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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The International Programs office located in the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. International Programs is opening the University of Iowa Passport Office within the same space.

Four more UI students’ visas revoked

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 15, 2025

This is a developing story, check back for updates  Federal officials have revoked the visas of five international students at the University of Iowa, according to the Campaign to Organize Graduate...

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. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Trump administration revokes UI student’s visa

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 11, 2025

The Trump administration revoked the visa of an international graduate student at the University of Iowa, according to an email sent to international students on April 10.  The UI learned on April...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen before an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Public library programs at risk after executive order dismantles Institute of Library and Museum Services

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter April 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s initiative to dismantle the Institute of Library and Museum Services could result in Iowa losing out on federal funding and support for libraries and museums.  Issued...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, April 8, 2025. Hinson spoke about the House budget reconciliation bill and DOGE efficiency.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks budget reconciliation, Department of Government Efficiency

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON — Sitting down with The Daily Iowan, Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, spoke about the Department of Government Efficiency, refugee service funding, and the budget reconciliation process. This...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, April 8, 2025. Hinson spoke about the House budget reconciliation bill and DOGE efficiency.

Iowa Republicans seek to root out federal waste, fraud in Medicaid, SNAP

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans’ budget resolution may cut millions in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and Medicaid. Iowa House Republicans say it will cut...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa Republicans support Trump’s move to close Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 9, 2025

Iowa Republicans espoused their support for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, or DOE, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late March starting the process of closing...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley opposes Trump’s use of tariffs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, opposes President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs and has introduced a bill that would require any tariff to be approved within 60 days by Congress or be removed. Iowa...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Cannon house office building in Washington on April 7, 2025. Miller-Meeks spoke about her support of DOGE and the commissioning of the USS Iowa.

Q&A | U.S. Rep. Miller-Meeks discusses potential cuts to SNAP, Medicaid under budget reconciliation bill

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks sat down with The Daily Iowan and discussed the impacts of the budget reconciliation process to Medicaid and SNAP. The congresswoman also...

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Cannon house office building in Washington on April 7, 2025. Miller-Meeks spoke about her support of DOGE and the commissioning of the USS Iowa.

Miller-Meeks responds to criticisms of a lack of GOP town halls

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON — Iowa Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks responded to Iowa voters hosting a “people’s town hall” to express frustrations with absent lawmakers. While the congresswoman said she...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-Iowa and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa speak with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senators spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley pushes for reform of nationwide injunctions by federal judges

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — Iowa’s Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is leading the charge to reform district judges' ability to use nationwide injunctions as federal judges continue to block President Donald...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Iowa Sen. Ernst affirms support for Planned Parenthood funding freeze

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, affirmed her support for the Trump administration’s pause on funding for family planning services and called on Congress to permanently end funding to...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-Iowa speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate building in Washington on April 7, 2025. The senator spoke about their support for DOGE and the closure of the Department of Education.

Q&A | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst speaks on DOGE involvement, closing Department of Education

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — In a sit-down interview with The Daily Iowan, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R- Iowa, spoke about her influence on the Department of Government Efficiency and work as the Senate DOGE Caucus Chair. Ernst...