DES MOINES – Two Republicans considered to be swing districts in the upcoming midterm elections voted against President Donald Trump’s ongoing conflict in Iran. The Associated Press Reports Representatives Marianette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn have flipped on their support related to the Iran War Powers Resolution, joining with Democrats in attempting to stop the Trump administration from continuing military action without congressional approval in Iran. Both previously voted to support the conflict, and Nunn recently campaigned with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FAIRFIELD – A former Fairfield teacher pled guilty to reduced charges related to accusations he sexually exploited a student. WHO-13 reports 58-year-old Vannen Crabtree changed his plea and agreed to reduced charges of grooming and sexual exploitation by a school employee. The state will argue for consecutive sentences and a mandatory prison sentence, with a hearing scheduled on November 9th. Crabtree was arrested in February following a report filed to police by a concerned parent about inappropriate contact through social media between the now-former teacher and a juvenile student.
WASHINGTON D.C. – A renewal of the Farm Bill is now eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate after passing out of a committee this week. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley ultimately moved the proposal forward even as amendments and proposals they offered were not ultimately considered. The whole Senate would have to vote and approve the measure, and it would also have to clear the U.S. House, which is heading to another recess ahead of the Midterm elections.
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