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Democrats, community leaders challenge the SAVE America Act
Nevada Democrats and local organizations call the measure unnecessary, voter suppression, and a White House ploy to control elections.
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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.
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
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Rep. Steven Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips, abolish subminimum wage
A new proposal from the Democratic congressman seeks to go beyond Trump’s campaign promise of cutting taxes on tips by also eliminating the subminimum wage, which allows some workers to be paid as low as $2.13 per hour. Amid a national push to eliminate federal taxes on tipped income, Nevada Democratic US Rep. Steven Horsford…
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Nevadans are fighting back against Elon Musk’s quest to cut key government programs
From Las Vegas to Carson City, Nevada residents and officials are trying to reign in the powers of Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire with several conflicts of interest who seemingly has access to Americans’ most sensitive private data. As billionaire Elon Musk continues to rifle through dozens of federal agencies to slash “wasteful” government spending…
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‘No Tax on Tips Act’ introduced in Congress with help from Nevada delegation
Cutting taxes on tips became a cornerstone campaign issue last year for both President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, after Trump announced the proposal during a campaign stop in Las Vegas. Federal lawmakers on Thursday introduced new bipartisan legislation that would eliminate federal income taxes on tipped income — a measure already supported by…
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Many fear help for Nevada water conservation will dry up under Trump
Despite billions from the Inflation Reduction Act going to benefit Nevada, President-elect Donald Trump and conservative fiscal hawks may pursue a partial or full repeal once Trump takes office, according to lawmakers. As a series of wildfires in Southern California in recent days have illustrated the devastating impacts of a historic decades-long drought caused by…
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How a government shutdown would affect Nevada
After President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan resolution to avert a shutdown of the federal government ahead of a Friday deadline, Nevada officials say many federal workers could be forced to work without pay during a busy holiday travel season. A looming government shutdown instigated by President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk could…
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Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee wins Democratic House leadership role
Even though Republicans will retain control of the US House for now, Lee told colleagues that electing battle-tested members like her to Democratic leadership could help the party retake control of Congress in 2026. Less than two weeks after winning her fourth term to Congress, Nevada US Rep. Susie Lee has won a leadership position…
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Breaking down the 2024 election results in Nevada
While Donald Trump won the presidency and appears to be on track to winning Nevada, his success isn’t translating as much for down-ballot Republicans. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday officialy secured enough votes to be awarded Nevada’s six electoral votes, according to Decision Desk HQ and The Nevada Independent, further adding to his presidential…
