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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson launches Senate bid following Ernst’s announcement
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 2, 2025 U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate Tuesday, hours after U.S. Sen. Joni
Every fall there’s a government shutdown warning. This time it could happen.
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 2, 2025 WASHINGTON — Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week following an uneventful August recess where little
Judge warns of ‘national police force’ in ruling Trump broke the law sending Guard to LA
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 2, 2025 President Donald Trump’s move to send National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to quell immigration protests
“One, Big, Beautiful Bill” delivers for Iowa seniors
By Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) In the 1930s, the Social Security Act was enacted to protect American seniors from poverty, unemployment, and other issues. Over
A Nobel Peace Prize for Trump? Inconceivable
by Mel Gurtov Four US presidents have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama. Donald Trump is
Grassley Blames Labor Shortage on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
By Edward Lynn, Editor COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Iowa and Nebraska business leaders say the labor shortage gripping the region could deepen under the Trump
Republican megalaw helps earners with high and middle incomes, hurts poorest, CBO says
by Jacob Fischler About 10 million people, mostly Medicaid recipients, will lose access to health insurance and 2.4 million fewer people per month will participate
Struggling rural hospitals will need Iowa’s help after ‘big, beautiful bill’ takes its toll
by Dave Nagle, Now that Congress has sent the “big, beautiful bill” to the president’s desk, our focus needs to turn to how we handle
Trump’s Cuts to Job Corps Will Hurt All of Us
As a social worker, I’m shocked and appalled at this cruel decision to deny struggling kids the opportunity of a lifetime. By Paul Epstein On a
