by Isabel Soisson | Nov 21, 2024 | NATIONAL POLITICS
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration. Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration as...
by Amie Rivers | Nov 21, 2024 | LABOR
If you’ve been following Iowa layoff news for a while, you already know about the thousands of layoffs at meatpacking plants like Tyson Foods in Perry, and the thousands—in smaller batches—of workers laid off at John Deere plants across the state (in part to...
by Isabel Soisson | Nov 20, 2024 | EDUCATION
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers. The president-elect has nominated former WWE chief executive Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Department of Education....
by Zachary Oren Smith | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
County recount boards are recounting ballots for one seat in Congress and three in the state legislature. While recounts are unlikely to change the outcomes in most races, they have before. When races are close, Iowa Code gives candidates the ability to call for...
by Amie Rivers | Nov 20, 2024 | LOCAL VIDEO
US Sen. Joni Ernst is a combat veteran with deep experience in military policymaking through her work on the Senate Armed Services Committee. She expressed interest in leading the US military in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. But she got snubbed by a guy who...
