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The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.
Iowa Republicans vote for tax cuts; slashing Medicaid, food assistance spending
Liam Halawith, Politics Editor • May 22, 2025

Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation voted Thursday to advance a massive tax and spending cut bill championed by President Donald Trump. The bill would equate to a $3.7 trillion increase in the national debt, including a $660 billion deficit for next year, and roughly...

Pete Buttigieg in front of an American flag speaking to a crowd of over 1,800 people, at his first public event since President Donald Trump was elected. This was held at the Veteran Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Pete Buttigieg criticizes DOGE cuts at the VA at Cedar Rapids town hall
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 13, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — Pete Buttigieg criticized President Donald Trump’s impact on veterans at a town hall in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. The former Navy Reserves intelligence officer condemned Trump’s efforts to restructure veteran resources.  The Trump administration plans...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.
Federal grant cut impacts Iowa’s local farmers, school districts
Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter • May 8, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of $11.3 million in grants distributed to Iowa farmers, schools, food pantries, and child care centers affected access to locally sourced produce and meat.  President Donald Trump’s administration decided to cancel...

An audience member holds a sign at an Iowa Board of Regents meeting during public comment on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Regents alter proposal banning required classes that teach DEI, CRT following backlash
Liam Halawith, Summer Editor • June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents committed to altering a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit Iowa’s three public universities from requiring students to take a class that contains “substantial” content on diversity, equity, and inclusion and critical race theory.  The...

A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the current North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.
Iowa approved for waiver limiting choices on food assistance
Liam Halawith, Politics Editor • May 22, 2025

Iowans using food assistance will no longer be able to buy soda or candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars after President Donald Trump’s administration granted Iowa’s request for a waiver on Thursday.  The waiver is one of two Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa legislature allocated $204,638 to Informed Choices to be administered through HHS.
Iowa lawmakers pass $9.425 billion budget after a week of overtime
Liam Halawith, Politics Editor • May 15, 2025

Iowa lawmakers passed a $9.425 billion budget to fund the state for the next fiscal year that starts on July 1. The budget uses $2 billion in reserve funds to fund the budget as state revenues are expected to decline due to previous years income tax cuts.  The $9.425 billion...

PolitiFact Iowa is a partnership of The Daily Iowan and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in Iowa politics. Reporters and researchers from PolitiFact Iowa examine statements by Iowa elected officials and candidates and anyone else who speaks up on matters of public importance.
Jaden Bartlett and Noah LeFevre work on their USG Campaign at the Iowa Memorial Union on March, 20, 2024.
Jaden Bartlett, UI graduate, plans to continue political advocacy
Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor • May 13, 2025

Graduating fourth-year student Jaden “JB” Bartlett came to the University of Iowa for its political atmosphere. From a fourth-generation family farm in Iowa Falls, Iowa, Bartlett was looking for a hub of political activity and a vibrant, dynamic, and diverse community. Over...

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YAF chair Jasmyn Jordan reflects on her impact at UI prior to graduation
Anna Mitchell, News Reporter • May 13, 2025

Jasmyn Jordan was unsure of her future career path until Mike Pence visited the University of Iowa campus when she was a first-year student in November 2021. She came to the university as a double major in psychology and criminology from her hometown of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois....

The Iowa City VA Federal Building Campus is seen in Iowa City on April 15, 2025. Federal policymakers are currently proposing cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Iowa City staff say cuts to VA could push system past its breaking point
Emma Jane, News Reporter • April 15, 2025

As the federal government moves to shrink the Department of Veterans Affairs, frontline workers in Iowa City warn that a system known for delivering high-quality care to veterans may be pushed past its limits. The Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, consists of three...