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When the president's political instincts fail, apparently everyone from ice cream manufacturers to NATO allies starts questioning reality itself.

Vice President JD Vance made his first trip to Iowa as vice president, rallying support for Republican Congressman Zach Nunn in a competitive district while quietly testing his appeal ahead of the 2028 presidential race. Iowa Republicans welcomed him warmly, but they are also closely watching whether the Trump–Vance administration can fix the economy and foreign‑policy challenges that are weighing on voters. Vance’s political future is tightly tied to President Donald Trump, who still enjoys strong support in Iowa despite low approval ratings driven by an unpopular war in Iran and economic concerns. Rally attendees and party strategists stressed that Vance must help revitalize the economy and broaden his own profile beyond the Trump brand if he wants to be a serious 2028 contender. The article highlights that Trump’s tariff policies and overseas conflicts are hurting Iowa’s agricultural sector, with higher diesel prices and reduced export markets raising costs for farmers. Vance acknowledged that the administration has not fully delivered on its economic promises, telling the crowd that more work lies ahead. Polls show growing public frustration with Trump’s economic management and modest disapproval ratings for Vance as well, which could complicate his path. At the same time, rival figures such as Senator Marco Rubio are gaining traction as alternative 2028 candidates within the party, especially on foreign‑policy issues where Vance has been less visible. Despite these headwinds, Vance has begun laying the groundwork for a possible campaign by campaigning for midterm candidates and fundraising across the country, positioning himself as a key mid‑cycle leader in the GOP.

A top Democrat in the legislature is calling on his party to hold its Iowa Caucuses in 2028 before any other state holds a presidential primary. House Minority Leader Brian Meyer of Des Moines says it...

The Iowa Democratic Party is beginning to release results from Monday night's caucuses but no winner has been declared yet.

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The meltdown of the Iowa caucuses Monday night probably spells the end of that state’s status as the first in the nation to judge presidential candidates, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida said Tuesday. “Iowa’s probably on its last breath of remaining as the first state using the caucus system,” she said during a […]

Presidential candidates could request a recount of Iowa caucus results after the state party finishes the recanvassing of precinct-level numbers.

We need to safeguard those qualities that have made Iowa a true working laboratory for civil society.

After Monday's tech glitch, many question yet again if Iowa caucuses should continue to be the first primary. A better question: How to improve the process.

With 75% of the Iowa Democratic caucus votes now reported, former mayor Pete Buttigieg is clinging to a narrow lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders in the race for delegates.

Presidential candidates could request a recount of Iowa caucus results after the state party finishes the recanvassing of precinct-level numbers.

We need to safeguard those qualities that have made Iowa a true working laboratory for civil society.

After Monday's tech glitch, many question yet again if Iowa caucuses should continue to be the first primary. A better question: How to improve the process.