NATIONAL POLITICS
Rosen-backed bill to connect veterans with benefits signed into law
| January 9, 2025
The new law will give $10 million annually to the US Department of Veteran Affairs to increase outreach efforts to help former servicemembers get benefits they’re entitled to. Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Nevada Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen to bolster outreach efforts by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and alert former servicemembers of […]Jimmy Carter, trigésimo noveno presidente de EE. UU., muere a los 100 años
| December 29, 2024
Jimmy Carter, trigésimo noveno presidente de EE. UU., muere a los 100 años.How a government shutdown would affect Nevada
| December 19, 2024
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 […]Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
| November 21, 2024
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee wins Democratic House leadership role
| November 15, 2024
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 […]Nevada lawmaker introduces bill to protect taxpayers from penalties caused by IRS delays
| November 14, 2024
Nevada US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Tax Administration Simplification Act seeks to streamline certain tax processes and eliminate late fees assessed by the IRS due to processing delays on the government’s end. A new federal proposal seeks to implement a slew of new reforms for individuals and small businesses filing their taxes that lawmakers say […]
