National Politics

Much is expected to come through audio, whether it’s over the radio or social media platforms such as WhatsApp and YouTube. Read More

Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’

Instagram’s recent decision to move the platform away from political content has sparked concerns among content creators and advocacy groups over which issues will be included. The social media ... Read More

Far-right politics could hurt business in North Carolina, some fear. Again.

Critics say the economic hit from a 2016 “bathroom bill” foreshadows the financial pain some MAGA candidates could unleash. Read More

Morning Mail: PM reveals green industry strategy; Biden ‘considering’ dropping Assange charges; Queensland conspiracy theories

Anthony Albanese to give speech that effectively launches his bid for re-election ... Read More

RNC courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls

As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists ... Read More

Social media giants must help us clamp down on soaring fraud, says bank boss

Social media giants must help us clamp down on soaring fraud, says bank boss - Exclusive: ‘It is time for tech firms to step up to protect people using their sites,’ warns head of major bank ... Read More

Donald Trump asks Democrats to vote for RFK Jr in bizarre video

The video comes days after a Kennedy staffer said her ‘number one priority’ was to get rid of President Joe Biden ... Read More

Proposed Iowa state tax incentives for billion-dollar projects passed, sent to governor

A $93 million package of state tax incentives designed specifically to entice billion-dollar economic development projects to Iowa was approved by state lawmakers Tuesday and needs just Gov. Kim ... Read More

Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk

Financial institutions operating in the state would be prohibited from using a merchant code for credit card transactions at gun retailers meant to detect suspicious firearms and ammunition sales ... Read More

Iowa bill reorganizing state boards and commissions sent back to Senate for approval

The bill would cut or consolidate dozens of state boards and create a new review committee to review them. It was amended in the House, so returns to the Senate. Read More

Capitol Notebook: Iowa bill to pay rural attorneys advances

Also, the state's business outlook is strong, according to the Iowa Business Council, and a police officer disability benefits bill passed the house. Read More