Iowa governor blocks bill aimed at stopping anti-Trump suits
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has vetoed a measure that Republican lawmakers pushed through in the final days of the legislative session to stop the state's
Paul Trombino tapped as interim director of Iowa’s HR agency
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed Paul Trombino to temporarily lead Iowa’s human resources agency after its previous director failed to win Senate confirmation.
Trump nominates aerospace executive for Air Force secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated an aerospace executive to be the next secretary of the Air Force. Trump says in a tweet that he has chosen Barbara Barrett, former chairman of the Aerospace Corporation, to replace Heather Wilson who is stepping down at the end of this month after two years on the job.
Senator Ernst reacts to removal of steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada
“Months ago the president indicated that when a new trade deal was reached with Mexico and Canada, the tariffs would no longer be needed. Today’s he’s followed through on that.”
Everyday items you use will cost you more because of the US-China trade war. Here’s a list.
If you buy diapers, paper towels or use a smartphone, the US-China tariff battle will affect your finances going forward. And the list goes on.
Jay Inslee touts $9 trillion climate plan as economic boom
Jay Inslee compares his outline to President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, the mobilization of the U.S. manufacturing base during World War II and the 1960s NASA mission to reach the moon.
Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
The legislation Alabama senators passed Tuesday would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony punishable by 10 to 99 years or life in prison for the provider.
The Latest: US non-essential embassy staff to leave Iraq
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq says the State Department has ordered all non-essential, non-emergency government staff to leave the country right away amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee to tour flood-damaged Davenport
His Davenport flood tour begins at 9:30 a.m.
The Latest: Alabama anti-abortion bill headed to governor
Alabama lawmakers have passed a near total ban on abortion.
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer announces mobile office hours
Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer has announced she and her staff plan to hold regular office hours at different locations. According to a news release, this will allow her office to “more conveniently serve constituents living throughout the First District.”
Former Iowa state senator Rita Hart launches campaign for Iowa’s second congressional district
In 2018, Rita Hart was the Democratic nominee for Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor.
State Representative Ashley Hinson files with FEC to run for First District Congress
State Representative and former Cedar Rapids TV journalist, Ashley Hinson, looks to unseat first term Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer in Iowa’s first Congressional District next year.
Senator Joni Ernst releases statement on U.S. trade negotiations with China
“Iowans strongly believe that China should be held accountable, but they are also feeling the pinch and need to see that market back open for trade.”
TRACKING: Sunshine today, chance of storms through Memorial Day
Beautiful today, but active weather means you should stay weather aware through the holiday weekend.
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Liberal groups want 2020 Dems to back Pentagon spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two dozen progressive groups are launching a push to get Democratic presidential candidates to support dramatic spending cuts at the Pentagon.
Warren campaign releases bankruptcy cases she assisted in
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Dutch prime minister, populist leader clash in Europe debate
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch prime minister has clashed with the leader of a right-wing populist party over immigration and whether the Netherlands
Wealthy DeVos family won’t back Michigan’s Amash in primary
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Members of the politically powerful DeVos family are no longer financially backing a Michigan congressman who is the first Republican on
Hickenlooper proposes gun licensing and safety tests
DENVER (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper says gun owners should have to be licensed and pass a safety test to own firearms. The
North Korea calls Biden ‘fool of low IQ’ over Kim criticism
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a “fool of low IQ” and an “imbecile bereft of elementary quality as a
Biden: Congress should protect abortion rights, if necessary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign says he wants Congress to enshrine abortion rights into federal law “should it become necessary.” Biden outlined his
Biden: Trump can’t relate to the average family’s struggles
LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) — Joe Biden is responding to President Donald Trump’s latest attack on his candidacy, saying Trump can’t understand the difficult decisions
