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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

President Joe Biden reacts during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Biden touts record, endorses Harris in Democratic National Convention Speech

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor August 20, 2024

President Joe Biden touted his domestic policy record, discussed his 52 years of public service, and enthusiastically endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in his nearly hour-long speech during the...

President Joe Biden gives an address at the LBJ Presidential Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Monday, July 29, 2024, in Austin. Biden announced that he would not be running for reelection on July 21, 2024.

What now? The future for Democrats under presumptive nominee Kamala Harris

Mia O'Connor-Walker, News Reporter July 30, 2024

The 2024 election has revealed uncertainty among Democrats regarding their Presidential candidate, the election, and the future of their party. With Democratic voting trends and a higher number of...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Harris for President Campaign Rally at West Allis Central High School in West Allis on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Harris has been backed by Iowa's entire Democratic National Convention delegation.

Iowa Democrats back Kamala Harris ahead of DNC

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 23, 2024

Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention unanimously voted to support Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination in a virtual meeting on Monday.  Harris has gained...

Voters cheer as Joe Biden concludes his campaign stop at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis., on July 5, 2024. Biden officially announced his campaign suspension via social media on Sunday.

Iowa politicians react to President Joe Biden’s announcement to no longer seek reelection

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher and Liam Halawith July 21, 2024

President Joe Biden announced he would drop his 2024 presidential election bid in a social media post to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday afternoon. Biden swiftly tapped Vice President Kamala Harris...

Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump delivers his nomination acceptance speech during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The final day of the RNC featured a keynote address by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Trump accepts nomination, recounts assassination attempt

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter July 19, 2024

Former President Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for U.S. President on Thursday. His acceptance and speech came on the closing night of the Republican National Convention.  During...

Kimberly Nguyen picks up a flag to wave during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Nguyen traveled from California to show support for former President Donald Trump.

Quiet on the Perimeter: Outside the 2024 Republican National Convention

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist July 18, 2024

The 2024 Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 15-18. Among the crowd attending were 40 Iowa delegates, two of whom took to the main stage. Iowa had a strong showing...

Iowa delegates Jeanita McNulty, Teresa Horton Bumgarner, and David Barker pose for  portraits at the Residence Inn during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Iowa Republicans honored and excited to serve as delegates at Republican National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter July 18, 2024

MILWAUKEE — With both Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann speaking on the main stage along with 40 delegates in attendance, the Hawkeye state boosts a heavy presence...

Community members talk and do crafts in Lindsey Park, Milwaukee during the third day of The Great Milwaukee Block Party in Milwaukee, WI on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The block party was organized as a “joyful rebellion” against the 2024 Republican National Convention. The rebellion featured events at local businesses and recreational areas.

Unhappy with designated zones, demonstrators opt for other locations in Milwaukee

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter July 17, 2024

MILWAUKEE — Sequestered to opposite ends of the heavily guarded inner perimeter of the Republican National Convention, two designated demonstration zones were sparsely used on the third day of the...

The pedestrian restricted zone is seen during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The four-day convention featured speeches from two Iowan delegates, Brenna Bird and Jeff Kaufman.

Milwaukee draws contradictory crowd on second day of the Republican National Convention

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter July 17, 2024

MILWAUKEE — The second day of the Republican National Convention drew a contradictory crowd to downtown Milwaukee. Vendors, protesters, and Trump supporters gathered outside of the secure perimeter...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst gives a speech at her ninth annual Roast and Ride fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Trump’s conviction remains rallying cry at Ernst’s annual Roast and Ride

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor June 2, 2024

DES MOINES — Two days after former president Donald Trump’s historic felony conviction, it remains a rallying cry for Iowa Republicans heading into November’s general election.  His conviction...

City High School seniors Penelope Wilmoth and Vivian Shields yell a chant during a pro-Palestinian demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters from Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups demonstrated outside while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, spoke inside the hotel for a campaign fundraiser.

Pro-Palestine protesters call on Miller-Meeks, Speaker Johnson for an end of U.S. aid to Israel

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter April 28, 2024

More than 200 pro-Palestine protesters lined the bridge outside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in University Heights outside of U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’, R-Iowa, campaign reception with...

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a fundraiser for U.S. Representative Marionette Miller-Meeks on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Around 200 protesters gathered on the bridge outside the Marriott Courtyard where the fundraiser took place to criticize the speakers’ stance on Palestine.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits IC to support Miller-Meeks campaign

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 28, 2024

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s visit at Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign reception Sunday comes as she faces a difficult reelection campaign.  Miller-Meeks said...