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Collins: In fairness, Supreme Court vacancy should be made by President elected on Nov. 3

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President Trump says he's approved US TikTok deal, with new HQ likely in Texas

'If they get it done, that's great,' Trump told reporters. 'If they don't, that's OK, too.'
Politics

Collins mum on Supreme Court nomination in wake of RBG death

Both Independent Sen. Angus King and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine say there should be no successor until after the election.
Politics

Iowa politicians express condolences over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death

Saturday morning, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory of the late justice.
Politics

VERIFY: Yes, the president can nominate a replacement for RBG before the end of his term

There's now a vacant justice seat on the Supreme Court. Can it be filled before the November election?
Politics

Libertarian Senate candidate Rick Stewart meets supporters outside Figge Museum

Libertarian candidate Rick Stewart is making his case for the US Senate with local voters.
Voter Guide

Your 2020 ballot, explained: Judicial retention elections and constitutional convention

What are judicial retention elections? What does it take to have a constitutional convention? Local 5 breaks down these topics on your 2020 ballot.
Voter Guide

Why is there a question on constitutional conventions on the Iowa ballot?

Every years, Iowans get to vote for or against a constitutional amendment. Local 5 breaks down the ballot question and the history behind it.
Voter Guide

What are judicial retention elections?

The 2020 General Election is less than two months away. Local 5 breaks down what judicial elections mean on your ballot.
Voter Guide

How to fill out an absentee ballot

The election is less than two months away, and amid the coronavirus pandemic, there's a lot of push for early voting. But how do you do that?
Nation World

Charities stepping up to help pay for local, state elections

Philanthropy is stepping in to fund U.S. elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
Voter Guide

Answering your questions about absentee ballots

With the election about a month and a half away, and with the pandemic still throwing a wrench in things, there's been a big push for voting by mail.

Six years after losing daughter to flu, Iowa family urges Iowans to get their flu shot during COVID-19

Six years after losing daughter to flu, Iowa family urges Iowans to get their flu shot during COVID-19

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Breezy, mild weather this weekend

Beta hovers in the Gulf, expected to move toward south Texas on Sunday

'Third time's the charm!': Hawkeye football schedule released, first game scheduled for Oct. 24 at Purdue

CyHawk GameDay: Hawkeyes' new schedule released, Cyclones enter bye week

Collins: In fairness, Supreme Court vacancy should be made by President elected on Nov. 3

Nurses end strike at University of Illinois Hospital

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Collins: In fairness, Supreme Court vacancy should be made by President elected on Nov. 3

President Trump says he's approved US TikTok deal, with new HQ likely in Texas

Collins mum on Supreme Court nomination in wake of RBG death

Iowa politicians express condolences over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death

VERIFY: Yes, the president can nominate a replacement for RBG before the end of his term

Libertarian Senate candidate Rick Stewart meets supporters outside Figge Museum

Your 2020 ballot, explained: Judicial retention elections and constitutional convention

Why is there a question on constitutional conventions on the Iowa ballot?

What are judicial retention elections?

How to fill out an absentee ballot

Charities stepping up to help pay for local, state elections

Answering your questions about absentee ballots

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