How a Republican-led government shutdown would affect you
If a shutdown occurs, travelers could face delays at airports, millions of workers would go without paychecks, and public safety, disaster preparedness and resp... Read more.
Who is Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House?
The new House Republican leader supports a nationwide abortion ban, played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and opposes same-sex... Read more.
We read 50 days of Trump’s Truth Social posts so you didn’t have to
Trump posts on his Truth Social platform dozens of times a day and his messages there are becoming increasingly angry, violent, and dark, suggesting a second te... Read more.
Large Majority of Iowans Think Book-Banning is Un-American, Poll Shows
More than three in four Iowans oppose politicians banning books in schools and believe it’s un-American to do so, according to a new Courier Newsroom/Data for... Read more.
Senate GOP Blocks Parental Transparency Amendment On Child Care Ratios
Child care centers in Iowa may soon be able to increase the number of children each worker cares for under a controversial bill passed by the Iowa Senate on Mon... Read more.
Iowa Could Become Abortion ‘Trigger Law’ State Under new Bill
Iowa Republicans are once again setting their sights on abortion access, introducing a new bill on Tuesday that would automatically ban abortion in the state sh... Read more.