Three Democratic hopefuls in Iowa’s 1st District —Christina Bohannan, Taylor Wettach and Travis Terrell — used a Kalona forum to defend ACA subsidies, Medicare and Social Security, while staking out differences on Israel-Gaza and detailing plans for education, unions and cleaner water.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years, aiming to provide economic stability for older Americans. Today, the program supports nearly 69 million people monthly but faces significant challenges.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, in Cedar Rapids for a Republican Party of Iowa fundraiser Thursday, questioned President Donald Trump’s authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on other countries by edict, and applauded a federal court ruling blocking Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
A march by hundreds of people in Iowa City was among more than 1,000 that unfolded across the state, nation, and world Saturday against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and “the most brazen power grab in modern history.”
Iowans raised concerns over record-high egg prices, sweeping reciprocal tariffs on U.S. imports and cuts to the Social Security Administration during a telephone town hall Wednesday evening hosted by Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.
About two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. government is spending “too little” on Social Security and education, according to a January AP-NORC poll.
Jody Puffett will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, alongside Republican incumbent Ashley Hinson and Democrat Sarah Corkery
Two of the three candidates on the ballot in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District sparred over abortion rights, immigration enforcement and more in a televised debate Monday night.
Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson fielded questions on Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan, Social Security, gun restrictions and more during a telephone town hall event.
Iowa Republican U.. Sen. Joni Ernst, who fielded questions for an hour from a crowd of about 30 people during a town hall in Marengo, was asked her thoughts on Harris’ pick of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a running mate.
They said the Sioux City field office's response to routine requests often takes "weeks to months" and the office is "dismissive or provides no substantive updates" when presented with concerns.
Iowa’s Ashley Hinson said she opposes raising retirement age, supports IVF
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley says the White House’s proposal to extend Medicare’s solvency is likely to run into a barrage of Republican opposition.
The cost-of living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 extra a month beginning in January, according to estimates released Thursday by the Social Security Administration.
A state lawmaker, children’s advocate, wife and mother, Democrat Liz Mathis said she has a track record of putting Iowans first and working across the aisle.
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