Politics
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Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: “If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month.”
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Commentary: Nevada’s fake electors outnumber Nevada’s noncitizen voters
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and national and state Republican organizations have sued Nevada, alleging noncitizens could be voting in the state. The suit does not document or even allege a single specific instance of a noncitizen voting in Nevada.
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Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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Local Latino and environmental leaders discuss impacts of climate change, federal investments in Nevada
Panelists discussed the intersection of climate change and its impacts on Latino communities, Nevada’s specific struggles with air quality, housing, and water infrastructure, and how federal investments are transforming Nevada into a clean energy powerhouse.
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Coalition of Nevada organizations argue Question 3 would make voting harder and disenfranchise voters
The groups opposing the measure have expressed concern that the reforms included in Question 3 could actually lead to voters being disenfranchised by making voting more confusing and time-consuming. A series of studies suggests those concerns are valid.
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‘I want you to be able to get ahead’: Harris makes her case to Latino voters in Univision town hall
Undecided Latinos told Harris what’s worrying them and asked about her plans in a televised town hall. Harris said she was focused on addressing price gouging, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and building more affordable housing to help lower the cost of living.
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Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
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Home ownership is becoming less attainable in Southern Nevada. Harris’ housing plan could reverse the trend.
With median home prices near an all-time high and a severe shortage of affordable units, local housing experts say Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ housing plan could be a good start to solving the problem. Irma Cuevas has always wanted to be a homeowner. So far, though, the 34-year-old Las Vegas resident has been a…
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
