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(Updated) President Trump, First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

The White House announced that President Trump will spend a few days recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center working from the presidential offices there.

Hendrickson: Conservative Budgeting Pays Off

John Hendrickson: Iowa is an example that fiscal conservatism in budgeting not only works but is the best policy.

Pence Fires Up Conservative Christians in Iowa

Vice President Mike Pence in Des Moines, Iowa: ” I think the choice we face in this nation, in this year, is whether America remains America.”

Finkenauer Turns Down Additional Debates in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, declined an invitation from KCRG TV-9 to debate State Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, citing a busy fall schedule.

Ernst, Hinson, Miller-Meeks, and Young Release New Ads

Joni Ernst, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and David Young released ads in their respective races with just over a month to go before Election Day.

Reynolds Says State Finished FY2020 with Full Cash Reserves, $305M Surplus

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund.

Ingstad: Iowans Shouldn’t Have to Subsidize Other State’s Irresponsible Spending

Chris Ingstad: Many of the states begging for more aid were spending recklessly for years before coronavirus hit, Iowans shouldn’t have to pay for that.

Vander Hart: America Lost the First Presidential Debate

Shane Vander Hart: There were no winners after the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, only losers, and America was the biggest loser of all.

Watch: First 2020 Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced-off in Cleveland, Ohio for the first of three presidential debates.

Chuck Grassley Meets With Amy Coney Barrett

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley: “She’s roundly revered in legal circles for her well seasoned and very deliberate decisions, as well as for her commitment to applying the law as written.”

David Young Announces Veterans Steering Committee

David Young, Republican candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Seat, announced the members of his Veterans Steering Committee.

Graham: Jo Jorgensen Doesn’t Belong in the Presidential Debate

Adam Graham: Jo Jorgensen shouldn’t be on the debate stage because it’s a privilege, and the Libertarian Party hasn’t earned it.

Watch: Joni Ernst and Theresa Greenfield Debate on Iowa Press U.S. Senate Debate

Iowa PBS hosted a debate between U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and her Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield on Monday, September 27, 2020.

Vander Hart: The Supreme Court Shouldn’t Impact Our Daily Lives

Shane Vander Hart: Nine unelected justices should not have that kind of power to impact our daily lives, and they were never meant to have it.

Rogers: Placing Kids First in Education

Walt Rogers: Ensuring that dollars follow the student will remove barriers to educational opportunity and place our kids first.

Tim Scott Joins Joni Ernst for ‘Fighting for Iowa’ Tour Kickoff

U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, for the kick-off for her “Fighting for Iowa” tour on Friday morning in Grimes.