"Biden Boosts High-Speed Rail with $14.2 Billion Investment in Las Vegas and California"

President Biden, during an event in Las Vegas, openly criticized his predecessor, former President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of "just talk" and contrasting it with his own actions. Biden used the occasion to announce $8.2 billion in funding for passenger rail projects and highlighted his administration's approach to infrastructure, contrasting it with the previous administration's. He also addressed gun violence, calling for Congress to pass legislation on assault rifles and universal background checks. The visit comes as Biden's campaign seeks to use Trump as a foil to bolster his re-election effort, while polls show Trump leading in Nevada.