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Lucas Loftin enters Iowa Senate race for District 16

Lucas Loftin enters Iowa Senate race for District 16

Iowa election: Results in central Iowa city council, mayor races

Iowa election: Results in central Iowa city council, mayor races

Confusion and whiplash: Full SNAP benefits on hold as legal battle plays out

Confusion and whiplash: Full SNAP benefits on hold as legal battle plays out

The 8 Democrats who voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal

The 8 Democrats who voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal

Senate holds first vote toward ending government shutdown

Senate holds first vote toward ending government shutdown

Who are the Democrats voting for the government shutdown deal?

Who are the Democrats voting for the government shutdown deal?

Senate works weekend to end prolonged government shutdown

Senate works weekend to end prolonged government shutdown

Joe Biden calls for Democratic momentum in Nebraska speech, urges party to 'dream big'

Joe Biden calls for Democratic momentum in Nebraska speech, urges party to 'dream big'

SOURCES: DOJ issues flurry of subpoenas in new inquiry into Trump

SOURCES: DOJ issues flurry of subpoenas in new inquiry into Trump

Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctions

Orbán says Trump will not punish Hungary for buying Russian energy, reducing impact of sanctions

USDA memo: Full funding for SNAP recipients in November

USDA memo: Full funding for SNAP recipients in November

Here's how long Nancy Pelosi has been in office and how that compares to her colleagues

Here's how long Nancy Pelosi has been in office and how that compares to her colleagues

Government shutdown disrupts air travel at major US airports

Government shutdown disrupts air travel at major US airports

Trump pardons Tennessee officials in corruption case

Trump pardons Tennessee officials in corruption case

Pelosi to step away from Congress at the end of her term

Pelosi to step away from Congress at the end of her term

LIST: Who's running for Iowa governor in 2026

LIST: Who's running for Iowa governor in 2026

States to demand higher and faster SNAP benefits during court hearing

States to demand higher and faster SNAP benefits during court hearing

Hegseth, Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders

Hegseth, Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders

Voters back $265M school bond, elect Rob Barron as first Latino council member

Voters back $265M school bond, elect Rob Barron as first Latino council member

Supreme Court questions Trump administration's tariff authority

Supreme Court questions Trump administration's tariff authority

Trump highlights economic achievements at Miami business forum

Trump highlights economic achievements at Miami business forum

Iowa elections: Full city council, mayor results for Polk, Dallas counties

Iowa elections: Full city council, mayor results for Polk, Dallas counties

Supreme Court to hear arguments on President Trump's tariffs

Supreme Court to hear arguments on President Trump's tariffs

Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

Iowa elections: Result of Des Moines schools' $265M 'Reimagining Eduation' bond issue

Iowa elections: Result of Des Moines schools' $265M 'Reimagining Eduation' bond issue

US Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins NJ governor's race, another key pickup for Democrats

US Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins NJ governor's race, another key pickup for Democrats

2025 Iowa election: Who won Des Moines city council, school board races?

2025 Iowa election: Who won Des Moines city council, school board races?

Shutdown nears historic length as pressure mounts in Washington

Shutdown nears historic length as pressure mounts in Washington

Maine voters to decide on red flag law for gun safety

Maine voters to decide on red flag law for gun safety

Iowa leaders share statements after Dick Cheney's death

Iowa leaders share statements after Dick Cheney's death