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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

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, 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. Chuck Grassley talks federal judiciary, closing Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 7, 2025

WASHINGTON — In a sit-down interview with The Daily Iowan, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R- Iowa, spoke on his new bill to reform the powers of district court judges to grant national injunctions, his...

Former United States Attorney General Matt Whitaker speaks during former President Donald Trump’s Commit to Caucus Rally at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Iowa caucuses take place on Jan. 15. Whitaker was appointed to his position by Trump.

UI alum Matthew Whitaker confirmed as NATO ambassador

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 2, 2025

The U.S. Senate confirmed University of Iowa alum Matthew Whitaker as the national ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday. President Donald Trump tapped Whitaker for the...

President Donald Trump, Senator Dave McCormick, and Elon Musk are seen during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Federal layoffs cause chaos and confusion among Iowans

Bri Brands, Politics Reporter April 1, 2025

Less than a month after packing up his belongings and relocating to from Texas to Des Moines for work, Ali Syed was terminated from his position as a collection representative at the Internal Revenue...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa’s congressional representatives vote for continuing resolution

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 11, 2025

Iowa’s four congressional representatives voted for a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, as Republicans look to cut nearly $2 trillion from the federal budget to enact sweeping...

President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Iowa politicians react to Trump’s address to Congress

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor March 5, 2025

President Donald Trump touted the policies enacted during the first six weeks of second term in an address to Congress as Iowa politicians sang his praises and criticized his sweeping actions Tuesday...

A speaker announces Bernie Sanders during Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Bernie Sanders does not address Gaza at Iowa City rally, sparking criticism from attendees

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 22, 2025

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders made the second stop in his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour in Iowa City Saturday morning, filling the Englert Theater and addressing an overflow crowd of 1,175 people at Bread...

Bernie Sanders speaks at an overflow event after Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Bernie Sanders warns of ‘Trumpism’ at IC event

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor February 22, 2025

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders warned the packed Englert Theater about encroaching Trumpism, oligarchy, and authoritarianism at a campaign event Saturday morning.  The 83-year-old independent from Vermont...

President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Iowa City immigration lawyers predict a busy four years with Trump

Mia O’Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter February 20, 2025

As President Donald Trump looks to reshape American immigration policy and works to accomplish his vows for mass deportations, two Iowa City lawyers are preparing for the next four years.  Since...

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks before supporters and volunteers on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. Sanders will speak at the Englert in Iowa City on Saturday Feb. 22.

Bernie Sanders headed to IC next weekend

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor February 13, 2025

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will speak at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 as part of a new national campaign criticizing the Trump administration. The 83-year-old independent...

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. Reynolds pitched Iowa DOGE to congress on Wednesday.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds pitches Iowa DOGE to Congress

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 5, 2025

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Wednesday, where she offered lawmakers a blueprint to reshape the federal government through...

President Donald Trump points at the camera after a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Johnson Hall at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023.

LGBTQ+ Iowans maintain hope in the face of Trump’s executive orders

Bri Brands, Politics Reporter February 5, 2025

Since the 47th president took office on Jan. 20, his slew of executive orders has caused mixed emotions across the country, including members of and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa. Within...

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks displays the Des Moines Registers recent Selzer Poll at Riverside Casino Golf Resort on Election Day in Riverside, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Miller-Meeks joined a Trump lawsuit of the Des Moines Register on Tuesday.

Miller-Meeks joins Trump in lawsuit against Des Moines Register

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 4, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, joined President Donald Trump in his lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer for their final pre-election Des Moines Register/Mediacom...