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November 19, 2025

Can Democrats Get Anything Done for Nevada After the Shutdown?

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Can Democrats Get Anything Done for Nevada After the Shutdown?

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Now that the shutdown is over (for now), what is our Congressional delegation in Washington getting done for Southern Nevadans — and as Democrats, what can they actually do? Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss what happens to Nevadans' healthcare, whether the Epstein files are all political theater, and her callout to local leaders to actually have a public conversation about the Boring Company's environmental and worker safety citations.


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