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Vander Hart: We Don’t Need An ‘Independent’ Commission to Determine Presidential Capacity

Shane Vander Hart: Congress creating and directing a commission to determine presidential capacity under the 25th Amendment is an unconstitutional check on the executive branch.

Iowa Announces COVID-19 Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program

The program will provide eligible households with up to $2,000 towards utility bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay because of a COVID-19 related loss of income.

Watch: Second Debate Between Cindy Axne and David Young

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, and former U.S. Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, met for a second debate on WHO-TV in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Ernst’s New TV Ad Features Her Sister Discussing Pre-existing Condition

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s ad highlights her sister who has type 1 diabetes and her fight to force insurance companies to cover Iowans with pre-existing conditions.

Trump Pulls Out of Second Debate After Commission Announces It Would Be Virtual

President Donald Trump said he would not waste his time on a virtual debate, Biden campaign wants town hall debate to be rescheduled to October 22.

Vander Hart: Pence Had a Strong Debate Performance

Shane Vander Hart: Vice President Mike Pence’s debate performance is a bright spot in what has been a couple of rough weeks for the Trump campaign.

Watch: Vice Presidential Debate Between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris

Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., participated in the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Right Life Action Releases 2020 Champions of Life Endorsements

Right Life Action released a list of elected officials running for re-election that they identified as “Champions” for the pro-life cause.

Sherman: Harris/Biden Gun Slogan – ‘If You Like Your Guns, Sorry, You CAN’T Keep Them’

Steve Sherman: If you like being able to privately own weapons and protect yourself and your family, ignore whatever you hate about Trump and vote for him.

Swanson: Axne Won’t Tell Iowa Voters the Truth

Andy Swanson: During their first 2020 debate, Cindy Axne looked into the camera and lied…both about David Young’s record and her own.

Pro-Life Groups to Spend $500K to Re-Elect Joni Ernst

SBA List and its partner super PAC, Women Speak Out PAC, announced they would invest $500,000 into Iowa’s U.S. Senate race to re-elect Joni Ernst.

Watch: First Debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District 2020 Race

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne and former U.S. Rep. David Young go head to head in their first debate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Thomas, Alito Blast Obergefell Decision For Its Impact on Religious Liberty

“By choosing to privilege a novel constitutional right over the religious liberty interests explicitly protected in the First Amendment… the Court has created a problem that only it can fix.”

Hendrickson: Governor Reynolds Receives an “A” for Her Fiscal Conservatism

John Hendrickson: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received an “A” grade from the Cato Institute for her conservative budget and tax policies.

Hinson Releases Sixth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race, released her sixth television ad titled “Transportation.”

Watch: Ernst, Greenfield Clash in Second Iowa U.S. Senate Race Debate

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and her Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield clashed in their second debate in Iowa’s 2020 U.S. Senate race.