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Horsford Votes for War Powers Resolution on Unauthorized Military Action in Iran

This is a press release issued March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) yesterday voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution requiring congressional approval before the United States enters further military conflict with Iran. This vote comes after President Donald Trump escalated military action in Iran without seeking authorization from Congress.

“This resolution comes down to one thing: the People’s consent,” said Rep. Horsford. “The President chose to bypass the Constitution and launch an unauthorized military action. This is more than ignoring congressional authority – it is disregarding both the U.S. Constitution and the American public, who refuse to be dragged into another unnecessary and endless conflict.”

“Six American servicemembers have lost their lives and their families are already paying the price and many more have been wounded.” Rep. Horsford continued, “These are real people who have sacrificed everything for this country they deserve more than uncertainty. If we are asking our troops to risk their lives, the country deserves to know the mission, the cost, and how it ends. Servicemembers who swore an oath to defend the Constitution deserve assurance that any decision putting their lives at risk follows the Constitution.”

“Moreover, this unauthorized military conflict carries real consequences for families here at home,” added Rep. Horsford. “Working families have already been struggling with the rising cost of groceries, gas, and everyday necessities; the last thing working families need is another open-ended conflict with no clear plan.”

Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District is home to Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, Hawthorne Army Depot, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families whose lives are directly affected by decisions of war and peace.

Rep. Horsford concluded: “Our troops are willing to do their duty. Congress must do ours.”

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MASTO PUSHES Lateral Water Pipeline Act.

Washington, D.C. – On February 26, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) passed her bill to allow the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to construct a new water pipeline to provide water-delivery redundancy for over one million Nevadans. The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Water Pipeline Act would dramatically improve the reliability of Las Vegas’s water system and protect residents from outages, while safeguarding ecosystems in Sloan Canyon. The bill also expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA) by nearly 9,300 acres – increasing its size by nearly 20 percent.

The Southern Nevada Water Authority proposed project improves the redundancy, reliability, and flexibility of water delivery to the City of Henderson and the southern Las Vegas Valley.

The project includes individual transmission and storage projects for nearly a million existing customers while allowing flexibility to meet Southern Nevada’s future water demands.

Click on the link for additional information.

https://www.snwa.com/infrastructure-improvements/horizon-lateral/index.html

Trump moves to block Middle East free press during Iraq war.

When Donald Trump joined with Benjamin Netanyahu to again attack Iran, he urged the Iranian people to “take over your government.”

Of course, dismantling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the supreme leader’s authority, establishing a secular constitution, and ensuring free elections remain extremely low.

Among the many tactical and strategic challenges is a press able to Challenge Ideology by expressing views on democracy and human rights that run counter to the traditional, state-centered Ideology.

Of course, any free press is not what Trump wants. Minho Kim, reporting for the NY Times from Washington on February 25, said that Trump is seeking to limit safeguards protecting the editorial freedom of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Middle East Broadcasting Networks, which are private nonprofits, and that they now have to sign a contract with the Trump administration to receive the money that Congress authorized.

Such a contract gives political appointees more control over their operations, including Kari Lake, who leads the parent agency of the federally funded news groups, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, a longtime supporter and former Republican candidate ideologically aligned with Trump.

According to a draft of the proposal reviewed by The New York Times and two people familiar with the matter, Lake for Trump would have the power to veto new hires for editors in chief, chief executives, and members of their boards, and could unilaterally shut down parts of their news operations with a two-week notice.

As of now, contract negotiations continue.

Optics – Iran

Unfortunately, each of us is stuck in the fantastical reality show of a deranged flimflam man who somehow convinced a whole lot of people to entrust him with the United States of America, the most powerful nation on earth.

I’m not going to discuss whether going to war in Iran is a good idea. I’m simply going to point out the obvious contempt this con man has for the rest of us.

Such as …

He addressed the nation in his “State of the Union” Tuesday night. He barely mentioned Iran in passing.

He waited until Congress left D.C. to launch an attack on Iran and start another U.S. war in the Middle East.

He didn’t bother to stay in D.C. in a secure setting with our intelligence apparatus at his side, or our military leaders.

Instead, he launched this new war in the Middle East from his non-secured golf resort in Florida.

He didn’t announce this attack to the nation on any official government channel. Instead, he used his privately owned social media company to play a pre-recorded message.

He waited until almost everyone in the nation was asleep to play his recording in the middle of the night. Surprise!

He didn’t wear a tie.

He wore a baseball cap drawn low over his eyes.

He gave unsubstantiated reasons for launching this new war.

What he said directly to the Iranian people made no sense.

He off-handedly mentioned we (U.S. military) may suffer casualties. This morning reports are that three service people have been killed — as in lost their lives.

He hosted a fundraiser at his golf resort in Florida last night as our service people were in harm’s way being injured or dying.

Here we go again. Lost lives and treasure on stupid wars.

Did you notice that I didn’t say his name? I’m not going to say his name.

