Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnant
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US โ from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
Severe weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2
Flooding in the Midwestern U.S. has collapsed a railroad bridge and sent water surging around a dam after days of heavy rains that have forced hundreds of people to evacuate or be rescued.
Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa while much of US broils again in heat
Floodwaters have forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain.
Hereโs where courts are slowing Republican efforts for a state role in enforcing immigration law
The federal government has long had sole authority over U.S. immigration policy, but several Republican-led states are pushing for a role in enforcing regulations.
A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allows law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the United States.
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risks.
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
Iowa is directing nearly a million dollars in grant funding to expand summer meal sites for low-income kids.
Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition
An explicit requirement that Iowaโs state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender has been repealed.
Katie Britt calls Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
Sen. Katie Britt called President Joe Biden a โdithering and diminished leaderโ in the Republican rebuttal to his State of the Union address Thursday evening.
Iowa House OKs bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" despite IVF concerns
Republicans in Iowaโs House of Representatives have approved a bill that would criminalize the death of an โunborn personโ โ over Democratsโ concerns about how it might impact in vitro fertilization.
Iowa poised to end gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies targeted nationwide
Iowa has been the only state in the U.S. to explicitly mandate that state, county and local decision-making bodies are balanced by gender.
Some states are trying to make sex binary. Transgender people see their existence denied
Efforts in Republican-led states to write definitions of male and female into law are leading to outcry that the measures deny transgender people legal recognition.
Iowa's abortion providers now have some guidance for the paused 6-week ban, if it is upheld
Iowaโs medical board has approved some guidance abortion providers would need to follow if the stateโs ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court.
Iowa promised $75 million for school safety. Two shootings later, the money is largely unspent
Iowa's Republican governor announced in June 2022 that the state would use $75 million in federal pandemic relief funds to add security measures at schools.
Iowa is the latest state to sue TikTok, claims the social media company misrepresents its content
Iowa has become the latest state to sue TikTok over claims that the social media company deceives consumers over the amount of โinappropriate contentโ that children have access to via the platform.
Parents want district to improve security more after deadly Iowa school shooting
Parents in the Iowa town where a deadly school shooting took place earlier this month told school officials on Monday they want more preventative measures and transparency as the school board plans for students' return.
Iowa principal who risked his life to protect students during a high school shooting has died
An Iowa principal who put himself in harm's way to protect students during a school shooting earlier this month has died.
Iowa campaign events are falling as fast as the snow as the state readies for record-cold caucuses
Campaign events are falling as swiftly as the Iowa snow as wintry weather hampers Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump's schedules ahead of Mondayโs leadoff presidential caucuses.
Parents of Iowa teen who killed 1 and wounded 7 in shooting say they had 'no inkling' of his plan
The parents of the 17-year-old who killed a sixth grader and wounded seven others in a shooting at his small-town Iowa high school last week said in a statement Monday that they โhad no inkling he intended the horrible violence he was about to inflict.โ.
Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues.
Iowa won't participate in US food assistance program for kids this summer
Iowa will not participate in a federal program that gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family over the summer to help with food costs while school is out.
DeSantis marks Iowa milestone as caucuses near. Trump says his rival's campaign is in deep trouble
Ron DeSantis has completed his campaign promise to visit each of Iowaโs 99 counties.
The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?
The Republican Partyโs once-crowded 2024 presidential primary field has suddenly shrunk to just a handful of viable candidates, but it's unclear if the GOP is any closer to coalescing behind a clear alternative to former President Donald Trump.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says DeSantis, not Trump, is the best Republican to win the 2024 election
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says it โfeels good to get in the gameโ after endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president.
DeSantis argues Iowa governor's support may help him stop Trump and he labels his rivals as spoilers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning in Iowa with his newest major endorser, Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban โa terrible mistake,โ sparking anger from some key Republicans
Donald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion.
Donald Trump's GOP rivals try to attract social conservatives in Iowa at an event he skipped
Some of Donald Trumpโs top Republican rivals addressed a large, influential gathering of Iowa evangelical Christians on Saturday night.
Trump stops at a fraternity house on his way to Iowa-Iowa State football game, outdrawing his rivals
Donald Trump stopped at a fraternity house before heading to watch the Iowa-Iowa State football game.
Florida's costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopeful
The cost of protecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family and visiting officials has significantly risen from $6.1 million to $9.9 million as the Republican presidential hopeful embarked on an aggressive travel schedule to outflank former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary.
Trump plans Iowa State Fair stop, though he won't attend candidate chat with GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Iowa State Fair Saturday, the time-honored rite of presidential candidates working for support in the stateโs leadoff nominating caucuses next January.
Trump and his top 2024 primary rivals mostly ignore the case against him during key Iowa GOP event
Donald Trump and his top rivals for the GOP presidential nomination took the stage one by one to address an influential gathering of Iowa Republicans.
