Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst joined 10 of her fellow Republicans this week in sponsoring a resolution to allow for dismissal of the articles of impeachment if they don't reach the Senate on the GOP's timeline. The resolution, brought forward Monday by Missouri Sen. Josh...
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne held her first town hall of the new year Monday afternoon in Des Moines to a largely friendly crowd dotted with supporters of President Donald Trump. The 3rd District congresswoman stood on a step-stool near the front counter at Smokey Row...
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne held her first town hall of the new year Monday afternoon in Des Moines to a largely friendly crowd dotted with supporters of President Donald Trump. The 3rd District congresswoman stood on a step-stool near the front counter at Smokey Row...
Rita Hart, a Democratic candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, in the last three months brought in her largest fundraising haul since launching her campaign in May. Hart's campaign announced today she raised more than $330,000 in the fourth and final...
With one month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Dr. Jill Biden's schedule is nearly as packed as her husband's. "You're traveling everyday," Dr. Biden said, Friday afternoon at a campaign office in Davenport. "Like just this weekend alone I'm going to be in Alabama,...
With one month to go until the Iowa caucuses, Dr. Jill Biden's schedule is nearly as packed as her husband's. "You're traveling everyday," Dr. Biden said, Friday afternoon at a campaign office in Davenport. "Like just this weekend alone I'm going to be in Alabama,...
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer's 1st District is home to a crucial constituency for Democratic presidential candidates working to win the Iowa caucuses and beyond, and on Thursday, at the start of Joe Biden's four-day swing in the state, he got a leg up there. "Joe...
A major piece of legislation remains unresolved as U.S. lawmakers prepare for the second session of the 116th Congress, in large part due to Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst. The Violence Against Women Act has lapsed and must be re-authorized in order to keep funds flowing to...
Bob Thomas, the former chair of the Appanoose County Democrats, needed the clarity of a long winter's drive to finally commit to a presidential candidate. "Over Christmas, I drove down to Dallas, Interstate 35 the whole way, all by myself, and I made the decision...
The U.S. House of Representatives passed about 350 bills in 2019 under the leadership of Nancy Pelosi, with help from longtime members and freshmen lawmakers who were critical to turning the tide for Democrats. Two of the new Democrats elected in 2018 were from...
