Speaker Johnson warns government shutdown could be longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in…
New bill would crack down on bureaucrats working more than 1 govt gig simultaneously
WASHINGTON — Not everyone can be Marco Rubio. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is rolling out a new bill…
Joni Ernst bill would deactivate gov’t-issued credit cards for employees who don’t exist
A new bill would mandate that federally issued credit cards get deactivated as soon as a government employee…
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next…
Climate change an existential threat to the planet
Sen. Grassley recently released a public statement in which he acknowledged that climate change is a serious issue…
Iowa Democrat exits 2026 Senate race, backs Josh Turek against Joni Ernst
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Democratic state lawmaker bowed out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary…
Politicians need to own their mistakes and apologize
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught…
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst at contentious town hall: ‘We all are going to die’
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said…
Protesting Musk is missing the mark
Jason Benell lives in Des Moines with his wife and two children. He is a combat veteran, former…
Of tariffs, markets and the Iowa economy
Dan Piller was a business reporter for more than four decades, working for the Des Moines Register and…
Iowan Matt Whitaker speaks at hearing on appointment as NATO Ambassdor
Iowan and former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker went before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday for…