Politics Day

Political scientists discuss state and national issues, including Issue 1 in Ohio, SCOTUS arguments regarding "ghost guns" and more.

After Reynolds signs the bill, abortion will be prohibited after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, around six weeks of pregnancy. All healthcare providers must comply with the Iowa law.

The Biden administration is developing a plan B after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down their plan to forgive some or all federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans last week.

After a state supreme court ruling, Iowa Democrats brace for special legislative session on abortion and the fetal-heartbeat bill.

The Iowa Supreme Court deadlocks on a crucial abortion decision ahead of the anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges this week.

Political analysts Donna Hoffman and Sara Mitchell talk about recent and upcoming trips to the state by potential GOP presidential contenders and the work to be done by Iowa Democrats.

Dominion Voting Systems settled its lawsuit against Fox News for $787.5 million this week.

In our weekly conversation about politics, we discuss arguments at the Iowa Supreme Court over a so-called fetal heartbeat law. The law was signed in 2018, but a court issued an injunction blocking it from taking effect.

Political experts discuss national headlines and the Iowa midterm candidates who spoke at the Des Moines Register's Political Soap Box at the Iowa State Fair.