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Iowa’s U.S. senators question constitutionality of impeachment trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor • January 21, 2021

Iowa’s U.S. senators said they are unsure of the constitutional validity of holding an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, who was impeached last week, just seven days before leaving...

Iowa political leaders react to Biden’s inauguration ceremony, pledge to unify the country

Lauren White, Politics Reporter • January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday, and Iowa Democrats say it was refreshing to see Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage to start their presidency. Biden said...

Fact Check | Bans on animal ag and gas-powered cars not likely in Biden Administration

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor • January 18, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson If your...

President Trump impeached, Iowa Republicans vote down measure

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor • January 13, 2021

Iowa’s three Republican representatives in the U.S. House voted against the second impeachment of President Trump for inciting insurrection after a mob of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S....

Iowa’s congressional delegation split along party lines over impeachment

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor • January 8, 2021

Iowa’s representatives in Congress are split by party on support for impeaching President Trump, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., threatens to begin the process. Republicans said in statements...

Iowa congressional delegation rejects objections to Biden’s electoral victory after riots disrupt count

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor • January 7, 2021

Iowa's members of Congress, most Republicans, uniformly voted to reject objections to the electoral results from both Arizona and Pennsylvania late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, as Congress...

Iowa lawmakers sheltering as rioters storm the U.S. Capitol

Julia Shanahan and Caleb McCullough • January 6, 2021

Iowa’s members of Congress and staff report they are safe and sheltering in place after pro-Trump demonstrators stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, shutting down the counting of electoral votes...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks to take up 2nd District seat as Hart contest continues

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor • December 30, 2020

Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks will take the seat as the representative for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on Sunday, but the contest of the results from Democrat Rita Hart continues. U.S....

Rita Hart campaign files petition in U.S. House, claims uncounted ballots will give her a nine-point lead

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor • December 22, 2020

The Rita Hart campaign filed a petition with the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to contest Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ six-vote victory, saying the uncounted ballots will ensure...

Fact Check | Breaking down Iowa’s 6-vote 2nd District U.S. House appeal

Mary Hartel, News Reporter • December 18, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson A 6-vote...

Fact Check | Fred Hubbell donated big to Iowa’s Democratic legislative candidates, but Mike Bloomberg didn’t

Seth Taylor, Politifact reporter • December 16, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson If your...

Extending opportunity: Dave Loebsack reflects on a career in Congress

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor • December 15, 2020

Growing up a stone’s throw away from the crowded stockyards of Sioux City, Dave Loebsack never thought Congress was in his future. His parents divorced, and he was raised by a single mother who...