Abortion in Iowa is legal again, for now, after a judge blocks new restrictions
An Iowa judge temporarily blocked the stateโs new ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy days after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into law.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds embraces role as a key player in Republican presidential race
When Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds seized the spotlight from a half dozen Republican presidential contenders on Friday by signing a restrictive abortion measure into law at an event meant to showcase the candidates, she embraced her front-and-center role in the 2024 presidential election.
DeSantis would consider Iowaโs Reynolds as running mate, calls Trumpโs attack of her โout of handโ
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate, should he win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs whether to block it
Iowaโs ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has been signed into law as a judge considers abortion advocatesโ plea to put the restrictions on hold.
Iowa Republicans passed a strict abortion bill last night. A legal challenge was filed by morning
A legal challenge has been filed to block Iowaโs new legislation banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign Friday
Iowaโs Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Iowa Republicans will pursue a 6-week abortion ban during a special session that starts Tuesday
The Republican-controlled Legislature in Iowa will aim to enact a ban on abortion after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a rare special session that starts Tuesday.
Iowa's Republican governor calls a special legislative session to revive abortion restrictions
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called a special legislative session so lawmakers can enact new abortion restrictions.
Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate strict abortion limits, but a new law could be coming
A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the stateโs strict ban on most abortions has failed.
Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries
Iowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday
The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in place in the first 18 states on the GOP presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday
The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in place in the first 18 states on the GOP presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks.
Q&A: How โswattingโ calls spread as schools face real threats
A spate of threats and false reports of shooters have been pouring into schools and colleges across the country for months, raising concerns among law enforcement and elected leaders.
Iowa lawmakers send school bathroom bill to governor
Transgender students won't be allowed to use a public school restroom in Iowa that aligns with their gender identity under a bill that Gov. Kim Reynolds is is expected to sign into law.
DeSantis to visit Iowa next week before expected 2024 bid
Florida Gov. DeSantis is planning his first visit to Iowa next week, making a stop in the leadoff Republican voting state before an expected 2024 presidential announcement later this year.
Police: 2 students killed, man hurt in Des Moines shooting
Two teenage students were killed and a man was seriously injured in what police called a targeted shooting at an alternative educational program for at-risk youth in Des Moines.
Iowa Supreme Court: Abortion not fundamental right in state
The Iowa Supreme Court has made it easier for lawmakers to limit or outlaw abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that guaranteed the right to abortion under the Iowa Constitution.
Courts stymie abortion bans in Iowa, other GOP-led states
An Iowa Supreme Court decision is holding back the state's solidly Republican Legislature and governor from banning abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v.
Iowa Supreme Court: Finkenauer qualifies for Senate ballot
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Democratic Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer qualifies for the primary ballot, rejecting a lower court decision and allowing her to continue her campaign for the nomination.
EXPLAINER: Why Finkenauer's Senate bid rests on 3 signatures
Iowa Democrat Abby Finkenauerโs hopes of running against Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley this fall may hinge on a state Supreme Court ruling on three petition signatures.
Democrat Finkenauer knocked off US Senate primary ballot
A state court judge has concluded that Democrat Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on the June 7 primary ballot for U.S. Senate because she didnโt gather enough petition signatures, knocking off the candidate considered by many to be the partyโs best chance to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley.
Threats, vitriol aimed at women in positions of power
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was one of the more high-profile targets of political violence when prosecutors say a group of men who were angry about pandemic restrictions plotted to kidnap her.
Iowa governor signs restrictive transgender sports bill
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that prohibits transgender females from participating in girls high school sports and womenโs college athletics, rejecting opponents' argument that she would harm vulnerable children to solve a nonexistent problem.
GOP wants to end Russian oil imports to US, boost production
Republican elected officials across the U.S. are criticizing President Joe Biden over his energy policies and want to ramp up domestic production as a way to help wean the nation and its allies off oil from Russia.
Iowa governor swipes at Biden leadership in GOP rebuttal
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Bidenโs State of the Union address Tuesday, painted the picture of a country in the grip of several crises.
Austin to governors: Guard troops must get COVID-19 vaccine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in letters to seven governors, is reaffirming the need for members of their states' Army and Air National Guards to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine or lose their Guard status.
States diverge on police reforms after George Floyd killing
Democratic lawmakers in California, Maryland and Washington passed far-reaching policing reforms this year in response to the 2020 killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
States challenge President Bidenโs vaccine mandate for health workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
GOP state officials push back on employer vaccine mandate
Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden's plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more.
Black Democratic chair gets lynching threat over Trump essay
The first Black chair of Iowaโs Democratic Party says he received a series of racist messages, including a lynching threat, after writing a newspaper op-ed criticizing former President Donald Trump and the state Republican officials who stood with him at a recent rally in Des Moines.
Local school boards emerge as hot races in November election
Races for local school board seats have emerged as intense political battlegrounds in the upcoming Nov. 2 elections across the U.S. Parental protests that started during COVID-19 lockdowns are evolving into full-fledged board takeover campaigns.
Haley, Scott, Rubio advising group pushing for GOP diversity
A group intent on expanding Republican power across state-level offices is rolling out a national effort to diversify and broaden the GOP, with an advisory council headed up by a number of possible future presidential hopefuls.