Politics Day

In the first days of his second presidency, President Donald Trump is asserting a muscular vision of power.

The 2025 legislative session starts Monday and lawmakers are eyeing measures addressing higher education, taxes, immigration and Medicaid.

Political analysts discuss Trump cabinet nominees, immigration reform and more.

On election night, Iowa politicians tore into the Ann Seltzer/Des Moines Register poll that predicted Iowa would go blue. Instead, for a third time, the state voted for former President Donald Trump.

Early voting began Oct. 16 in Iowa. With less than three weeks until election day, polls show a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Political experts weigh in on the latest news, including Biden's farewell speech to the U.N., and Trump's threats of tariffs to John Deere.

The U.S. presidential race is expected to heat up with two months until election day and Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump set to face off in their first debate next week.

A ceasefire in Gaza, abortion, a campaign for change — all that and more are talking points during the DNC.

Libertarian candidates defended their right to appear on state congressional ballots during speeches at the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.

Following weeks of speculation, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been named as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate for the 2024 presidential election.