Democrats‘ intraparty squabble about President Joe Biden’s shaky bid for reelection is widening as two Nevada representatives split on the president’s electability.
While Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), the powerful head of the Congressional Black Caucus, remains steadfast in his support for Biden, one of his Democratic colleagues is sounding uneasy.
“I expressed serious concerns after the debate, and I still have them,” Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) told the Nevada Independent on Monday. “[Biden] needs to prove to the American public that he can do the job for four more years.”
Both Horsford’s and Lee’s seats are considered competitive, with both representatives clinching a win in 2022 by under 5%. Lee’s district is especially vulnerable to Republican takeback after she retained her seat in a tight race last election cycle by fewer than 10,000 votes.
In an open letter to Democrats on Monday, Biden urged his party to get behind his bid for reelection.
“Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us,” Biden wrote as he fields calls from his own party to step down as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. “It’s time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump.
Biden rebuked critics’ calls for him to step aside, saying that doing so would subvert democratic elections.
“We had a democratic nomination process and the voters have spoken clearly and decisively. I received over fourteen million votes,” the president wrote. “Do we now just say this process didn’t matter? That the voters don’t have a say?”
Horsford’s defense of Biden’s tightening grasp on his reelection campaign echoed the letter’s argument.
“President Joe Biden is the nominee and has been selected by millions of voters across this country, including voters here in Nevada,” Horsford posted Monday.
Meanwhile, Lee’s concerns about Biden’s mental fitness don’t mean she has completely abandoned the president.
“I do know that President Biden has brought America historic infrastructure investments, new jobs, and lower prescription drug and healthcare costs,” she told the Nevada Independent. “Trump is a 34-time convicted felon who helped overturn Roe v. Wade and is a threat to our democracy, national security, and Nevadans’ fundamental rights.”
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Biden won Nevada by under 3% in 2020. The latest polling shows former President Donald Trump leading Biden in the swing state by 5%.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Lee’s and Horsford’s offices for comment.
Updated February 26, 2026 – 8:28 pm
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Green Valley’s softball team claimed an 8-6 win at Liberty on Thursday on the first day of high school spring sports competition in Nevada.
Green Valley next hosts Silverado at 3 p.m. Friday. Liberty plays at Bishop Gorman at 3 p.m. Friday.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A deadly crash involving a semi tractor-trailer and a tow truck has closed US-95 in both directions at mile marker 73 in Nye County, the Nevada Highway Patrol said Thursday.
NHP responded to the crash at approximately 2:16 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2026.
Details about the crash were not immediately available, but both drivers were confirmed dead at the scene.
Both northbound and southbound travel lanes on US-95 at mile marker 73 remain closed as of the initial report. The closure is located approximately 13 miles north of Beatty, Nevada.
Drivers headed northbound are advised to take US-93 through Alamo, Nevada, then Highway 318 to Highway 375, then Highway 6 westbound into Tonopah, Nevada.
Drivers headed southbound out of Tonopah are advised to take US-6 eastbound to Highway 375, then Highway 318, then US-93 into Alamo, Nevada.
NHP said additional information will be released following the preliminary investigation.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — World-renowned free climber and Las Vegas local Alex Honnold is soaring to new heights with a new mission: helping everyone explore Nevada and all that the Silver State has to offer.
Travel Nevada, the state’s tourism agency, partnered with Honnold on the venture. FOX5’s Jaclyn Schultz spoke to Honnold after his recent success climbing atop Taipei 101. Streaming service Netflix broadcast the free climb live to millions of viewers.
Honnold is already an advocate for outdoor preservation across Nevada, and worked to preserve thousands of climbing routes on public lands like Red Rock Canyon.
“Everyone I meet is like, ‘Why would you live in Vegas?’ They think, they think I just spent all my time on the Strip. The Strip is cool– it’s incredible in its own way, world-class entertainment and everything. But man, the outdoor access is unparalleled,” Honnold said.
“I moved here for a reason. I think it’s the best climbing. I think it’s arguably some of the best access in the world. Having a convenient airport and sort of convenient living coupled with very convenient rock– there just aren’t that many places like that in the world,” Honnold tells FOX5.
“Get A Little Out There With Alex Honnold” features outdoor adventures across Nevada, and takes people along to discover hidden gems in different towns and communities.
What’s the most “underrated place” in Nevada, according to Honnold?
“Ely, Nevada,” Honnold said. “The potential, the bare bones of having a small town at the base of giant mountains, the access to skiing, the access to trails–I was like, this is as good as any kind of Colorado resort town,” Honnold said.
Nevada’s tourism has notably taken a nosedive over the past year. Various businesses, local leaders and state agencies have worked to lure back tourists, international visitors and domestic travelers.
“Part of the appeal of making the show is that you do just want more people to know about the opportunity. Nevada’s 80% public land. You can just go out and have adventures virtually anywhere,” he said.
Episode 1 of Honnold’s series drops February 26 on Outside TV. You can learn more here: Travel Nevada
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