Don’t bother trying to convince anyone this is a good idea or not. Don’t try to extrapolate the pros and cons and likely unintended consequences.

Instead, look forward to the day that a majority of the American people open their eyes and realize that we deserve better than this. I remain confident that enough of them will — hopefully, before it is too late.

Interview: Josh Shapiro

I am posting comprehensive interviews with leaders of our party. These are in no particular order, but as I come across one that is interesting.

It is important that we familiarize ourselves with those who may run for president in 2028 and also listen carefully to their messaging so we can more effectively communicate.

If you missed the interview with Governor Gavin Newsome, you can access it HERE.

If you missed the interview with Governor J.B. Pritzker, you can access it HERE.

This interview with Governor Josh Shapiro is with Katie Couric on YouTube.

Horsford Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Removal and Signs Articles of Impeachment

This is a press release issued January 26, 2026

NORTH LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today called for President Trump to fire Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Ms. Kristi Noem, and announced that he has signed articles of impeachment against her.

“Since her confirmation, Secretary Noem has turned the Department of Homeland Security into a symbol of unchecked power and cruelty,” said Rep. Horsford. “Under her leadership, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been transformed into a secret police force that operates with impunity – terrorizing communities and trampling constitutional rights across the country. Whether through incompetence or complicity, Secretary Noem has allowed lawless abuses to flourish and, as we have seen this past month in Minneapolis, the consequences have been deadly.”

“President Trump became a household name with the catchphrase, “You’re Fired;” it is time he says it to Secretary Noem,” Rep. Horsford continued. “Failing to act now makes him further complicit in her incompetence and malfeasance.”

Rep. Horsford added, “I have also signed onto articles of impeachment, which the House of Representatives must advance should the President continue to act against the public interest. Secretary Noem has not only shielded a culture of brutality and obstruction from oversight but has also violated the public trust by misusing taxpayer funds for self‑promotion and political patronage. I fully support a transparent investigation into the abuses committed on her watch, including those raised by the House Homeland Security Committee.”

The U.S. Constitution grants the House of Representatives the sole power of impeachment. H. Res. 996, Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, includes three articles of impeachment:

Obstruction of Congress: Secretary Noem violated her constitutional oath by refusing to comply with federal law prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from blocking Members of Congress from entering DHS facilities used to detain undocumented immigrants.
Violation of Public Trust: Secretary Noem has repeatedly violated the Immigration and Nationality Act, as well as the First and Fourth Amendments of the United States Constitution. She has also undermined due process by directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and to use excessive force against U.S. citizens and lawfully present individuals.
Self-Dealing: Secretary Noem misused her position for personal gain by improperly directing more than $200 million in taxpayer funds toward an ICE recruitment advertising campaign. She bypassed standard competitive bidding procedures to award a contract to Strategy Group, a firm formed just days before the award and run by the husband of a senior DHS official and personal associate of Secretary Noem.

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Horsford To Vote Against ICE Funding Bill: Pledges to Protect Public Safety for All Nevadans

This is a press release issued on January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced that he will vote against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, citing serious concerns about the Trump-Vance Administration’s ongoing mass deportation policies and the resulting pattern of violence. The proposal would dramatically expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) footprint, increase new agent hires, and pour billions of dollars into detention capacity, vehicles, bonuses, and enforcement infrastructure. This expansion would effectively double ICE’s size without adequate safeguards or accountability.

“As the Representative of Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District, I have the responsibility to protect national security and the safety of my community that I love and serve,” said Rep. Horsford. “But national security without oversight or abidance to the rule of law and our civil liberties is not real security. You cannot justify massive funding increases without accountability for how that power is exercised. Agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have historically played an important role in our immigration ecosystem, yet most recently these agencies are putting our neighbor at risk and undermining public trust in law enforcement. Since the start of the Trump-Vance Administration, their actions have increasingly eroded the public trust and safety they claim to uphold. The American people deserve security and justice.”

Rep. Horsford continued: “Masked agents operating without transparency are terrorizing communities throughout the country, escalating confrontations, and putting innocent people at risk. These tactics do not make us safer; they breed fear, chaos, and mistrust in government at every level. No one should live in fear of crossing the street, dropping their children off at school, going to the doctor, or living their daily lives.”

While Congressman Horsford supports the dedicated and hard work of the public servants at the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other agencies throughout the Department, this bill enables a system with too little oversight and too much unchecked power.

“That is why I cannot, in good conscience, support this funding bill. True national security requires accountability – and until these guardrails are put in place – I cannot in good conscious vote yes.” Rep. Horsford added.

