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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Ernst introduces resolution to recognize Iowa women’s basketball for Crossover at Kinnick

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 24, 2023

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Tuesday congratulating Iowa women’s basketball for its record-setting attendance at Crossover at Kinnick on Oct. 15.  The event nearly...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks speaks to crowd During Mariannette Miller-Meeks Political Tailgate in Coralville, on Oct 20, 2023.

GOP presidential hopefuls make pitch to Johnson County voters Friday

Liam Halawith and Natalie Miller October 21, 2023

Standing on the bed of a bright red pick-up truck in the Streb Construction building in Coralville on Friday night, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, kicked off her annual fundraiser the...

Ron DeSantis speaks to crowd During Mariannette Miller-Meeks Political Tailgate in Coralville, on Oct 20, 2023.

Republican politicians call to defund some U.S. colleges

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 21, 2023

Several weeks after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Iowa politicians and Republican presidential candidates have been steadfast in their support for Israel. The Israel-Hamas war claimed over...

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to community members at Reunion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Ramaswamy focused on policy about foreign relations with Israel throughout his speech.

Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes restraint to Israeli government in IC visit

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 19, 2023

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy cautioned Israeli officials to practice restraint following the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists on several southern Israel towns on Oct. 7 during...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Mariannette Miller-Meeks receives death threats following speaker vote

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, reports she received credible death threats and “a barrage of threatening phone calls” following her vote for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, the chairwomen...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks votes Kay Granger for speaker

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, flipped her vote in the second round of votes for the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Miller-Meeks instead voted for House Appropriations...

Donald Trump points during a rally at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Trump vows to ‘launch a revival of economic nationalism’ at Cedar Rapids rally

Liam Halawith and Grace Katzer October 7, 2023

Former President Donald Trump promised to launch a “revival of economic nationalism” and focused on his America-first trade policies and the success of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

Members of the audience cheer as Pete Buttigeig takes the stage at the Bell Center following the closing of the polls on Monday, February 3, 2020. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel voted to strip Iowa of its first-in-the-nation status on Friday.

Iowa Democrats finalize mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 6, 2023

Iowa Democrats will wait until Super Tuesday to announce the results of the Iowa Caucus in 2024 under the tentative timeline submitted to the national Democrats Rules and Bylaws Committee that is expected...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks to supporters during a watch party for the 2022 Iowa midterm elections at Spare Time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Hinson is up for reelection for her seat in the house against state Sen. Liz Mathis, D-Hiawatha. Because of redistricting, Hinson is now battling for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, previously she held the seat for the 1st Congressional District. Hinson announced her victory after Mathis conceded.

Hinson, Miller-Meeks support Steve Scalise for new speaker of the House

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 5, 2023

U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, are supporting House Majority leader Steve Scalise, R-La., following the ouster of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy,...

Feb 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; President Joe Biden prepares to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., and Clerk of the House of the Representatives Cheryl Johnson watch.

Iowa’s congressional delegation voted against resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 3, 2023

Iowa representatives in the U.S. Congress voted against a hard-right Republican-led revolt that ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday. Iowa lawmakers were among 210 Republicans who voted...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90, Iowa lawmakers offer condolences

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 29, 2023

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., died at the age of 90 on Thursday evening.  Iowa lawmakers offered statements of condolences and remembrance on Friday morning after the news of Feinstein’s...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

U.S. Sen. Grassley calls government shutdown over border policies ‘idiotic’

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter September 28, 2023

Iowa’s congressional delegation is considering the cost of federal programs that Iowans rely on as the deadline for a federal government shutdown approaches. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa,...