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52M Americans could be denied insurance if Obamacare is repealed

One in four non-elderly adults has a medical condition, ranging from diabetes to pregnancy to severe obesity to arthritis, that would make them uninsurable under the health coverage rules that prevailed before the Affordable Care Act, according to a new study.

Trump criticizes costs of F-35 fighter jets program

Donald Trump on Monday criticized Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet program as too expensive, the latest attack by the U.S. President-elect on large defense contractors.

 
McConnell says Congress will investigate CIA report about Russia interference

The top Senate Republican said Monday that Congress will investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump, an intelligence conclusion that the incoming commander in chief has called “ridiculous.”

Federal judge rejects vote recount in Pennsylvania

A federal judge is rejecting a Green Party-backed request to recount paper ballots in Pennsylvania’s presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump, and scan some counties’ election systems for signs of hacking.

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Charges of Russia hacking put Trump at odds with fellow Republicans

President-elect Donald Trump is facing an early test with fellow Republicans over U.S. relations with Russia, as lawmakers seek to investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election.

City of Las Vegas looks to build high-tech relationship with Alexa

The city of Las Vegas’ information technology department has been building an application for the Amazon Echo, a voice-controlled artificial intelligence speaker named Alexa, as part of a broader effort to allow residents to access city services in new ways.

Netanyahu said Trump can help undo Iran deal in ‘various ways’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will be a good friend to Israel and hopes the two countries can work together to dismantle the international nuclear agreement with Iran.

UNLV, UNR students want schools’ help in sanctuary campus issue

UNLV President Len Jessup has agreed to meet with students this week about their demand to be declared a sanctuary campus, one that ensures protections for undocumented immigrant students who may fear deportation.