuters) - Ten Democratic presidential candidates took the debate stage on Wednesday night for the first head-to-head primary face-off. Democratic 2020 presidential candidates New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, U.S. ABOLISH PRIVATE INSURANCE? He pointed out that his father enjoyed the private health benefits negotiated through his union. I am the only candidate here who has passed a law protecting a womens right of reproductive health and health insurance, he said, saying health insurance companies should not be allowed to deny womens reproductive choice rights.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twenty Democratic presidential hopefuls will hit the debate stage on Wednesday and Thursday nights to square off for the first time in the 2020 nominating contest. FILE PHOTO: The line up of U.S. Democratic presidential candidates who will participate in the party's first of two nights of debate in Miami on June 26, 2019, in a combination file photos (L-R top row): U.S. Some leading white contenders have faced toughed questions this month surrounding race issues - and could be forced to defend themselves on the debate stage. A standout debate moment can help skyrocket a candidate from the bottom of the polls into the top tier. If moderators take note, that could lead to the first time candidates on a debate stage get asked to respond to a presidential tweet in real time.

(CNN) - Tonight, 10 challengers for the Democratic 2020 presidential nomination will face off in the first debate of the season. Health CareO'Rourke says his aim is universal health care, but has stopped short of pushing for a single-payer system. Climate ChangeA co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, Klobuchar has been a vocal candidate on restoring efforts to fight climate change. Climate changeInslee said he is running on a four-pronged climate change platform when he announced his campaign in March. Climate ChangeDelaney sees the threat of climate change creatively: as an opportunity to create jobs and unify communities.

Booker, Klobuchar and ORourke have had their moments during the first few months in the battle for the 2020 Democratic nomination. But they have not broken through to mount a serious challenge to the top contenders, making Wednesdays debate a chance to grab some of the limelight. The debate offers Booker, a senator from New Jersey, his best chance yet to introduce himself to Democratic voters unfamiliar with him. The stage of the first U.S. 2020 presidential election Democratic candidates debate is seen before the first 10 of 20 total Democratic candidates take the stage to start a debate that will be held over the course of two nights at the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami, U.S. June 26, 2019. It may be difficult for the Democratic candidates to distinguish themselves on areas of policy such as healthcare, immigration and climate change, where there seems to be broad agreement among the presidential field.

Ten Democratic presidential candidates offered contrasting views on the biggest threats facing the U.S. in their first debate Wednesday. While multiple Democrats highlighted China and the global threat of nuclear proliferation as major challenges, no two candidates gave the same answer when asked to identify the greatest geopolitical threat America currently faces. Four candidates former Maryland Rep. John Delaney, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan mentioned China in their answers. Though they were denied time to explain their answers, the focus on China signals broad bipartisan concern about the Asian nation's rapid rise into a global superpower. Current and former Trump administration officials say the meeting between Trump and Xi could revive the stalled trade talks.

Obama to nominate San Antonio mayor as HUD secretary San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is expected to be nominated as President Obama's next secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Gayle King reports.