A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past month, including offenses related to cockroach infestations, rodents, expired food and operating without a license.
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Iowans are worried about food prices. But they're especially worried that the policies of the Trump administration (like his tariffs on foreign goods) will cause prices to rise further.
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Here’s a quick look at the week’s top news affecting Iowa workers and the workplace:
Christina Bohannan just announced her campaign for Iowa's 1st Congressional District, setting up a potential third consecutive matchup with US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in America's most competitive House race. After losing by just 799 votes in 2024 following a district-wide recount, Bohannan is back for another shot at flipping this crucial swing seat.
On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker take stock of why this margins of this district continue to be so tight.
Also on this episode… Which hands are up in Iowa’s race for governor… Iowa Republicans are in revolt over Reynolds' CO2 pipeline bill veto… Iowa AG Bird going after law enforcement in Winneshiek…
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00:00 - Cold Open - Diner Debate
07:42 - Breaking News - Christina Bohannan Announces Congressional Campaign
08:00 - Iowa's 1st District Analysis - Miller-Meeks' Narrow Victory Margins
08:30 - Trump vs. Miller-Meeks Vote Gap - 34,000 Vote Enthusiasm Difference
09:30 - Trump Loyalty Test - Republican Primary Challenges and Endorsements
11:46 - Christina Bohannan Background - Constitutional Law Professor's Political Rise
13:00 - Third Time's the Charm - Historical Context for Repeat Candidates
13:18 - Name Recognition Strategy
14:00 - Closing the Gap - From 20,000 to 800 Vote Margins in Two Years
15:00 - Campaign Experience Value - Building Local Political Infrastructure
16:00 - House Control Stakes - Why This Iowa Race Matters Nationally
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Residents are calling on Havenpark to institute "a two-year moratorium on lot rent increases" and said park owners needed "to provide clean, safe drinkable water, essential park maintenance, and responsive on-site management in all parks."
Attorney General Brenna Bird is pursuing legal action against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx over a Facebook post questioning unconstitutional immigration enforcement, despite Marx's full compliance with all ICE detainer requests. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker talk through the story and how this could impact law enforcement's independence.
Also on this episode… Bohannan to take another swing at unseating Miller-Meeks… Which hands are up in Iowa’s race for governor… Iowa Republicans are in revolt over Reynolds CO2 pipeline bill veto…
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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:30 - Facebook Post Controversy - Sheriff Questions Unconstitutional Detainer Requests
01:47 - Compelled Speech Demand - Bird Wants Personal Apology from Sheriff
02:51 - Facebook Status Overreaction - Lawsuit Over Procedure Explanation
04:00 - No Iowa Sheriffs Sign - Dubuque Sheriff Warns of Targeting
06:37 - Economic Reality Check - Donor Pressure on Trump Administration
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10:57 - Host Sign-offs
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Thousands took over the entire front lawn of the Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines on June 14 for the No Kings protest—and the sign game was on point.
