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Affordable Housing -Not!

In a bizarre turn of events this morning, Donald Trump refused to show up and sign bi-partisan legislation that passed both chambers which would have increased the number of housing starts, lowered barriers to home-ownership, and restricted the ability of private equity firms to buy up single family homes in our neighborhoods.

What’s hilarious is that the Republicans were staging a press conference with the theme of “see, we do care about affordability” when word came down via Truth Social that Trump wouldn’t show up for the signing,

Unless ….. (wait for it)

The SAVE Act is passed by the Senate.

What is the SAVE Act? It’s the one that eliminates mail-in voting, mandates each state to turn over its voter rolls to the federal government, requires each citizen to show up to register (re-register) to vote with proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, name change documents or a passport. The only mechanism to vote would be in person with a government-issued photo i.d. The financial burden of all of this would fall onto the states.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed it (of course) but the U.S. Senate can’t get around the filibuster, hence Trump’s pique at Republican Senators who refuse to end the filibuster.

Now, let’s get back to the housing issue.

Last year, the Nevada Legislature passed a slew of bills which would have protected homeowners and renters. Republican governor Joe Lombardo vetoed them. One of the vetoes in the previous session protected private equity firms’ ability to buy up single family homes in Nevada neighborhoods and turn them into rental properties. This action, highly prevalent in certain neighborhoods, turns single family homes into rental units and drives up housing prices, thus acing out the average home buyer. In 2025, Lombardo successfully blocked it – killing it twice.

See a pattern here?

Our MAGA Republican president. Our MAGA Republican governor. Do you really think they care about affordability and the ever-increasing cost of housing?

Nope.

But they do care about the money-ed class. We have the proof.

A Fine Day For A Name Removal

This morning, a federal judge ruled that DJT’s name must removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

The ruling made by District Court Judge Christopher Cooper stands which affirms that the Congress named the living memorial to John F. Kennedy, and only Congress can change it.

Yay!

It’s a beautiful day in D.C. and there are several live feeds on YouTube with cameras trained on the lettering, in anticipation of the name removal.

Of course, the White House is desperately (reportedly) trying to stop this.

We do a love a mini-drama!

Tune in, if you’d like, here are two lives:

WATCH: Nevada Delivers First in the Nation Proposal to DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee

This is a press release issued May 29, 2026

As a majority-minority, working-class, battleground state, Nevada not only meets the DNC criteria but will propel our party to success in 2028
In today’s presentation to the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee, Nevada leaders, including Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno; CBC Chair Emeritus Congressman Steven Horsford of Nevada’s 4th District; Former State Senator, White House staffer, Culinary 226 political director and current Chief of Staff to the Congressman Yvanna Cancela; Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar; and Former aide to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and architect of the Reid Machine Rebecca Lambe, laid out the case that in addition to being the only state that meets the committee’s early state criteria, kicking off Democrats’ nominating process in Nevada is a strategic decision that will set our party up for success in 2028.
 
 WATCH HERE

Party leaders underscored that Nevada is best positioned to be first in the nation because we meet all of the necessary criteria of rigorousness, efficiency, and fairness as outlined by the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee:

“Nevada is the third-most diverse state in the nation and our electorate represents the coalition it takes to win national elections. We are a vibrant majority-minority state that Latino, Black, AANHPI, Native American, multi-racial, young and white communities all call home. We are also union strong and where working-class adults make up 70% of the electorate,” said Horsford. “Nevada is where candidates learn whether their coalition can scale nationally. It’s how I won my district–one that is both urban and rural, racially diverse, working class, where union members live and work, and where small businesses, many women and minority-owned, thrive.”

“Successful candidates will need to run statewide organizing efforts that work in the diverse neighborhoods of metropolitan Clark County, organize battleground precincts in Washoe County, begin to win in places like Carson City, where state employees now belong to a union, and make inroads in the unique rural counties of our state,” said Cancela. “Nevada’s expansive rural counties include small mining towns, cattle ranchers, and farmers–voters we can win here and beyond our state’s borders with the right outreach and message.” 

“With universal vote by mail, seven days of in-person early voting, county-wide Election Day vote centers, automatic voter registration, same-day registration, and a ballot cure process, Nevada has some of the most progressive voter access laws in the country. So we can ensure that all voters – no matter where they work or what hours they keep – can have access to the ballot box,” said Aguilar. “We continue to make voting in Nevada secure and accessible to all because we know that the more voices heard, the stronger our party will be.”

