U.S. Congress

Political scientists join Ben Kieffer to analyze the latest testimony in the January 6 hearings.

Republican Zach Nunn will face Democratic incumbent Rep. Cindy Axe in a race many analysts point to as one that could decide which party controls Congress going forward.

Daryl Johnson of St. Ansgar pleaded guilty to “rushing” Capitol Police officers on Jan. 6 and will spend 30 days in jail. He is one of eight Iowans accused of joining the mob that broke into the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Cindy Axne is the only Democrat representing Iowa in Congress, but Republicans believe they can flip the seat back to the GOP, and take control of the U.S. House.

On this week's Newsbuzz edition, hear about labor organizing, charges related to January 6, COVID-19 vaccine trials and more.

The question for the court was whether to count three petition signatures that gave the wrong date. Without them, the former 1st District Representative didn’t gather enough names to run for the U.S. Senate.

The appropriations package directs funding to communities throughout Iowa with an emphasis on rural areas.

As Russia continues attacking cities throughout Ukraine, U.S. lawmakers have concerns about how it will impact Americans. An Iowa Congresswoman said Iowans have to prepare for higher prices at the gas pump.

Ben Kieffer leads a conversation about January 6 subpoenas, infrastructure bill passage and the fate of employer vaccine mandates.

Iowa Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra has formally announced he is running for reelection in the state’s 4th District. First elected in 2020, Feenstra primaried longtime Rep. Steve King, after King was removed from his committee assignments for making racist comments.