The The Associated Press photo from Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania — from Evan Vucci apnews.com/article/trump-…

Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann delivers an impassioned speech nominating Donald Trump for president. Just a few minutes later, Iowa, “home of Caitlin Clark,” casts all of its delegate votes for Trump.

Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance to be his 2024 vice-presidential running mate, a pick that seeks to capitalize on the 39-year-old Ohio senator's youth and celebrity status among conservatives and who skyrocketed to fame as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy.” usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

NEW: JD Vance is now the MAGA heir-apparent. Does that make him the front-runner for 2028? usatoday.com/story/news/pol… by ⁦⁦Brianne Pfannenstiel⁩ ⁦USA TODAY⁩

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ends his 2024 bid after a disastrous debate inflamed doubts he’s fit for four more years on the job.

BREAKING: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 race amid growing pressure from top Dems usatoday.com/story/news/pol… via

Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris

As Joe Biden ends reelection bid, Iowa Democrats react with mix of relief, sadness desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

Iowa's delegates to the Democratic National Convention will hold a meeting tonight to discuss who they are supporting now that Joe Biden has ended his campaign. Several delegates who spoke with Brianne Pfannenstiel and me say they're supporting Kamala Harris. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

Iowa's delegation to the Democratic National Convention is unanimously backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential nominee following President Joe Biden's abrupt exit from the race. Story with Stephen Gruber-Miller desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

What can Kamala Harris' failed Iowa Caucus campaign tells us about her 2024 presidential run? I discuss on today's episode of The Excerpt from @usatoday. art19.com/shows/5-things…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost Democratic ticket in Midwest, AP sources say.

“You bump into Democrats, and it's like, is this hope? Do I feel hope?” said House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights. “I think the only word I can use is happy, like we just feel joy.” desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

Come work with me at the Iowa Statehouse! The Des Moines Register is hiring a statehouse reporter to be part of our team. You get to work with a fantastic Register team. Plus, Iowa is the only state capitol building in the country with five domes. Cool! jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannett/…

Iowa Democrats hosted Sen. Cory Booker, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes at their delegate breakfast this morning at the DNC

‘We feel seen’: Midwestern Democrats soak up the spotlight as Tim Walz ascends at the DNC usatoday.com/story/news/pol… via Brianne Pfannenstiel & Sam Woodward

Iowa's three Libertarian congressional candidates are going to court to appeal a state panel's decision to kick them off the November general election ballot. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

Super excited to welcome Marissa to the Des Moines Register’s political team!

Iowa Lieutenant Gov. Adam Gregg is resigning his position "to pursue a career opportunity that allows him to focus more on his family," Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a surprise announcement today. Gregg has served with Reynolds since 2017. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…