Despite the massive expansion of enforcement authority, Republicans refused to include common-sense safeguards, including:

Requiring ICE agents to obtain judicial warrants before making arrests
Mandating the use of body-worn cameras during enforcement operations
Prohibiting masks or face coverings during routine enforcement
Establishing clear, enforceable use-of-force standards
Explicitly banning the detention or deportation of U.S. citizens

Congressman Horsford has consistently called for accountability and oversight of immigration enforcement, including:

Speaking out after fears of ICE activity led to the closure of the Broadacres Swap Meet in his district. Watch the video here.
Attempting to conduct an oversight visit at an ICE detention center last summer, where he was denied entry. Watch the video here.
Returning three weeks later to successfully complete an oversight visit. Read more here.
Horsford introduced an amendment in the House Rules Committee on January 21, 2026, to expand oversight authorities granted to Members of Congress. Click Here.

“Accountability is not optional,” Rep. Horsford concluded. “It is essential to public safety, the rule of law, and our democracy.”

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“Goodbye New Hampshire, Hello Nevada?”: NV Dems Bids to Host First in the Nation Presidential Nominating Contest

This is a press release dated January 21, 2026

As the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee prepares to set the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, the Nevada State Democratic Party submitted a proposal to be included in the early presidential primary nominating calendar and earn the first spot. We know that winning back the White House means elevating a union-strong, diverse, highly competitive battleground state.

NV Dems’ proposal has garnered support from prominent leaders and organizations including Nevada’s federal delegation, Culinary Union 226, Nevada State AFL-CIO, and Somos Votantes.

See coverage below:

Washington Post: Goodbye New Hampshire, hello Nevada? Democrats fight over who goes first in 2028“We are microcosm of who America is and when you look at the demographics and the groups that we have to win back — that is Nevada,” the state’s party chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said in an interview at a Las Vegas coffee shop this week, arguing that Nevada is best suited to launch a national conversation about rising costs, the housing crisis and how to engage voters who feel like the political system has failed them. “It’s time for us to put our big boy pants on and do something different.

”New York Times: These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 ContestDemocrats in Nevada made a case that their state would be the best proving ground for a tough general election because it would force presidential primary candidates to appeal to Latino voters. “We cannot afford to have overwhelmingly college-educated, white, or less competitive states kick off the process of selecting our party’s nominee,” they wrote.

ABC News: Which states will host 1st Democratic primaries? DNC will decide amid momentum, diversity debatesNevada’s Democratic Party also confirmed it’s submitting a bid to go early, arguing that galvanizing the state’s minority and working-class populations is critical for the Democrats. In a draft of their application, the state party wrote, “The Democratic Party is facing a critical moment where we must be strategic in our efforts to earn back Latino support, craft an economic message that resonates across the country, begin the work to reach working-class voters, and turn out diverse communities. We cannot afford to have overwhelmingly college-educated, white, or less competitive states kick off the process of selecting our party’s nominee.”

The Atlantic: Democratic Bosses Are Launching a Remake of the 2028 Calendar. “Nevada is what America is,” Artie Blanco, one of the state’s two members on the committee, told me, before listing off stats about the state’s ethnic diversity, low number of college graduates, and powerful unions, not to mention its razor-thin margins in recent elections.

KTNV: Nevada Democrats bid for top spot in 2028. “We’re a gambling state, right? And I’m betting it all on Nevada,” said Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, the state party’s chairwoman. “If you do things for tradition’s sake, you continue to lose ground,” said Monroe-Moreno. “And that’s what we’ve been doing. Now it’s time for us as a Democratic Party to put on our big boy pants or big girl pants and look outside the box and do things differently.The state party’s extensive application touted Nevada’s diversity, ease of ballot access, progressive election laws and reasonable advertising costs as pluses for Nevada’s bid.

8 News Now: Nevada Democrats make a play for nation’s first primary in 2028 State Democrats said it’s a critical moment in earning back Latino support at the polls. They said it’s time to “craft an economic message that resonates across the country, begin the work to reach working-class voters, and turn out diverse communities.”

Las Vegas Review Journal: Nevada Democrats want state to vote first in 2028 presidential primaries. “Nevada is the most working-class and most diverse battleground state in the nation. We have a majority-minority population, and we have the highest concentration of non-college educated voters of all battlegrounds,” she said. “We are also home to urban, suburban, and rural communities, making us geographically diverse. Nevada looks like America and best represents the coalition we need to win in 2028.” The party said its effort to move up in the calendar has received support from Nevada’s Democratic congressional delegation and the state’s largest unions.

News 4: Nevada Democrats push to host first 2028 primary, highlighting battleground advantages. Nevada Democrats argue the state’s majority-minority population, large working-class electorate, and status as a competitive battleground make it a strong testing ground for Democratic presidential candidates. Party leaders also point to Nevada’s relatively small size, two major media markets, and expanded voting access as meeting the DNC’s criteria for rigor, fairness, and efficiency.In a statement, Nevada Democratic Party chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said placing Nevada first would better reflect the coalition Democrats need to win nationally.
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https://nvdems.com/goodbye-new-hampshire-hello-nevada-nv-dems-bids-to-host-first-in-the-nation-presidential-nominating-contest/