The Latest Breaking News from Cortez Masto

A Nevada Democratic U.S. senator wants Congress to step in to ensure mining companies can use established mineral claims to dump waste on neighboring federal lands

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada says she is running for reelection

Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation introduced bicameral legislation Tuesday to guarantee state, tribal and local officials have a seat at the table when a permanent nuclear waste repository is proposed in their backyards — a nod to the heavily opposed Yucca Mountain project.

LAS VEGAS — One year ago this week, Nevada’s most powerful federal representative died, but he still continues to play a major role in Silver State politics.

RENO, Nevada — Despite efforts by Republicans to make inroads with Nevada’s Latino voters, early CNN exit polls show that outreach was largely unsuccessful.

Republicans had placed their midterm hopes on a roster of Latina candidates to make gains with Latino voters, but the verdict was mixed

Nevada’s democratic congressional members used a strong midterm showing as evidence for why they should be the first Democratic primary stop in a joint statement on Friday urging the Democratic National Committee to put the state in the top slot

The Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in Nevada is conceding that he lost the election, saying that although the race was very close he won’t contest the result

Democrats retained control of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won reelection in an exceptionally close race. She speaks with Morning Edition about what the race means for her party.

"You almost need to stand in awe of the incompetence"

Republicans need 218 seats to claim a majority in the House of Representatives