National Politics

BEIJING – There have been hundreds, perhaps thousands, of instances in which Chinese officials thwarted American diplomats’ efforts to meet …

The warnings were pointed and the language forceful. Iowa renewable fuels industry leaders and farmers are not happy with President …

CEDAR RAPIDS – With six presidential hopefuls and five U.S. Senate candidates on the program, there was no denying that …

JOHNSTON – With the clock ticking on making changes to a proposed federal renewable fuel rule, Iowa biofuels industry leaders …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Sen. Joni Ernst believes Iowa needs a ‘strong and powerful voice” in the U.S. Senate. Sometimes, the …

Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has landed the endorsement of two Eastern Iowa legislators. State Sen. Liz Mathis, …

DES MOINES – Former congressman John Delaney said Thursday he’s counting on Iowans, especially those in rural communities, to deliver …

In an effort to mend fences with the powerful corn lobby, the Trump administration unveiled the draft of a new …

Bold and pragmatic. That’s the allure of Joe Biden’s candidacy, as described by the former vice president’s campaign manager. Greg …

ALTOONA – The conversation on stage largely was about labor issues facing American workers and unions. But current domestic and …

Farmers lauded the Trump administration’s announcement Friday of a potentially dramatic increase in agricultural sales to China, but quickly warned …

CEDAR RAPIDS – New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker readily admits his back was against the wall as the latest campaign …