Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes decision on Trump nominee Hegseth for defense secretary
Combat veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is among President-elect Trump's more controversial cabinet nominees.
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don't back Trump's Cabinet picks and legislative priorities.
Live updates: RFK Jr. faces opposition from senators in fiery confirmation hearing
Trump's pick for HHS Secretary faces questions from the left and right over his health stances. But will that stop his confirmation? Follow along for updates.
Iowa House won't pass bill allowing castration for sex crimes. Will it move in the Senate?
Opponents of the bill say surgical castration isn't needed in Iowa because of preexisting punishments for those convicted of certain sex crimes.
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Casino moratorium bill headed towards House debate
The Iowa House of Representatives is scheduled to debate a bill on Thursday that would put a five-year moratorium in place of any new casinos
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Conservatives in Louisiana have no doubt on how Bill Cassidy should vote on RFK Jr.
Conservatives in Louisiana view the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a litmus test for President Trump's agenda.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
Des Moines faces $17 million budget shortfall, city leaders plan cuts
Des Moines city leaders are addressing a $17 million budget shortfall by planning cuts that aim to minimize the impact on essential services.
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Why Iowa leader calls this week a ‘hot mess’ for groups helping residents
This has been the week for Bethany Snyder, director of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance: Monday: Learned that the Trump administration planned to freeze federal funding for loans and grants, a vital funding source for many nonprofits.
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The Fairfield Police Department has announced that one of its officers just completed the training to become a TASER instructor. Local entrepreneurs have been treated to a free weekly program for almost a year that has sharpened their business skills and ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets first hearing set before Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy committee
Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has scheduled the first public hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's controversial nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of ...
Casino moratorium bill advances through Iowa House committee
A bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses advanced through an Iowa House subcommittee and the Iowa House Ways and Means Committee on Monday.