Senate control may hinge on Mississippi, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn’t supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying…
In Iowa Senate race, Hinson-Turek matchup set for November – Roll Call
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who bills himself as a “commonsense prairie populist,”…
In Tuesday’s primaries, Dems try to defend California and gain ground in Iowa
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s governor…
OPM and GSA embark on plans to consolidate headquarters
The Office of Personnel Management and the General Services Administration — the federal government’s human resources office and…
Trump’s threats to destroy Iran power plants raise war crime questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and…
Iowa Democrat Jackie Norris ends US Senate campaign
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Jackie Norris ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat Thursday,…
Speaker Johnson warns government shutdown could be longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in…
Trump directs Pentagon to ensure troops are paid despite government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all…
Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek third term
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) officially announced Tuesday that she will not run for a third six-year term next…
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next…
Sen. Ernst of Iowa expected to announce she won’t run for reelection
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa’s first woman…
What to watch as 2026 Republican Senate races take shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s…