Most importantly, presenters demonstrated that Nevada is the state best positioned to nominate a candidate who can build the necessary coalition it takes to win in a general election and take back the White House.“Nevada tests a candidate’s ability to persuade and turnout new swing voters – who are often younger, non-college educated, and diverse; to craft a working-class economic message; build a multi-racial coalition; engage union workers; and run an effective organizing campaign,” said Lambe. “The early calendar is first and foremost about selecting a nominee who can win the White House.

Nevada is where that test should begin. Now is the moment.”Watch here to see our presentation video, which tells the story of why Nevada should be the First in the Nation primary in 2028. 

Trump claims presidential immunity denies $83.3 million payment to E. Jean Carroll.

President Donald Trump has asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to pause enforcement of the $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to E. Jean Carroll, seeking to delay payment. At the same time, he prepares a potential Supreme Court appeal.

The request comes days after the appeals court rejected Trump’s bid to rehear the case before the full court, effectively ending his path to further review at that level.

Trump claims presidential immunity as granted by the Supreme Court and argues that allowing enforcement now would cause irreparable harm, since Carroll has publicly stated she plans to give away any money she receives.

Former NASA astronauts launch new group to promote U.S. constitutional values

Astronauts for America

More than 100 retired NASA astronauts have banded together to form a new nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting U.S. constitutional principles. The following is from their web site https://www.astronautsforamerica.org/

“Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan organization of former NASA astronauts who have sworn to defend the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to science, evidence-based decision-making, public service, and the rule of law.

We work to uphold constitutional principles and to support leaders who demonstrate commitment to those principles and the ability to work across differences to solve problems.

We’re focused on protecting American constitutional democracy for the long term—beyond any election cycle.”

Here is their open letter to America:

“To Our Fellow Americans:

Looking at the Earth from space, we see what unites us more than what divides us. As former NASA astronauts, that perspective shapes everything we do.

We view our oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution as a lifelong commitment. And today, with the launch of Astronauts For America, we take on a new mission: to reinvigorate American democracy. It’s a critical mission that depends upon all of our vigilance and support.

For decades we’ve seen a steady erosion of our founding values and principles that weakens our democratic systems. The result has been political polarization and subversion of key constitutional and institutional norms, including bipartisan cooperation, executive constraint, and judicial independence.

In spaceflight, ignoring evidence costs scientific advancement, mission success, and even lives. In democracy, it costs trust, stability, international respect, and the health and well-being of the governed.

If you’re like us, you might not be used to talking about politics outside of your home. We didn’t spend time discussing who we voted for when we were working in the NASA Astronaut Corps. We know the importance of respecting one another and speaking up when things don’t look right. We’ve seen what Americans can achieve when we work as a team toward a common goal.

Our new mission is patriotic, not partisan. We are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents from many different backgrounds who share a love of this country. We believe deeply in the principles that have propelled our nation for 250 years, such as the rule of law, constructive checks and balances, equal opportunity, and the peaceful transfer of power. A strong democracy makes all else possible: economic growth, national security, and our rights and freedoms.

Astronauts For America will partner with voters and support leaders, regardless of party, who govern in accordance with the Constitution and work out differences to get things done for the good of the nation. We’ll also take officials to task when they ignore the rule of law or distort and disregard the facts.

We’re calling on all our fellow patriots to join us in this mission and put country over party. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, remember the democratic values that have allowed our nation to excel. We encourage you to sign the pledge and join our crew at AstronautsForAmerica.org.

We are very grateful for the opportunities provided to us by this great country which allowed us to live our version of the American Dream. Together, let’s ensure that America remains a land of opportunity and a beacon of democracy for another 250 years.

Sincerely,
The Members of Astronauts For America”

Horsford Presses Hospital CEOs on Health Care Cuts, Demands Accountability for Nevada Patients and Workers

This is a press release on April 28, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today highlighted the devastating impacts of Congressional Republican’s decision to enact the largest healthcare cuts in U.S. history via the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting its real-world impacts to patients across Nevada during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing.

The hearing featured executives from some of the nation’s largest hospital systems, including HCA Healthcare and CommonSpirit Health, which operate key facilities throughout Southern Nevada such as Sunrise Hospital, MountainView Hospital, and St. Rose Dominican. The Committee Hearing gave Congressman Horsford a direct platform to elevate the voices of Nevada families and frontline healthcare workers already grappling with the fallout of these cuts.  

