Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Interest in Iowa intensified after a recent poll showed Kamala Harris leading the state; but Trump led by double digits
Heading to the polls today? Here’s what you’ll need to know to cast a ballot.
New polling released Saturday of likely Iowa voters suggests Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris now leads Republican former president Donald Trump in a state both parties had all but written off.
Also in the Campaign Almanac: Hinson and Bohannan air new TV ads in congressional races
Hinson, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, said her top priority is reducing inflation by slowing government growth and spending, reducing taxes and “regulatory burdens” on small businesses.
Despite facts to the contrary and pushback from within their own party, Iowa Republican U.S. House members this week pushed disproved claims implying the federal government lacks the resources to respond to devastating hurricanes across the southeast because it has spent money on migrants.
Plus, Grassley’s reaction to a new report on the first assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she is unwilling to shutdown the federal government unless Congress passes legislation requiring that people show proof of citizenship to register to vote, rejecting demands by Donald Trump.
Iowa U.S. senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst joined Republican colleagues to block a bill by Democrats that would establish a federal right to access fertility treatments.
Also, Iowa Farm Bureau endorses Democrat Sami Scheetz for Iowa House
Also, an advocacy group for abortion access announced endorsements and investments in Democratic Iowa statehouse candidates
The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another such attempt.
The next key event in the 2024 presidential race is upon us. Tuesday, Sept. 10 is the first debate between …
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