Donald Trump seeks support in Iowa warning ‘war on the American farmer,’ by rival Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump warned Saturday of a "war on the American farmer," telling a crowd in Iowa that rival Hillary Clinton "wants to shut down family farms" and implement anti-agriculture policies. Trump's speech at the annual "Roast and Ride" fundraiser for Republican Sen. Joni Ernst came just hours after Clinton received her first national security briefing as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Research shows Democrats are better for the economy – so why do voters trust Republicans more?

While it's true that presidents don't have as much influence over the economy as most Americans imagine, Republicans have successfully created the image that they are superior economic managers to Democrats . However, Trump has also run a dramatically different campaign than most Republican presidents.

Rep. Steve King: Hillary ‘Somebody I Can Work With’

Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King is firmly in the Donald Trump camp, but said Thursday he can work with Democrat Hillary Clinton if she defeats Trump for the presidency. "I've sat across the table with Hillary Clinton eye-to-eye, and when you're working outside of staff and outside of the press she is somebody I can work with," The Des Moines Register reported King saying in a speech at the newspaper's Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.

Congressman blames – the left’ for controversy

U.S. Rep. Steve King defended the display of a small Confederate battle flag in his Washington, D.C., office Thursday, saying it is not a racist or pro-slavery symbol. During a town hall meeting at Friendship Haven, he said the controversy over the flag was created by "the left."

From the GOP, the unconscionable coronation of a clown

The first time I contemplated a Donald Trump presidency, after he won the first debate on browbeating tactics and crass antics, I joked: He could be our first Chusma -in-Chief! It's no longer a joke. The coronation of a gruff reality star whose demeanor fluctuates from clown to bully is now part of American history.

In Cleveland, sea of white reflects GOP’s math problem

Delegates on the floor of the convention are reflected in a mirror on the side of a camera stand during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Delegates on the floor of the convention are reflected in a mirror on the side of a camera stand during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

No sign of Trump endorsement, but plenty of Cruz ambition

Sen. Ted Cruz's Texas-size political ambitions will be on full display Wednesday as the primary runner-up delivers a prime-time convention speech, but holds off on a full-throated endorsement of Republican nominee Donald Trump. The conservative senator repeatedly clashed with Trump during a bitter primary fight, with the New York businessman mocking the lawmaker as "Lyin' Ted."

Nation-Now 43 mins ago 1:00 a.m.Is Tom Cotton testing the 2020 waters?

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton met with Iowa's delegates to the Republican National Convention here on Tuesday, part of a tour of several early-voting states that raised speculation about the Arkansan's plans for 2020 or 2024. The first-term senator and Army veteran's remarks described Republicans as "America's governing party" - noting their majorities in Congress and in state legislatures across the country - and argued that only the GOP has policies to address the country's economic and national security demands.

Steve King: Western Civilization Has Contributed More Than Any Other

Congressman Steve King defended the 'old white people' remark made by Esquire's Charlie Pierce on Monday during a panel outside the GOP convention. "If you're really optimistic, you can say that this is the last time that old white people will command the Republican Party's attention, its platform, its public face," Pierce said.

AG Lynch defends decision on Clinton email inquiry

Attorney General Loretta Lynch steadfastly defended her decision to close the Hillary Clinton email investigation without criminal charges, insisting Tuesday that she simply accepted the unanimous recommendation of career FBI investigators and attorneys. "I accepted that recommendation.

Failed: GOP proposal that would have kept Harriet Tubman off $20 bill

Failed: GOP proposal that would have kept Harriet Tubman off $20 bill The House refused to consider Iowa Republican Steve King's proposal to block currency changes. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://usat.ly/28QcM23 Harriet Tubman will be the first woman on the face of a modern U.S. bill, but she's far from the first woman on U.S. currency.

PHOTOS: June clouds moving through Siouxland

Many of you have been calling them wall clouds. Just so you know, this is just a leading edge of a line of storms and there have been no reports of funnels or severe weather with them as of 8:40 p.m. Congressman Steve King and State Senator Rick Bertrand took to the stage in Sioux City Friday night, just days ahead of primary election day.

June primary fights set stage for Dems’ hopes to take over House

Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a busy June of primary fights that will go a long way toward determining how competitive the race for the House majority will be this fall. While Democrats face a steep hill to win back control of the lower chamber - they'd need to net 30 seats - party leaders see a chance if Donald Trump Rubio has gone from savior to sellout New culture wars erupt in the House June primary fights set stage for Dems' hopes to take over House MORE And a handful of contests this month will be some of the first chances for Democrats to select the strongest challengers in toss-up or Democratic-leaning congressional districts held by Republicans.