“Last year, Republicans pushed through the largest healthcare cuts in American history, and now Nevadans are paying the price.” said Rep. Horsford. “Hospitals across our state are bracing for increased strain on emergency rooms, fewer resources for providers, and growing financial instability that threatens patient care. From rural communities to urban centers, these cuts are creating a dangerous ripple effect across Nevada’s healthcare system. When hospitals are forced to cut services or shut their doors, patients are left with fewer options, longer wait times, and higher costs. That is simply unacceptable and inexcusable.”

During the hearing, Congressman Horsford pressed executives on how they plan to protect access to care, support their workforce, and prevent further strain on already overburdened emergency departments. He referenced a recent report from Public Citizen, which found that four hospitals in Nevada – St. Rose Dominican-Delima, Humboldt General Hospital, Pershing General Hospital and Grover C. Dils Medical Center – are all at risk of closing, reducing medical services, or laying off workers as a direct result of Republican’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Congressman Horsford also highlighted a major win for Nevada health care workers, with more than 300 Sunrise Hospital employees represented by SEIU Local 1107 securing their union contract after over a year of negotiations. During the hearing, the executive from HCA Healthcare committed to working with the union moving forward.

To watch Rep. Horsford’s full remarks from today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing, click here.

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Meidas Touch Highlights Horsford

Meidas Touch is one of the fastest growing independent media outlets in the world.  It is the number one pro-democracy podcast on all media platforms. 

This afternoon, it dropped a report on this past week’s cross examination by the Congressional Ways and Means Committee of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.  

Congressman Steven Horsford is highlighted at the beginning.  Watch:

18 Minutes. 47 Minutes. A Troubling Pattern of Insider Trading That the Trump Administration Can’t Explain.

This is a press release on April 22, 2026

Horsford Raises Market Manipulation and Insider Trading Concerns and Pushes Immediate Refunds for American Families

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Ways and Means Committee nearly a year since his last public hearing demanding answers on potential market manipulation and insider trading within the Donald Trump’s Administration, that raises serious questions about market manipulation and potential insider trading including market-moving tariff decisions, well-timed trades, and refunds still owed to American families after tariffs the Supreme Court has ruled illegal.

“18 minutes before last year’s tariff pause announcement, traders placed enormous bets that the market would surge. And 47 minutes before the President’s announcement on Iran negotiations, someone shorted the oil market by hundreds of millions of dollars.” Rep. Horsford explained. “That is not coincidence. That is a pattern. And the only people with access to that information ahead of time are inside this Administration.”

Congressman Horsford pointed to a broader trend in which tariff announcements and sudden reversals repeatedly moved markets, raising concerns about who may have had advance knowledge and the ability to profit.

“Ambassador Greer sat in that chair one year ago and said directly, ‘No, this is not market manipulation.’ But the truth is, there is now a clear pattern: tariffs are announced, markets move, a sudden reversal follows, and then the tariffs resume, over and over again.” Rep. Horsford said. “Working families are left dealing with higher costs, while those with inside access may be cashing in. At minimum, this demands an investigation.”

Congressman Horsford emphasized that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) functioned as a hidden tax on consumers driving up prices on everyday goods while the Supreme Court has since ruled those tariffs illegal.

“If families paid these tariffs at the checkout line, they deserve their money back plain and simple,” Rep. Horsford said.

To deliver direct relief, Congressman Horsford introduced the RELIEF Act, which would automatically refund within 90 days, no application required, no red tape, and bureaucratic hurdles.

Earlier this year, Congressman Horsford led 131 Democrats demanding transparency around the Administration’s “Liberation Day” raising concerns that someone may have benefited from advance knowledge of poly decisions. That letter is available here.

He also challenged the Administration’s claims about trade “deals,” noting that real agreements must be submitted to Congress.

“If these were real trade deals, Congress would have seen them,” Rep. Horsford said. “What this Administration calls ‘deals’ are temporary, unenforceable, and one social media post away from disappearing. The American people deserve transparency, accountability and their money back.”

Watch Congressman Horsford’s full remarks here.

Chesley update

On April 14, 2026, the Mesquite City Council voted to settle Chesley v. City of Mesquite, et al., Case No. A23-877738-B, Case No. A-25-91-7767-W and EEOC Charge No. 487-2025-01055, for $1,425,000.00, with settlement contingent upon a fully executed settlement agreement or upon order from the 8th Judicial District Court, and with all settlement amounts paid by Travelers Insurance Company for over $1.425 million.

To read a historical document on this case, go to the second article on page 7 of the blog.

https://mesquite2moapadems.com/blog/page/7/#