Joaquin Castro
Coverage of Joaquin Castro in the Nexus archive.
- ICE locking up more parents and children at for-profit detention center in Texas
The Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas, a for-profit facility, is detaining more parents and children, with 539 detainees including 112 children as of the latest count. Democratic lawmakers highlighted increased ICE arrests, children's trauma, and inadequate medical care, while facility operators and DHS claim compliance with detention standards.
- Scholten leads House Democrats seeking answers on Grand Rapids airman’s death
U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten is leading House Democrats in demanding answers from the Department of Defense regarding the rescinding of influenza vaccine requirements, which is linked to the death of airman Keon McDaniel during an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base. Lawmakers requested a formal review of the circumstances surrounding McDaniel's death and information for his family, as well as a briefing on the outbreak and policy changes.
- Flu cases at Texas base hit 275 as services again require recruits to get shots
Flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have risen to 275, up from 160 last week, following the ban on the influenza vaccine mandate by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Air Force confirmed the cases, and Rep. Joaquin Castro highlighted the increase.
- Mandatory flu shots for all military recruits as outbreak sickens nearly 300
The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for military recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional in April. This decision follows a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base that sickened nearly 300 people, though officials stated the mandate was unrelated to the outbreak.
- Watch: Rubio says he won't talk about Israel's nuclear capacities in public hearing
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro asked State Secretary Marco Rubio about Israel's nuclear capacities during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, but Rubio declined to discuss the topic publicly. The hearing took place amid ongoing conflict with Iran and Israeli military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- House Democrats urge Trump to address Israel’s nuclear program
House Democrats urged the Trump administration to address Israel's nuclear program, with Rep. Joaquin Castro and over two dozen lawmakers signing a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The letter raises concerns about multiple nuclear-armed states involved in the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The lawmakers seek answers from the Trump administration.
- House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: 'It's shameful'
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and abandoned his gubernatorial campaign after allegations of sexual misconduct were exposed by media reports. Lawmakers from both parties condemned his behavior, calling for stricter accountability and transparency in Congress.
- House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: 'It's shameful'
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and abandoned his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct. Lawmakers from both parties condemned his behavior and criticized the delay in exposing his actions, calling for stricter accountability in Congress.