by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and administration officials are kicking off an “Investing in Rural America” event series, starting with a visit to a Minnesota farm Wednesday to announce nearly $5 billion for conservation, economic development and “climate smart” agriculture. Biden, who is running for reelection […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 29, 2023 Former President Donald Trump, while continuing to profess confidence he will win the Iowa caucuses, nevertheless railed against his Republican rivals for the 2024 presidential race during a rally Sunday in Sioux City. The former president spoke at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, his eighth trip […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 26, 2023 White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called on Congress on Thursday to strengthen gun safety laws in the wake of mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine. Jean-Pierre opened Thursday’s press briefing with a statement on the shootings, saying President Joe Biden stepped out of a state dinner […]
by Kevin Hardy ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 25, 2023 With a $750 million budget surplus on hand, there was little doubt whether North Dakota lawmakers would cut taxes earlier this year — the question was how much. “The surplus was strong, and we believe it’s going to be sustained into the future,” said […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 25, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted for Louisiana’s Mike Johnson as speaker in a chamber that has been frozen for more than three weeks after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted. In a 220-209 party-line vote, all Republicans present backed Johnson, 51, a strongly conservative […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 24, 2023 Federal agricultural officials plan to spend up to $2.3 billion to promote farm exports and to send U.S. grain to countries that are suffering food shortages. “This will complement existing trade promotion programs as we await Congress’s action on both the budget and the farm bill,” […]
Vivek Ramaswamy, a prospective candidate for the presidency of the United States, shared his vision for the future of American politics at the VFW Post in Oskaloosa on Saturday. An entrepreneur, outspoken advocate for conservative values, and author, Ramaswamy presented his blend of business understanding and commitment to principles. Border Security and Foreign Policy Vivek […]
by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 19, 2023 WASHINGTON — A resolution meant to temporarily allow U.S. House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry of North Carolina to move critical legislation won’t be acted on, House Republicans said following a tense, closed-door meeting on Thursday. But it appeared that the House will vote a third […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 18, 2023 U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks received death threats and a “barrage of threatening calls” after not supporting Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker, the Iowa Republican said Wednesday. Miller-Meeks, representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, was one of three Republicans to support Jordan during Tuesday’s vote, but who […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 13, 2023 Iowa’s congressional delegation focused heavily on Hamas attacks on Israel this week and called for a rescission of money provided to Iran in a September deal. At the same time, House members are sorting out the speakership after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted more than a […]
