Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

Branstad to Retire As U.S. Ambassador to China

U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad announced that he would retire from his post in early October and return to Iowa.

Facebook Disables Account Saying 9-11-01 Picture Violates Community Standards

Facebook’s algorithm identifies an iconic 9-11-01 photo of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York City as violating their community standards.

U.S. Chamber Endorses Axne, Finkenauer

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race and Abby Finkenauer in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Young Releases Second Ad in Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

David Young, the Republican nominee in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race, released his second ad targeting U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s health care plan.

Vander Hart: Four Republicans Who Should Run for President in 2024

Shane Vander Hart discusses four Republicans that he would like to see run for President in 2024.

Iowa Democrats Sue Pate, Legislative Council Over Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Requests

Iowa Democrats sue Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa Legislative Council saying his July 17 emergency directive related to absentee ballot request forms violates state law.

Kanye West Remains on Iowa’s November Ballot for President

The State Objection Panel unanimously dismissed two objections to Kanye West’s nomination petitions as a non-affiliated candidate for President in Iowa.

Reynolds Orders Bars, Clubs Closed in Six Counties Due to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered bars, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and night clubs in Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Story counties to close.

Des Moines Mayor Issues Face Mask Mandate

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie signed an emergency declaration making face masks mandatory to address the community spread of COVID-19.

Watch: Abby Johnson Shares Why She Left Planned Parenthood

Former Planned Parenthood clinic director and pro-life advocate Abby Johnson spoke during the second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Vander Hart: A Look At President Trump’s Second Term Agenda

Shane Vander Hart looks at the agenda that President Donald Trump’s campaign released for a second term in office should he win in November.

Democratic Platform Most Anti-Life Platform In History

NIFLA President Thomas Glessner said that the 2020 Democratic National Convention approved the most “anti-life” platform in history.

Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa

President Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal assistance to supplement Iowa’s derecho recovery efforts.

WATCH: Joe Biden Has a Racism Problem

SOMETHiNG WICKED released a video targeting former Vice President Joe Biden’s past racially-charged comments and it is brutal.

Vander Hart: Kamala Harris as Biden’s Running Mate Troubles the Right and Left

Shane Vander Hart: Kamala Harris’ record and comments as a presidential candidate and U.S. Senator troubles the right, her record as a prosecutor troubles the left.

Grassley Highlights Greenfield’s Vulnerability with Iowa’s Rural Voters

Chuck Grassley: “Miss Greenfield in this seat would spell doom for Iowa farmers and biofuel producers, our entire ethanol industry, and the many Iowans who depend on it.”