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Watch: Shane Vander Hart Discusses COVID-19 Mitigation on Faith Works Live

Shane Vander Hart joined Mike Demastus and Ian Barrs on Faith Works Live on the Truth Network 99.3 FM to discuss COVID-19 mandates and mitigation measures.

Watch: Ernst Questions CEOs of Facebook and Twitter

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst asked Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg about how they monitor disinformation and prevent dissemination of child sexual abuse material.

APP Files FEC Complaint Against Facebook Alleging Illegal Contribution to Democrats

Terry Schilling of American Principles Project: “We urge the FEC to consider APP PAC’s complaint and launch an investigation as soon as possible.”

Grassley’s Historic 8,927 Vote Streak Ends

Due to his quarantine, Tuesday marks the first votes U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has not cast in service to Iowans in more than 27 years.

Vander Hart: Between Two Camps on COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: I don’t agree with mandates, but I believe in personal responsibility. I urge people to be responsible.

Reynolds Issues Mask Mandate, Implements Additional Mitigation Measures

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a mask mandate for indoor public spaces and limited indoor activities to 15 people and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.

Hinson Says She Doesn’t Support Another Lockdown

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, said she would not support another lockdown in response to climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases.

Grassley: November is National Adoption Month

Chuck Grassley: Adoption brings hope to children and parents who want their own forever family to love and with whom to count their blessings around the dinner table.

Sinclair: Iowa Was Proactive with Election Reforms

Amy Sinclair: Because of crucial reforms enacted, Iowans can be confident their votes were secure, counted, and the results of our elections were accurate.

Hart Requests Recount in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

With Mariannette Miller-Meeks leading by 47 votes, Rita Hart’s campaign requests a recount of all 24 counties in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Hagenow Joins Iowans for Tax Relief Staff

Iowans for Tax Relief announced the addition of former Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow to their staff as Vice President of the organization.

Hinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, learned that she tested positive for COVID-19. She plans to quarantine at home.

Biden Coronavirus Task Force Member Suggests Four to Six-Week Lockdown

Dr. Michael Osterholm said that a four to six-week shutdown could drive down infection numbers and suggests that the U.S. could borrow money to pay for it.

Petersen Stepping Down As Iowa Senate Minority Leader

State Senator Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, announced that she would not seek re-election as the Iowa Senate Minority Leader.

Ernst: This Veterans Day, Let’s Renew Our Support for Our Nation’s Heroes

Joni Ernst: May God bless my fellow veterans and their families, and may they know that today, and every day, I am forever grateful for their service to our sacred country.

Reynolds Mandates Masks for Certain Gatherings and Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was “dialing up” COVID-19 mitigation standards due to significant community spread in the state and increased hospitalizations.