What would a government shutdown mean for Nevada?
As a federal shutdown looms, Congressional Democrats hold out for a better deal for their constituents.
Sep
2025
22
NATIONAL POLITICS
Sep
2025
10
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
Jul
2025
24
The broken American Dream shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
Jun
2025
26
Nevada Democrat cautions against war in Iran
Assemblyman and veteran Reuben D’Silva believes diplomacy can keep Iranian nuclear threats at bay.
Jun
2025
25
Public land development has consequences, conservationist warns
Widespread privatization of public lands was removed from the Federal budget bill for now, but a US Senator from Utah seeks to reinstate provisions.
May
2025
29
Sweeping cuts to social programs have voters on edge
Medicaid cuts may impact everyone from parents to children and other vulnerable Nevada populations.
May
2025
22
Republicans pass Trump’s sweeping budget bill, cutting $500 billion in Medicare funding
The plan would add $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit while shifting resources away from everyday Americans to the country’s wealthiest.
Mar
2025
21
AOC and Bernie Sanders urge Democrats to fight harder during stop in North Las Vegas
At a time when Democratic leadership faces pressure to push back on Donald Trump’s agenda, progressive leaders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders say grassroots activism has never been more important. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t necessarily care if...
Mar
2025
18
Trump’s plan to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires ‘would be devastating for Nevadans,’ senator warns
Nevada Democratic US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said a Republican plan to cut taxes on the rich can only be offset by about $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid. Nevada Democratic US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Monday renewed a warning that a tax cut proposal...
Mar
2025
11
Cortez Masto reintroduces bill to improve access to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatments
Nevada’s senior US Senator says the COMPLETE Care Act would allow primary care clinics to hire mental health professionals — a model that experts note can help doctors identify and treat mental health and substance use disorders before someone reaches a crisis. ...
