J.D. Scholten is in for round two for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, eyeing a rematch with U.S. Rep. Steve King. He announced his candidacy this morning with a video narrated by Kevin Costner that's heavy on rural Iowa imagery. https://youtu.be/gMTfLJt5OHc "We’re...
The Video That Disproves Steve King’s “White Nationalist” Defense
In a speech last week on the U.S. House floor, Iowa Congressman Steve King said he never was quoted using or defending the term "white nationalist" until a New York Times article was released that ultimately led to the loss of his committee assignments. An interview...
Steve King Blames ‘Political Lynch Mob’ For Loss Of Committees
Congressman Steve King took to the House floor Thursday night to lament the loss of his committee assignments, accusing Republican leadership of "stifling" his freedom of speech. King, representing Iowa's 4th Congressional District, has insisted he was misquoted in a...
Joni Ernst Won’t Endorse Steve King In IA-04 Primary
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst told reporters today she will not endorse a candidate in the Republican primary for Rep. Steve King's congressional seat. Ernst, in response to a question from the Cedar Rapids Gazette, said Thursday afternoon on a conference call with reporters,...
Influential Iowa Republicans Donate To Steve King Opponent
Steve King may be the long-time incumbent in Iowa's 4th Congressional District, but this year, that status has not translated into much support from Republican donors. Instead, well-known Iowa Republicans with deep pockets are turning to state Sen. Randy Feenstra, one...
Shake Ups In Iowa’s Federal Races After New Financial Reports
With this week's 2nd quarter campaign finance reports out, we now have a clearer look at where Iowa's federal races stand. Some potential candidates have seen what they'd be up against and decided against a run. Others have added their names to a 2020 primary. Here's...
Most Migrants Are ‘Prime Gang Age Recruitment Males,’ Says Steve King
Iowa Rep. Steve King carried on a lengthy conversation Friday about illegal immigration at the nation's southern border, warning his constituents about the dangers of young men coming into the country. Citing data King said he received three years ago, he told the...
How A Census Citizenship Question Would Impact Steve King’s District
The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to decide tomorrow whether the Trump Administration can add a question to the census asking about respondents’ citizenship, a decision that will impact some communities in Iowa. If the question is added to the 2020...
When ‘Diamond And Silk’ Had To Defend Steve King’s Credibility
Congressman Steve King’s legislative profile has now diminished to the point of needing to be defended by online celebrities at his own Capitol press conference. Outside the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., the Iowa Republican was...
Control Of U.S. House Runs Through Iowa In 2020
Photos clockwise from top-left: Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), former State Senator Rita Hart (IA-02), Congressman Steve King (IA-04), Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03. Not only is Iowa ground zero for the dozens of Democratic presidential candidates competing...