Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good week. I am honored to share these updates with you and let you know what I’ve been up to these past few weeks in Washington, D.C. and San Antonio. You can expect these to hit your inbox once a week. As always, if you’d like to opt out of receiving our newsletter, you can hit the unsubscribe at the bottom of the page or call my office in Washington at (202) 225-3236.  

 
San Antonio Events 

Leaven Kids Center Grand Opening

Last Thursday, I joined the Leaven Kids at the Westway Center to celebrate the grand opening of the center that will serve our kids through mentorship, tutoring, and counseling programs.

Town hall with Rep. Martinez Fischer and Mayor Nirenberg

Last Saturday, I joined Rep. Martinez Fischer and Mayor Nirenberg in San Antonio to hear from you and give updates on what is happening in Congress. It is important to me that I get face time with my constituents and hear directly from you about your experiences and how we can help. Thank you to the many folks who turned out and engaged with us! We are so much stronger when we work together.

Washington, D.C. Events and Hearings 

Last week, I questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director Ratcliffe, and FBI Director Kash Patel on Signal gate.  They could not give me a direct answer, and I called them out on their dishonesty. Our national security is critical, and we need our most important national security professionals to take it seriously.

Watch the full clip here.

 
In the Media 

I joined some interviews in the last couple of weeks to discuss Signalgate and the impact of the Administration's reckless tariffs and their impact on both Texas and San Antonio.  

MSNBC, Way Too Early with Ali Vitali:

Watch clip highlight here.

MSNBC, With Symone Sanders: 
 

Watch the clip highlight here. 

KENS 5
 

 Watch the clip highlight here. 

 
Article of the Week

 


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Legislative Updates 

Protecting the National Park Service

I led a letter with Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) to protect San Antonio’s historic missions. In our letter sent to Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, I highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic significance of the Missions, demanding that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) reverse its decision to end the lease for the San Antonio National Park Service headquarters. I know how much the missions mean to our community, so I will not back down.

Read the full letter here.

 
Protecting Veteran Jobs and Military Spouses from the Administration’s Mass Firings  

I led more than 40 House Democrats demanding that the Trump Administration stop and reverse the mass firings of veterans and military spouses from federal agencies. Donald Trump recklessly cut over 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veterans Affairs with no recourse. I am demanding that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outline what steps they will take to make things right. I know how much our veterans do for our country, and they deserve better.

Read the full letter here.

 
Social Media Highlights 

Here are a couple statements from me in the last week. You can follow me to see these in real time on X @JoaquinCastrotx, Instagram @joaquincastrotx, Facebook @Congressman Joaquin Castro, Threads @JoaquinCastrotx, and Bluesky @JoaquinCastrotx.

On the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador




On the RFK Jr.'s plan to lay off workers 



On the Administration’s Latest Tariffs Targeting Texas



 
This Week’s Reminder

Congressional Art Competition

 

As always you can contact my district office at (210)-348-8216 or my Washington office at (202)-225-3236 for anything you need. I also post frequently on social media. Again, you can follow me on X @JoaquinCastrotx, Instagram @joaquincastrotx, Facebook @Congressman Joaquin Castro, Threads @JoaquinCastrotx, and Bluesky @JoaquinCastrotx.

That’s all for this week. Talk soon.

 
Sincerely,

Joaquin Castro
Member of Congress