Politics Day

Political analysts Megan Goldberg and Kelly Shaw break down why Iowa’s delegation waited for Trump’s approval before voting to release the Epstein files — plus insight on support for ACA subsidies, Texas redistricting, the farm bill and more.

What do this week’s election results tell us about the mood of voters — and what’s ahead for 2026? Plus, where blame lands in the ongoing shutdown.

Analysis from political experts Rachel Caufield of Drake University and Dave Peterson from Iowa State University on the latest news.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks new debates over free speech in Iowa and across the country.

Trump endorses Rep. Ashley Hinson for Senate, Reynolds’ trade mission to India and more analysis of U.S. politics.

Does Iowa's special election results give indication for the 2026 midterms?

Candidates enter and exit the Iowa races for 2026. Today, a look at the shifting primary field with analysis from professor Jim McCormick of Iowa State University.

Analysis from political scientists on the summit between Trump and Putin, Trump's expansion of federal authority over Washington, D.C., and more

Blue states are considering redistricting in response to Texas' special session to redraw its Congressional lines, President Trump is teasing new migrant farm worker policies and more.

On today's Politics Day episode, we take stock of the 2026 governor's race, the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future and more.