Politics

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Senate panel approves immigration bill

WASHINGTON -- Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Reid fundraiser draws designer audience

Far from Searchlight, Sen. Harry Reid held a cocktail party fundraiser Friday in New York City hosted by Marianne Nestor Cassini, who runs Oleg Cassini Inc., the fashion design company named after her late husband. Women's Wear Daily sent a reporter...
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Obama promises action on Benghazi, IRS, AP phone records

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn’t abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek “a balance” between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.

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Trio of troubles threatening Obama's second term

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama seemed to lose control of his second-term agenda even before he was sworn in, when a school massacre led him to lift gun control to the fore. Now, as he tries to pivot from a stinging defeat on that issue and push forward on others, the president finds himself rocked by multiple controversies that are demoralizing his allies, emboldening his political foes and posing huge distractions for all.
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Adelsons fund more than politics

As much attention as Sheldon Adelson received for the estimated $93 million he gave to Republican politicians last year, he has also been a benefactor in the war against cancer and a significant donor to other causes, according to an analysis published last week.
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Domenici hopes to repair Reid rift

Former Sen. Pete Domenici says he’s surprised that he’s been shut out by his old friend, Sen. Harry Reid, but hopes to repair their relationship tattered by disclosure of a long-ago extramarital relationship.

Legislators start days with act of faith

Each weekday floor session of the Assembly and state Senate has opened with a prayer from ministers, priests, rabbis, Native Americans and, this session, even Teji Malik, a spiritual leader of the Sikh faith in Las Vegas.