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

Reynolds Announces New Chief of Staff

Former campaign consultant Sara Craig Gongol will replace outgoing Ryan Koopmans as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ chief of staff.
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Tim Sackton (CC-By-SA 2.0).

The Supreme Court Failed To Do Its Job

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: “Some tenuous connection to a politically fraught issue does not justify abdicating our judicial duty.”

Uncle Sam’s Dependent: Why an Inventory of all Federal Funds is Needed in Iowa

John Hendrickson: Iowa must be prepared when Uncle Sam is no longer able to provide generous support to our state budget.

Trump Nominates William Barr for Attorney General

William Barr, nominated by President Donald Trump as Attorney General, served as Attorney General for the late President George H.W. Bush.

DNC Chair Complains About Christianity’s Influence on Politics

DNC Chair Tom Perez complained that voters are influenced by the “pulpit on Sunday” at a Demand Justice Summit in Washington, DC.

(Video) Three Differences Between Conservatism and Progressivism

Genevieve Wood with the Heritage Foundation outlines three fundamental differences between conservatives and progressives.

Groups Applaud Scientific Definition of Sex in Federal Law and Policy

American College of Pediatricians: Compassion for those who identify as transgender must never eclipse the reality of sex.

Mazie Hirono Is A Treasure

U.S. Senator Maize Hirono (D-HI) implies that Democrats often don’t connect well with voters because they are smart and don’t appeal to voters’ hearts.
Donald Trump at a town hall in Derry, NH 0n 8/19/15. Photo credit: Michael Vadon (CC-By-SA 4.0)

Tariff Man

Shane Vander Hart: President Trump needs to remember tariffs are taxes. China does not pay those taxes, American consumers do and American exporters pay a price.

The Children, the Caravan, and Health

Dr. Jane Orient: Thousands of migrants are crammed together in Tijuana, many outdoors, and about a third of them are already sick.

Snowflakes and Deplorables

Dr. Christopher Peters: We need to stop demonizing the opposition, restore constructive dialog, and find ways to come together.

Iowa’s 2018 General Election Results Are Certified

The State Canvassing Board officially certified the results of Iowa’s 2018 general election on Monday.

Iowa Republicans Remember George H.W. Bush

After learning that former President George H.W. Bush passed away Friday evening, Iowa Republicans took time to remember the 41st President of the United States.

Honor to Whom Honor Is Due: George H.W. Bush

Collin Brendemuehl: The elder President Bush served his country honorably. He was one of the last high-ranking WWII veterans, even a war hero.

Republican Senators Urge President Trump to Consider Key Factors in Review of New START

25 Republican U.S. Senators wrote President Donald Trump urging him to consider the key factors that underpin the continued viability of the New START treaty.

Reynolds Elected to RGA Executive Committee

The Republican Governors Association (RGA) has elected Governor Kim Reynolds to serve on the organization’s Executive Committee.