Politics

Sen. John Kennedy says cost of living and Iran are the top concerns for families, defends spending cuts, and calls for a nationwide address on the war.

President Trump heads to Iowa as new polling shows Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson trailing Democrat Josh Turek by eight points in a race once considered safe for the GOP.

Rep. Ashley Hinson faces a new ethics complaint over her husband's insurance lobbying ties, while a Marist poll shows her trailing Democrat Josh Turek by 8 points in Iowa's pivotal Senate race.

New polling shows Democrats making surprising gains in Republican states, including a tight Iowa Senate race between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek. Nate Silver analyzes the trend.

New polling shows Democrats favored to take both chambers of Congress, with Iowa's Senate race tightening. Trump's approval hits record low amid economic pressures.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly has invited Kamala Harris to campaign with him, exposing the gap between his 'moderate' image and his left-wing record on guns, healthcare, and immigration.

The Senate votes Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt the Iran conflict, as Iowa GOP lawmakers face rural voters squeezed by soaring gas prices and inflation.

Texas has joined Iowa and other states in revising social studies standards on Israel, updating how students learn about the nation's 1948 founding and Jewish history.

Trump and Xi meet in Washington for high-stakes talks. Iowa farmers and businesses watch closely as trade, AI, and Taiwan tensions take center stage.

An Iowa judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, ruling political polling is protected speech. Trump will appeal.

Republicans fear midterm losses as Trump's approval stays low and the Iran war splits the party. Iowa's Senate race heats up with Ashley Hinson calling for an end to the conflict.

Diesel prices have hit record highs, squeezing Iowa farmers and consumers. Republican leaders push for an export ban while economists warn of global consequences. Here's what it means for you.

Sen. Tim Scott privately warns GOP senators they are in a 'fight for our lives' to hold the Senate, with Iowa emerging as a key battleground. Democrats see a rare opening in the red state as national headwinds threaten Republican candidates.

An Iowa judge dismissed President Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer, ruling the 2024 poll coverage is protected political speech under the First Amendment.

Diesel prices have surged to record highs, and Iowa families are feeling the pain. Here's what's driving the crisis and what lawmakers are doing about it.

Conservative radio host Steve Deace warns Iowa House Republicans face a brutal midterm environment, urging Trump to change course on Iran and campaign aggressively before November.

Sabato's Crystal Ball moved Iowa's Senate race to a toss-up and Michigan toward Democrats, citing a poor national environment for Republicans. Here's what it means for the final six weeks.

Iowa Republicans are pushing back against the prolonged Iran war as high diesel and gas prices strain farmers and families. Reps. Miller-Meeks, Nunn, and Hinson call for a swift end to the conflict.

Iowa Democrats Josh Turek and Rob Sand are running as centrists, distancing themselves from national party positions to win over Republican and independent voters in the 2026 midterms.

NATO officials warn Putin may be provoking the Alliance into overreaction as hybrid attacks escalate across Europe, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte making the case in Iowa.