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We cover politics, primarily U.S. and Iowa politics.

Voter Fraud in Iowa?

Glenn Beck read an email from a listener in Iowa who claimed that voter fraud with illegal immigrants occurred on Election Day, but is it a credible claim?

Matt Whitaker Steps Into Attorney General Role at Crucial Time

Penny Nance: Matthew Whitaker is an outstanding choice for acting Attorney General. CWA asks that he makes good use of his time in this position.

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Issues Three Pro-Life Announcements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued three pro-life announcements, including two rules dealing with the Obamacare contraceptives mandate.

Iowa 3rd Congressional District: A Tale of Two Counties

Looking at two of the 16 counties in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District can explain Congressman David Young’s loss to his Democratic challenger Cindy Axne.

Whitver, Schneider Re-Elected to Iowa Senate Leadership Roles

Iowa Senate Republicans reelected State Senator Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) as Majority Leader and State Senator Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) as Senate President.

SBA List Election Recap: Pro-life Wins!

Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser provides analysis in response to election night’s pro-life electoral victories.

Secretary of State: Iowa Sets Midterm Election Turnout Record

The Iowa Secretary of State announced more than 1,320,000 votes have been tallied surpassing the previous midterm election turnout record set in 2014.

Jeff Sessions Out As AG, Iowan Matt Whitaker Named Acting Attorney General

President Donald Trump forced Attorney General Jeff Sessions out and named Iowa native Matt Whitaker as Acting Attorney General.

Reynolds Defeats Hubbell, GOP Keeps Majority in Iowa Legislature

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds narrowly defeats Fred Hubbell, Iowa House Republicans retain their majority, and Iowa Senate Republicans expands theirs.

Rod Blum, David Young Lose Re-Election to Congress

Congressmen Rod Blum (R-Iowa) and David Young (R-Iowa) lost re-election while Iowa sent Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) and Steve King (R-Iowa) back to DC.

My Time With Steve King

Antonia Okafor: From my own experience, Steve King has proven to be a good man. I am thankful I have had the opportunity to get to know the truth about him.

Does The Left Want A National Popular Vote To Determine House Majority?

Shane Vander Hart: The majority of the House of Representatives is not based on the national popular vote. That is irrelevant.

What Do Two Abortionists and a Gubernatorial Candidate Have in Common?

Jenifer Bowen: Iowa’s Planned Parenthood continues to literally rip babies apart in the womb and Fred Hubbell can’t keep himself from bragging about them.

Chuck Grassley: “Iowa Needs Steve King in Congress.”

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) endorses Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) in a video released in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race.

Lyon County Republicans Tout Reynolds’ Pro-Life Record

The Lyon County Republican Party released a radio ad last week entitled “Heartbeat” touting Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ pro-life record.