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Assemblyman Gregory Hafen II, R-Pahrump, looks to Chief Justice Lidia S. Stiglich after signing ...

Gregory Hafen elected to lead Nevada’s GOP Assembly

President Joe Biden gestures to Republicans. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

SAUNDERS: Sanctuary cities, Venezuelan gangs and ‘suicidal empathy’

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada lawmakers receive backlash from nonprofits over vote

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After Trump victory, UFC’s Dana White says he’s done with politics

By Rory Appleton / Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 22, 2019 - 3:25 pm

The latest episode of the RJ Politics podcast features an interview with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer, as well as a discussion of the this week’s fifth presidential debate.

Politics reporter Rory Appleton and politics and government editor Steve Sebelius break down the busy week in national politics.

Carson City Bureau Chief Colton Lochhead also joins the podcast to discuss Nevada’s ongoing regulation of its rapidly expanding cannabis industry.

Gregory Hafen elected to lead Nevada’s GOP Assembly

By Jessica Hill / RJ

November 23, 2024 - 7:47 am

Assemblyman Gregory Hafen II, R-Pahrump, was elected to serve as caucus leader for Nevada Assembly Republicans.

SAUNDERS: Sanctuary cities, Venezuelan gangs and ‘suicidal empathy’

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 3:46 pm

Joe Biden paused deportations and welcomed illegal crossings when he halted “Remain in Mexico.” The country is worse for it and elected Trump to fix it.

Nevada lawmakers receive backlash from nonprofits over vote

By Jessica Hill / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 1:44 pm

Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Mark Amodei, R-Nev., were the subject of backlash from Nevada nonprofits over vote on a bill that organizations say would harm them.

After Trump victory, UFC’s Dana White says he’s done with politics

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 9:57 am

UFC president Dana White, a longtime vocal supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, said last weekend that he most likely won’t get involved in politics again.

The Nevada State Legislature Building in Carson City. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

How did Carson City become Nevada’s state capital?

By Jessica Hill / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 11:01 am

Newcomers to Nevada might be surprised to learn the state’s capital isn’t in the most populous area of Las Vegas, or even the “biggest little city” of Reno.

Henderson Councilman Dan Shaw during a city council meeting at Henderson City Hall in Henderson ...

‘Money doesn’t always win’: How a newcomer ousted a sitting councilman in Henderson

By Annie Vong / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 11:02 pm

Henderson City Council member Dan Shaw fundraised nearly 10 times more than his opponent and lost. What happened?

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, speaks to reporters outside an election integrity v ...

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer Associated Press

November 21, 2024 - 4:15 pm

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general.

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., questions Kimberly Cheatle, Director, U.S. Secret Service, during a Ho ...

SAUNDERS: Trump nailed 1 Cabinet pick, got 2nd chance on another

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 4:14 pm

Mike Waltz has the complete skill-set to be national security adviser, and the president-elect has great choices available for attorney general.

Matt Gaetz arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy In ...

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press

November 21, 2024 - 9:55 am

The Florida Republican’s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.

North Las Vegas City Hall is shown. North Las Vegas’ City Council could get two new seats und ...

North Las Vegas appoints city attorney

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 20, 2024 - 6:10 pm

North Las Vegas’ acting city attorney was officially appointed to the role Wednesday.