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Democrats' outgoing chair says Trump's win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters
Read full article: Democrats' outgoing chair says Trump's win forces party to reassess how it reaches votersThe outgoing Democratic National Committee chairman is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses that parties in power have faced around the world.
Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back him
Read full article: Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back himNevada GOP Senate Republican runner-up Jeff Gunter has continued his attacks on the nominee and retired Army Capt. Sam Brown.
Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown overcomes crowded GOP Senate primary field, setting up key Nevada race
Read full article: Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown overcomes crowded GOP Senate primary field, setting up key Nevada raceRetired Army Capt. Sam Brown has overcome a crowded primary field in Nevada’s Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP field
Read full article: Trump backs Sam Brown in US Senate race, widening momentum gap in crowded Nevada GOP fieldFormer president Donald Trump has endorsed retired Army Capt. Sam Brown for U.S. Senate in Nevada over a crowded GOP primary field.
First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination
Read full article: First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nominationThe nominee who could become the first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge is fighting back against characterizations of his work by law enforcement groups that are jeopardizing his nomination.
Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidates
Read full article: Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidatesWhen the wife of Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown spoke about an abortion she had in Texas right before they met, some Republicans welcomed the disclosure.
Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match
Read full article: Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US matchA Purple Heart recipient who lost Nevada’s 2022 GOP Senate primary has filed his formal candidacy for the seat held by first-term Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West
Read full article: Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US WestThe Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West.
Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise
Read full article: Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims riseDemocratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship.
Jeff Gunter, a dermatologist who was Trump's ambassador to Iceland, is running for Nevada Senate
Read full article: Jeff Gunter, a dermatologist who was Trump's ambassador to Iceland, is running for Nevada SenateA dermatologist who was ambassador to Iceland during Donald Trump’s administration is running for U.S. Senate in Nevada.
Election denier Jim Marchant running for US Senate in Nevada
Read full article: Election denier Jim Marchant running for US Senate in NevadaA Nevada Republican who led a movement of candidates who promoted Donald Trump's lies of a stolen 2020 election says he will run for the U.S. Senate next year against Democratic incumbent Jacky Rosen in the swing state.
Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing
Read full article: Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backingA bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California is asking the Biden administration to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
Nevada delegation wants statue of late senator replaced
Read full article: Nevada delegation wants statue of late senator replacedThe delegation members' letters also voiced support for local efforts to rename Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. Two of the letter-signers were among delegation members who asked state lawmakers in 2017 to remove the McCarran statue from the Capitol. To replace the statue in the U.S. Capitol, the state Legislature must pass a resolution identifying the statue to be replaced along with the name of a replacement, and several other requirements. Each state is invited to place two statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. Nevada added its second honoree in 2005 with a statue of 19th century Northern Paiute author and educator Sarah Winnemucca.