In The News: Department of Political Science

Las Vegas Review Journal

Last month, presidential hopeful and former President Donald Trump held a rally at Fervent Calvary Chapel in Las Vegas. Before that, the chapel hosted a “Make America Great Again” rally where Jim Marchant announced his run for Senate.

KSNV-TV: News 3

All eyes are on Washington, D.C. on Thursday as former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a federal courtroom facing charges of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Las Vegas Review Journal

With fewer than 200 days to go until the Republican presidential primary and caucus, some Nevada leaders have thrown their support toward a particular candidate, while others are waiting to see what plays out as the election draws near.

Las Vegas Review Journal

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy canceled his scheduled appearances in Nevada last weekend, which would have marked his first campaign stop in the Silver State.

Global Views Monthly

In addition to being an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wang Hongen also participated in the founding of the "Vegetable Market Politics" website, and is known as an "academic celebrity."

Los Angeles Times

For five long weeks, the White House hung in the balance as one of the closest, most wrenching presidential campaigns in history went deep into overtime. It all came down to Florida, where Republican George W. Bush was finally declared the winner, by Supreme Court decree. The official margin was 537 votes. But in 2000, one state was even closer.

Newsday

With the potential for a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appearing more likely heading into 2024, a bipartisan group called No Labels has been drawing more attention to its bid to run a third-party centrist candidate.

Insider

If you're a Republican member of Congress that rakes in thousands in corporate cash, you may be more committed to democratic norms.

Barron's

Taiwan—a central issue in the historically tense U.S.-China relations—is set to hold elections early next year that may be the most unusual the country has ever seen, with direct implications for America’s politics and economy.

MarketWatch

Taiwan—a central issue in the historically tense U.S.-China relations—is set to hold elections early next year that may be the most unusual the country has ever seen, with direct implications for America’s politics and economy.

Voice of America

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's world-renowned trip to China has come to an end, with major differences between the U.S. and China remaining over Taiwan that have lingered for decades, though Congressional Republicans are critical of Blinken. Disappointed by the visit, and Blinken's public statement in China that the United States "does not support" Taiwan independence has also aroused criticism from the opposition. Some Republican members of Congress said that Taiwan has become independent, and no matter what Blinken says, it cannot change this fact.

Las Vegas Sun

The head of a state watchdog agency is alleging Gov. Joe Lombardo improperly used his uniform and badge while as Clark County Sheriff to campaign for governor and is recommending the largest fine in state history for the alleged ethics violations.