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Campaign 2018: Nevada Dems pushing to increase voter turnout

In an effort to fire up voters before the midterm elections, Nevada Democrats have launched a one-stop shop for voter registration, information and volunteer opportunities.

Ben Carson tours Las Vegas homeless facilities

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said Wednesday that centers like Las Vegas’ courtyard project make it “easy” for homeless people to access services in one place and can be effective in reducing unsheltered homelessness.

Trump’s VA pick denies wrecking car, allegations of bad behavior

President Donald Trump’s pick for Veterans Affairs secretary showed “a pattern” of questionable prescription drug practices and drunken behavior, including crashing a government vehicle while intoxicated and doling out a large supply of a prescription opioid to a White House military staff member, according to a summary of allegations compiled by Democratic staff of a Senate panel.

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Macron urges US to reject isolationism in address to Congress

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced nationalism and urged the United States to reject isolationism in a speech before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.

Supreme Court leaning toward giving Trump travel ban victory

The Supreme Court is considering whether the president can indefinitely keep people out of the country based on nationality. A decision is expected by late June.

Judge rules against Trump administration’s decision to end DACA

A federal judge ruled Tuesday against the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation, calling the Department of Homeland Security’s rationale against the program “arbitrary and capricious.”

MGM exec appointed to replace Crear on Nevada Board of Regents

A seat on the Nevada Board of Regents made vacant by now-Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear will be filled temporarily by North Las Vegas resident and MGM executive Anthony Williams.

 
Trump welcomes Macron to White House with hug, military display

The U.S. and French presidents lauded the fraternity the two countries share, their love of freedom and their ability to spill blood in common cause, starting with the American Revolution and continuing through two world wars.

Hearing for VA secretary pick delayed amid misconduct allegations

President Donald Trump’s pick to head Veterans Affairs appeared to be in trouble Tuesday as a Senate panel delayed a confirmation hearing over allegations of misconduct by the nominee while serving as a White House physician.

Senators may delay hearing for Trump’s VA pick

Senators are discussing plans to delay the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to be Veteran Affairs secretary over growing questions about the nominee’s ability to manage the government’s second-largest department.