Tag: Politics - Page 2

Trump Went On Bizarre Rant About Sharks, Lights In Latest Iowa Event

Posted October 2nd, 2023 at 3:31pm by Ty Rushing

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Ottumwa, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Here’s what a government shutdown would mean for rural communities

Posted September 28th, 2023 at 4:58pm by Isabel Soisson

While certain federal benefits won’t be impacted, a government shutdown would affect a number of other benefits that rural communities rely on, such as food and housing assistance. (Photo via Shutterstock)

The 4 worst moments from the second Republican presidential debate

Posted September 28th, 2023 at 2:18pm by Keya Vakil

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, left, argues a point with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, right, between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX Business Network and Univision, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

How Ashley Hinson made her kids’ school public enemy No. 1

Posted September 28th, 2023 at 2:14pm by Ty Rushing

Zach Nunn rejects plan that could prevent shutdown

Posted September 27th, 2023 at 4:50pm by Ty Rushing

US Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) at a Sept. 12 press conference in Des Moines. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line

Workers warn of flight delays, other pitfalls in GOP government shutdown

Posted September 26th, 2023 at 5:09pm by Ty Rushing

Screenshot of federal union rep Ruark Hotopp.

Waukee students provide support in wake of anti-LGBTQ laws

Posted September 26th, 2023 at 1:38pm by Nikoel Hytrek

People attend Pridefest at Northwest Waukee High on Sept. 16. Photo by Nikoel Hytrek/Starting Line

What GOP presidential candidates are saying about abortion in Iowa

Posted September 25th, 2023 at 2:15pm by Ty Rushing

Biden Announces First-Ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Posted September 22nd, 2023 at 2:11pm by Isabel Soisson

Shannon Watts, founder emerita of Moms Demand Action, a group working to stop gun violence, told The Washington Post that the creation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention is “a significant turning point” for the gun safety movement. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.

Posted September 22nd, 2023 at 12:08pm by Keya Vakil

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to his office after a resolution to debate the defense bill failed 212-214, as five Republicans bucked the party to sink it, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. House Republican leaders have still been unable to pass next year’s appropriations bills on the floor due to GOP infighting. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)