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Rep Dina Titus’s Radical Rhetoric and Voting Record Under Fire After Calling ICE Agents ‘Terrorists’

February 5, 2026 5:30 pmFebruary 5, 2026 5:31 pm

Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, a progressive democrat, drew sharp criticism after posting “We need more tourists, not terrorists” in response to Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s presence in Las Vegas, appearing to equate ICE agents with terrorists. The remark...

Senator Ruben Gallego Introduces Bill to Hike Federal Minimum Wage to $20 by 2029

February 5, 2026 1:13 pmFebruary 5, 2026 1:18 pm

Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Thursday that he has introduced legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2029, framing it as a necessary step to ensure “no one who works full time in this...

UNR Women’s Volleyball Team Alleges ‘Emotional Blackmail’ and Intimidation Over Match Against Trans Athlete

February 4, 2026 2:12 pmFebruary 4, 2026 2:13 pm

The University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) is facing mounting backlash after members of its women’s volleyball team accused school officials of bullying, gaslighting, and threatening legal repercussions if they refused to compete against a transgender athlete from San Jose State University...

Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid to Block California’s Prop 50 Redistricting Scheme

February 4, 2026 12:43 pmFebruary 4, 2026 12:43 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined without comment to hear an emergency appeal from California Republicans seeking to block the new congressional map enacted under Proposition 50, allowing the Democrat-favoring redistricting plan to take effect for the 2026 midterm...

FBI Raids Illegal Biolab in Las Vegas Home Linked to CCP-Connected Reedley Facility, Raising Alarms Over National Security Risks

February 3, 2026 12:22 pmFebruary 3, 2026 12:22 pm

Federal agents from the FBI, alongside Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD), executed a high-stakes raid on a private residence in northeast Las Vegas over the weekend, uncovering an operational illegal biological laboratory stocked with thousands of vials containing suspected hazardous...

Arizona House Escalates Probe: Independent Counsel Retained in Governor Hobbs’ Alleged Pay-to-Play Scandal

February 3, 2026 7:25 amFebruary 3, 2026 7:25 am

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-29) announced on Monday that the House has retained independent counsel to deepen the investigation into Governor Katie Hobbs’ (D) alleged pay-to-play scandal at the Department of Child Safety (DCS). This move comes amid mounting...

Frontline Victory Fund Endorses Adriana Guzmán Fralick in Nevada AG Primary, Pledges Six-Figure Ad Spend

February 3, 2026 7:16 amFebruary 3, 2026 7:18 am

The Frontline Victory Fund, a conservative super PAC focused on state attorney general races, has endorsed Republican Adriana Guzmán Fralick in Nevada’s 2026 Attorney General primary and committed a six-figure advertising spend to support her campaign. In a statement released...