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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

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker talks with the media on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was the key note speaker at this years Democratic Fall Gala.

Potential 2020-er Cory Booker makes endorsement in Johnson County supervisor’s race

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 5, 2018

A national Democrat considering a presidential bid released a video endorsing a candidate for Johnson County Supervisor Wednesday. Cory Booker, a Democrat U.S. senator from New Jersey, released a 50-second...

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker attends the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is defending Whitaker's appointment as lawful. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Key 1990 Iowa football moment reflects Matt Whitaker’s jump to the White House

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter December 4, 2018

One of former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry’s best moments occurred in the Illinois-Iowa game in 1990, former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Don Patterson said. Catching what became an unlikely...

Iowa reacts to the death of 41st president, George H.W. Bush

Iowa reacts to the death of 41st president, George H.W. Bush

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 1, 2018

Saturday morning, Iowa politicians took to Twitter after the death of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. George HW Bush will most b remembered as our 41st president I honor...

People move to different spots of the barn to be counted at the Democratic caucus at the Celebration Farm in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 1, 2015. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came out with four delegates while Bernie Sanders came out with three delegates.

Iowa Democrats set sight on 2020 caucuses

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter November 29, 2018

Iowa will once again hold its first-in-the-nation title with caucuses set for Feb. 3, 2020 — exactly one month before “Super Tuesday,” on which nine states will hold their primaries to select nominees...

2020 presedential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday Oct. 14, 2018.

2020 hopeful Andrew Yang hosts rally in Iowa City over a year ahead of caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 16, 2018

More than a year ahead of the 2020 caucuses, Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang has channelled his efforts into early campaigning in Iowa. Yang, who is in his first run for political office,...

Then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eight Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Grassley trades Judiciary leadership for Senate Finance Chairmanship

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 16, 2018

Iowa’s senior senator Chuck Grassley will trade his position of Senate Judiciary Committee chairman to lead the Senate Finance Committee. The spot opened after Orrin Hatch, a long-time Republican...

Grassley: Whitaker’s appointment constitutional, but a replacement should be found quickly

Grassley: Whitaker’s appointment constitutional, but a replacement should be found quickly

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter November 14, 2018

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters in a press call that he is unsure if acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker is being considered for a permanent position, but said President Trump is in his constitutional...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks during a town hall meeting in Sinclair Auditorium in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College campus on Friday, March 17, 2017.

Ernst elected to Republican leadership in U.S. Senate

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 14, 2018

In one of two ascensions in the Republican political leadership for Iowa Senators on Wednesday, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, was elected to become the Chairwoman of the Senate Republican Conference. She'll be the...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. He serves as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Grassley nominated Senate pro tem, making him third in line for U.S. presidency

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 14, 2018

After the retirement of Sen. Orin Hatch, R-Utah,  Iowa's senior senator, Chuck Grassley, a Republican, is set to assume a position that will put him third in line of succession for the presidency. The...

U.S. Attorney General and UI alum Whitaker to visit Des Moines Wednesday

U.S. Attorney General and UI alum Whitaker to visit Des Moines Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 13, 2018

Matthew Whitaker, a University of Iowa graduate and recently-appointed acting attorney general, will appear at at the Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Summit in Des Moines on Wednesday. He will speak...

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief November 8, 2018

After President Trump fired Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, it was announced that Matthew Whitaker would take his place, at least temporarily, as the interim attorney general. Whitaker is a UI alum and...

Attendees chant during the "Trump is not above the law" rally at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The protest was organized in reaction to the Trump's firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Protesters and counter-protesters gather on Pentacrest in wake of Jeff Sessions firing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

Protesters took to the Pentacrest Thursday to stand against the President Trump’s recent moves to shakeup the U.S. Justice Department, gathering to send the message that “nobody’s above the law.” The...