Masto criticized for defending marriage ban, but GOP opponent Laxalt agreed with her
Letter sent to the State Department, DHS on Tuesday
President, first lady honored British pop icon
GOP candidate was present at Stop the Steal rally
Outbreak now disproportionately affecting Black men
Meeting to take place at HHS on Tuesday
WNBA star last month sentenced to nine years in Russian penal colony
Key vote was expected as soon as next week
Reports indicate meeting to take place Friday
Some Republican leaders doubt there's sufficient support