by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 30, 2024 Federal health officials are encouraging farm workers who tend livestock and poultry to get vaccinated for seasonal influenza to help prevent a bird flu mutation that might spark a pandemic in people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it would devote up […]
by Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — When acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. visited the site of the campaign rally where a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, he went up to the roof, lying flat on his stomach, to evaluate the shooter’s line of sight that […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 30, 2024 This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 or chat with a live counselor at 988lifeline.org. WASHINGTON — Legislation aimed at protecting children online sailed through the U.S. Senate Tuesday, marking what […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 29, 2024 WASHINGTON — Before he leaves the Oval Office in January, President Joe Biden wants to see Congress take up a constitutional amendment restoring criminal liability for U.S. presidents in response to the recent Supreme Court decision granting the chief executive broad immunity. Biden announced the “Not Above the […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 25, 2024 Editor’s note: This story links to video containing images that may be upsetting to some viewers. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley released additional videos and documents Thursday related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Grassley said in a news release that the bodycam videos […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 25, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Thursday passed a Republican-led resolution condemning the president and Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for the administration’s immigration policies. Republicans announced they would move forward with the resolution hours after President Joe Biden suspended his reelection campaign and threw […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 24, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection during a prime-time address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, saying now is the time to turn over power to the next generation. “I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 22, 2024 The Iowa delegation for the Democratic National Convention unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday to become the 2024 presidential nominee. The Iowa’s DNC delegates made the decision during a virtual meeting Monday evening in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 15, 2024 Iowa Republicans played important roles during the first day of the Republican National Convention Monday. Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann kicked off the process of nominating former President Donald Trump as the official 2024 Republican presidential candidate. Later, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird presided over the […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 14, 2024 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called Sunday for unity and pledged an independent review following the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday where former President Donald J. Trump was shot and injured. “An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation,” […]
