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

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.

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.

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.

Ocasio-Cortez Is An Example of Why We Need to Improve Civics Education

Shane Vander Hart: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez botching the three branches of government is not a significant problem, but the lack of civics education she represents is.

About Ranked Choice Voting

Shane Vander Hart: Ranked choice voting can help dismantle a two-party system, but it is not necessary for a candidate to win by a majority vote.

What to Do About a Caravan of Rag-tag Migrants

Jane Orient: Is the aim of those advocating for the migrant caravan to help these people, or to destabilize the U.S. system of government and the rule of law?
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Two Letters That Can Change A Country’s Mindset

Kelvey Vander Hart: We need to regain our perspective of the individual states of America.

Ernst Applauds USDA’s Intent to Move Two Agencies Outside of Beltway

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) praised the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to move two research agencies outside of Washington, DC.

Retiring with Comfort and Happiness

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): I won’t support cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits as we work in a bipartisan way to make sure these programs are solvent.

Grassley Refers Avenatti, Swetnick for Criminal Investigation

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley referred Julie Swetnick and her attorney Michael Avenatti to the Justice Department for criminal investigation.

Sending Bombs to Anyone Is Evil

Shane Vander Hart: Let’s jettison the hot takes about bombs sent to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and CNN and let law enforcement do their thing.

Can Democrats Save Entitlements And Healthcare?

Dr Jane Orient: It is not possible to save entitlements or medical care if the economic and social fabric of the country is destroyed by identity politics, class warfare, mob rule, and the shredding of constitutional protections for life, liberty, and property.

Trump Administration Looks to Affirm Biological Definition of Sex in Law

The New York Times reports the Trump Administration via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is looking to affirm the biological definition of sex in federal law.

A Mob Is A Mob Is A Mob

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) was mobbed on Thursday in Miami by angry anti-Castro, Cuban-Americans and was wrong.

Upgrading Our Infrastructure

David Young: Iowans rely on our infrastructure to do business, get products to consumers, and communicate with each other which is why expanding infrastructure is a priority for me.

Hillary Clinton’s Security Clearance Withdrawn

The U.S. State Department confirmed that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s security clearance was withdrawn at her request.