U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the United States must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, which is a semiautonomous region that’s part of NATO ally Denmark.
Politics and Government
The Colorado River, which provides Las Vegas’ main water supply via Lake Mead, is in crisis in more ways than one.
Legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, which would’ve barred tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval, faltered on the Senate floor Thursday.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would increase the number of people with health insurance by 100,000 this year, 3 million in 2027, 4 million in 2028 and 1.1 million in 2029.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo launches “Protect Girls’ Sports” ballot initiative to bar transgender athletes from female leagues and amend state constitution.
When U.S. Sen. Harry Reid urged lawmakers to outlaw prostitution, he got an outcry of opposition from brothel owners and prostitutes and tepid responses from the legislators.
Clark County School District Associate Superintendent Joyce Haldeman said, “You can give us more money”
to legislators who questioned why schools can’t provide additional classes needed by credit-deficient students.