Iowa’s longtime Republican U.S. Senator met recently with President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the FBI, Kash Patel; and National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
Erin Murphy Federal Government Dec. 19, 2024 7:28 am424d ago
Iowa’s longtime Republican U.S. Senator met recently with President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the FBI, Kash Patel; and National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
Bloomberg Federal Government Dec. 19, 2024 7:17 am424d ago
U.S. ethanol producers are on the brink of getting the green light from Congress to sell higher blends of corn-based biofuel nationwide -- a long-elusive goal the industry considers crucial to its future.
Agriculture Dec. 16, 2024 1:53 pm426d ago
Iowa's largest farmers cooperative might face a significant fine from the U.S. Department of the Interior for a massive spill in southwest Iowa that annihilated aquatic creatures in a 60-mile stretch of river.
Crime & Courts Dec. 13, 2024 9:47 am430d ago
Most people were accused of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, and their prison sentences were as long as 35 years.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Dec. 12, 2024 7:53 am431d ago
Also, the Iowa Business Council unveils its policymaking priorities for 2025
Washington Post
Environmental News Dec. 11, 2024 9:02 am432d ago
If the proposed rule is finalized, the butterfly would become one of the most widespread species ever protected under the law.
By Sky Chadde - Investigate Midwest
Agriculture Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am435d ago
The federal report, issued in November, came days after Donald Trump was re-elected president. During his first term, Trump championed the use of guest visa farmworkers — foreign laborers who work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields — as a legal alternative for farm labor.
Federal Government Dec. 6, 2024 9:49 am437d ago
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S.
Federal Government Dec. 6, 2024 7:38 am437d ago
Ernst said she had a ‘very frank and productive discussion’ this week with Pete Hegseth, nominee to the U.S. Defense Department, but said the vetting of his nomination will continue.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 4, 2024 7:39 am439d ago
Pate, the state’s top elections official, had requested federal citizenship information for more than 2,000 Iowans in his effort to prevent non-citizens from voting in the Nov. 5 elections
Federal Government Nov. 27, 2024 8:46 am446d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has embraced the goal of cutting $2 trillion in federal spending set forth by President-elect Trump’s advisory board headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Nov. 26, 2024 7:44 am447d ago
Also, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has created a Republican caucus to assist in federal spending reductions sought by President-elect Trump
Federal Government Nov. 25, 2024 9:15 am448d ago
Eastern Iowa’s Republican congresswoman said on ‘Iowa Press’ that her hope is President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement focuses first on those with criminal convictions, and that DACA protections should be strengthened.
State Government Nov. 22, 2024 11:11 am450d ago
Iowa had requested a waiver from the federal ag department to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase lab-grown meat or egg substitute products; USDA denied the request
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