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

Poll: Millennial Women Are Largely Disinterested in Midterm Elections

Shane Vander Hart: A new poll of Millennial women show they are politically disengaged. What this means for the blue wave some are predicting remains to be seen.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Trade Deal With Mexico

The Trump Administration announced a preliminary trade deal with Mexico. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa), and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley respond.

John McCain’s Farewell Statement to the American People

The McCain Family spokesperson, Rick Davis, read the late U.S. Senator John McCain’s farewell statement to the American people at a press conference.

A Time to Set Politics Aside

Shane Vander Hart: I am disappointed by some of the reaction on the left and the right to U.S. Senator John McCain’s death.

(Video) Sasse Warns Against Firing Attorney General Sessions

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE): “It would be a very, very, very, bad idea to fire the Attorney General because he’s not executing his job as a political hack.”

Grassley: I’m Not Going to Delay Judge Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley said he would not delay the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court after former Trump attorney Michael Cohen’s guilty plea on campaign finance reform violations.

House Should Launch an Impeachment Inquiry in Light of Cohen Plea

Adam Graham: I’ve seen no evidence that would merit Congress voting for an impeachment inquiry. Until the plea deal involving President Trump’s attorney Michael Cohen.

A Voice for Iowans

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): As your congressman, it is my job to listen to you and be your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Protecting Middle-Income Farmers and Refinery Workers

Mark Hahn: Republicans’ RFS compromise solutions have protected both middle-income farmers and blue-collar refinery workers. They should expand those reform efforts, not shrink them.

Mission Possible: Saving Freedom in Medical Care

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Independent medical practices will lead the way to achieve great affordable medical care through competition and consumer choice.

Trump’s Deplorable Tweet Directed at Omarosa

Shane Vander Hart offers three brief thoughts about President Donald Trump’s vitriol toward Omarosa Manigault Newman expressed on Twitter.

Growing Wages in Iowa

Congressman David Young: Businesses – small and large – are growing and investing. Workers’ wages are increasing. And we are building a better and healthier economy.

U.S. Department of Labor Protects Religious Liberty

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a new policy directive which focused on protecting religious freedom.

Omarosa’s White House Recording Raises Questions

Omarosa Manigault Newman’s recording her firing by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly raises questions.

Army Chaplain Faces Possibility of Court Martial Over Marriage Retreat

An Army report recommended Chaplain (Major) Jerry Scott Squires (USA) be found guilty of “dereliction of duty” for taking three business days to reschedule a marriage retreat he was prohibited from facilitating.

Grassley: Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing to Begin September 4

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley announced that the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court will begin on September 4.