In an interview with The Nevada Independent, she said she still worries about Republican attempts to ban the procedure nationwide.

The chairman of the committee responsible for funding the Department of Homeland Security has mixed feelings on the bipartisan deal.

The DHS appropriations subcommittee chair said he wouldn't support an approach that would leave immigration enforcement without congressional supervision.

Congress appropriated $713 million to the office in fiscal 2025, which ended September 30. Only $472 million of that has been distributed, according to an analysis of publicly available documents by The 19th.

As the resort industry offers support through meals and other supplies, TSA agents cite an "important mission" and continue to work despite missing paychecks.

The bill, a Trump priority that is being debated this week but is not expected to pass, seeks to increase the restrictions on registering to vote in hopes of cutting down on non-citizen voting — already a rare and illegal occurrence.

She said Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have forced Boulder City Hospital to make "sacrifices," including ending overnight stays.

Democrats representing the state in Congress have expressed support for some of the president's stated aims while raising concerns about his approach.

Nevada's senior senator also answered questions on the Epstein files and the 2028 presidential race in a conversation with Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston.

Nevada's two Democratic senators say Republicans have not put forth proposals that sufficiently rein in immigration enforcement agents, and they will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a result.

Amodei said concerns about Republicans losing the House in 2026 did not shape his decision. He is the latest of nearly three dozen House members to hang up their hats ahead of the midterms. 

The congressman, who has served for a decade and a half, is the only Republican in Nevada's delegation.

Silver State could vote before everyone else, though a decision is months away. Potential presidential contenders are taking notice.

Reduced eligibility for SNAP assistance is just one way the food program is changing. Starting in October, states will also have to pay more to administer benefits and may be penalized for high payment error rates.

The senator, who criticized Kristi Noem, said she would consider the facts and "make an appropriate decision at that time" if the DHS secretary is impeached.

New federal rules are requiring states to pay more of SNAP's administrative costs, provide food assistance to fewer residents and curb erroneous payments.

Congress can't change a policy that will tax gamblers on money they didn't win before it goes into effect, but lawmakers are eyeing an early 2026 fix.

We asked the Nevada delegation about their favorite holiday traditions.

Nevada's sole GOP congressman offered an hour of his time for a wide-ranging end-of-year interview with The Indy's editorial team.

Criticism has mounted amid reports that Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.