Washington’s war on drugs hits the first family as the president’s son was found guilty on three felony counts involving his purchase of a gun while he was addicted to crack.
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President Joe Biden said he would accept the outcome of his son’s case and “will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.”
Federal, state and local races are on the ballot Tuesday in Nevada’s primary election. Follow this blog throughout the day for all the latest developments.
Republican Senate frontrunner Sam Brown expresses support for Trump’s pledge to not tax service workers’ tips if re-elected.
John Lee, running for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District, filed a complaint against David Flippo’s campaign, who he thinks made a website he says is defamatory. Flippo’s campaign denies any role.
After the mass shooting in Las Vegas, bump stocks were banned by federal regulation. But that rule is under challenge, and bump stocks could be legal once more.
Nevada lawmakers were successful in securing funding for 52 projects that include road improvements in Las Vegas and Henderson.
Rep. Steven Horsford cited the benefits in pushing to make child care tax credits permanent, which Republicans and a key Democratic senator oppose.
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the most powerful Nevadan ever elected to federal office and the longest-serving U.S. senator in state history, died Tuesday.
Haaland’s visit is part of a five-day swing through Western states to discuss the ongoing drought.
The measure, approved by a House committee on Tuesday, also would require the TSA to come up with better ways to communicate with those with vision or hearing impairment.
A man with Las Vegas ties who filmed himself smoking a joint of marijuana in the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection is seeking release from District of Columbia jail.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will start with visits to Las Vegas and Georgia to sell the $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package.
The $570 million Emergency Federal Leave Plan would provide up to 600 hours of paid leave to federal civil workers who have no sick time remaining, but need time off to care for themselves or others due to illness and school closures caused by the coronavirus.
Despite a legislative logjam, the Nevada congressional delegation and Las Vegas business leaders said Thursday they are seeking federal help for retraining and workforce development.