Congressman Steve King's comments this morning on rape and incest drew quick and widespread condemnation from across the political world. "What if we went back through all the family trees and just pulled out anyone who was a product of rape or incest? Would there...
Climate change and environmental advocates flew a banner over the Iowa State Fairgrounds today, calling on Sen. Joni Ernst to acknowledge climate change and to act on policy. "We're out here today because Iowans are feeling the impacts of climate change more than...
Sen. Joni Ernst came to the U.S. Capitol in 2015 on a promise to make Washington "squeal." She vowed to "cut wasteful spending," telling voters in her infamous 2014 campaign ad she "knew how to cut pork" because she grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm. "My...
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, news outlets, political commentators and everyday Americans have drawn connections between the alleged shooter's racist past and the divisive language of President Donald Trump. But there's another...
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...
While summer is beginning to wind down for most Americans, for members of Congress, it's just getting started. The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer recess Monday and will return to Washington Sept. 9. In the Senate, lawmakers adjourn Friday and will...
When he was governor, Terry Branstad often voiced his frustration that he was not able to comment on the reasons a state government employee was fired or demoted. In Branstad’s view, the public — the taxpayers of Iowa — deserved to know why the action was taken...
At a recent town hall meeting in Wright County, Sen. Joni Ernst was asked why Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had blocked election security bills from being debated. In a video of the exchange with Ernst, a member of the audience said he was "baffled" by...
Three Democrats participated Tuesday in the first multi-candidate event of Iowa's U.S. Senate race, introducing themselves to Siouxland voters. Siouxland Progressive Women hosted the forum in Sioux City with Eddie Mauro, a businessman and former educator from Des...
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...
