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Axne takes second check from AOC
According to recent disclosure filings, Cindy Axne received a $5,000 contribution from the Courage to Change PAC, which is aligned with the far-left “Squad” member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Judge in Sonya Heitshusen case asked to recuse herself because of family political connection
The Dallas County Attorney’s Office has asked Judge Virginia Cobb to recuse herself from the criminal case against Sonya Heitshusen for reckless use of a firearm because the judge’s niece is a volunteer for Heitshusen’s campaign. According to the County Attorney’s...
DeJear refuses to apologize for disrespecting cops, doubles down
DeJear isn’t apologizing for her decision to stay seated while everyone else in the Iowa Capitol stood to honor law enforcement last January. Instead, she is calling the standing ovation just “pomp and circumstance.” DeJear attended Gov. Reynolds’ annual Condition of...
Where is Rob Sand? Not with Deidre DeJear
Rob Sand—Iowa’s hunting, breakfast pizza tweeting male model of a state auditor—has been barnstorming the state over the last few months, meeting with voters and appearing with other Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. But not Deidre Dejear. Sand has...
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A Win For Our Soldiers, Our Veterans, and Our Country
This commonsense legislation provides much-needed increases in troop pay, improves servicemember mental health services, and increases available funds well over the President’s initial budget request. The bill also provides funding to improve equipment and readiness and I was proud to vote in favor of it.
Biden’s First Year Failures
Just over a year ago, I joined my colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—on the front steps of the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Biden. He told the American People that day that he would be a president for all Americans and unify the country....
Secretary Paul Pate advances Iowa Initiative To Curb Human Trafficking
Secretary of Iowa Paul Pate has introduced a new state initiative to combat human and sex trafficking within Iowa. In conjunction with Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking, the statewide alliance will enable Iowa businesses from all communities to take the necessary...
Iowa Young Republicans Hold Successful Winter Summit
The Federation of Iowa Republicans held their YR Winter Summit hosting many notable speakers. Held in Ankeny, The Summit hosted New York Times Best Seller of Woke INC. and political commentator Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Chuck Grassley, and more. Other events held...
Mailbag: How Should Conservatives Think About the Antitrust Debate?
Webster’s Dictionary defines “conservative” as “marked by moderation or caution” and “disposed to maintain existing institutions.” Oxford describes a conservative as “a person favoring free enterprise,” while Cambridge agrees that a conservative “traditionally...
Liz Mathis hires ‘Defund the Police’ activists to help run campaign
The Liz Mathis congressional campaign appears to be stocked with supporters of the “defund the police” movement. Catie Wiltanger, who describes herself as an organizer for Liz Mathis, has expressed her support for defunding the police multiple times on social media. ...
Washington Democrats are gaslighting the American people
Just last year, Washington insiders colluded to try to overturn the will of the people of Iowa in a fair and free election. The Speaker of the House of Representatives attempted to steal a House seat. Iowa’s Second District congresswoman, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, won...
Tax Cuts & Childcare Priority for 2022 Legislative Session
A new year is upon us, and with that comes the 2022 legislative session. We are proud of our citizens who have shown extreme resiliency in facing down the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. You should be proud too. Where many other states in the nation have faltered,...
Grassley Calls For Hearing To Address Crime and Police Murder Trends
“We have all heard about the unprecedented 30 percent spike in murders that began in the summer of 2020. It continues to this day. Over a dozen cities set new homicide records in 2021-The rise in violent crime coincides with the “defund the police” movement and widespread de-policing,” spoke Grassley.
