OnPolitics: The Iowa Caucus is here

The Iowa Caucuses have long been able to redirect a presidential election, giving some candidates a boost while others stumble.

Advertisement Read in browser On Politics Mon Jan 15 2024 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi there OnPolitics readers! The Iowa Caucuses are here, and former President Donald Trump, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP presidential hopefuls are making their final pitches to caucusgoers in the Hawkeye State  🗳️Why does the Iowa Caucus matter? Every state will have their own caucus or primary contests, so why is one election in Iowa so important? It's a matter of momentum: the Iowa Caucuses have long been able to redirect a presidential election, giving some candidates a boost while others stumble.   ☑️Will Donald Trump win?  Trump has long led the Republican field, but a Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll released Saturday showed Haley pulling ahead of DeSantis for the second-place spot for the first time.  Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's live coverage as our reporters in Iowa and across the country answer your questions and bring you key updates.   Iowa Caucus live updates: Latest news as candidates make final push before caucus begins  Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from the hospital Austin had been hospitalized since Jan. 1 after developing an infection following surgery for prostate cancer. READ MORE Advertisement Food stamp program for kids in need expands. But not in these states. Low-income kids across the U.S. will have unequal access to food assistance this summer. Experts say it reflects America's state-by-state inequality. READ MORE Biden's campaign raises $97 million in 4th quarter, setting war chest record The Biden campaign said it expects the $97 million raised in the fourth quarter of last year will "lap" the Republican field in fundraising. READ MORE Supreme Court may reel in government power with fishermen's appeal Herring fishermen are required to pay the salary of the government observers. A fight over that requirement could have sweeping implications. READ MORE Devastating (and divisive) stories on the impact of the Israel war From hostages that endured sexual violence to devastation across the region and beyond, these are the stories of hate (and hope) after 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback