The fight over how to define Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to intensify as Hinson is widely expected to run for the seat of retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).
By Katie Tarrant, - The Washington Post National Politics Sep. 2, 2025 5:30 am83d ago
The fight over how to define Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is likely to intensify as Hinson is widely expected to run for the seat of retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).
By SEUNG MIN KIM, HANNAH FINGERHUT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI - Associated Press National Elections Sep. 2, 2025 9:46 am83d ago
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa’s first woman elected to Congress, is expected to announce next month she will not seek reelection, leaving another hole in an Iowa seat that could have ripple effects down the ballot as Democrats look to the state for pickup opportunities.
By Ailis McCardle, - Mason City Globe Gazette
National Politics Aug. 27, 2025 5:41 pm89d ago
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, touted her sponsorship of the Save Our Bacon Act and her support of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” during several stops in northern Iowa on Tuesday.
By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press
National Politics Aug. 26, 2025 1:48 pm90d ago
President Donald Trump says the Senate’s century-old tradition of allowing home state senators to sign off on some federal judge and U.S. attorney nominees is “old and outdated.” Republican senators, including Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, disagree.
By Sarah Watson, - Quad-City Times
National Politics Aug. 24, 2025 11:10 am92d ago
It was standing room only as U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied hundreds of people on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop in Davenport. Sanders spoke critically of America's health care system, corporate influence on politics, and what he called a broken economic and political system for the working class.
By HANNAH FINGERHUT - Associated Press
National Politics Aug. 21, 2025 12:54 pm95d ago
Just days before national Democrats gather for their annual summer meeting, Iowa's state party officials on Thursday said it was a mistake for the party to have abandoned Iowa in the 2024 early nominating calendar and opened up the possibility of going rogue the next time around.
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
National Politics Jul. 24, 2025 7:41 am123d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday dismissed concerns that he cut off debate before a vote to nominate an attorney who previously represented President Donald Trump to federal district court last week. The action caused Senate Democrats to walk out of a committee meeting earlier this month.
By Bennet Goldstein, - Wisconsin Watch
Agriculture Jul. 20, 2025 5:30 am127d ago
Pig farmer Jess D’Souza had hoped to finally turn a profit this year, aided by a federal program to bolster local food systems. The Trump administration canceled the initiative, upending her plans.
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
National Politics Jul. 21, 2025 8:31 am126d ago
The bill will immediately cut 10 percent of Iowa Public Radio’s budget, and 18 percent of Iowa PBS’. Rep. Ashley Hinson, of Marion, celebrated the bills’ passage Friday, accusing public broadcasting of having “pushed biased narratives and forced inappropriate content on children."
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Jul. 18, 2025 10:12 am129d ago
As the headlining speaker of the Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told a crowd of more than 200 people how he became Virginia’s first statewide-elected Republican in 12 years and how Republicans can gain more ground in traditionally blue states.
By Allison Prang, - Stateline
National Politics Jul. 15, 2025 7:45 am132d ago
Congress’ passage of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill this month could help grow the market for sustainable aviation fuel, which could be a boon for corn-producing states like Iowa as airline operators work to decarbonize the sector.
By MARC LEVY - Associated Press
National Politics Jul. 14, 2025 11:49 am133d ago
Governors have always made political hay out of slashing waste or taming bureaucracy, but DOGE has, in some ways, raised the stakes for them to show that they are zealously committed to cutting costs. Many drive home the point that they have always been focused on cutting government, even if they're not conducting mass layoffs.
Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
National Politics Jul. 9, 2025 6:15 pm138d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said Wednesday he is committed to investigating the members of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation who served during the Biden administration over indictments against President Donald Trump.
By Robin Opsahl - Iowa Capital Dispatch
Agriculture Jul. 9, 2025 10:07 am138d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that Iowa officials have contacted the White House to be involved in discussions on how to keep immigrant agricultural workers in the country.
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