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24 new bills signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

24 new bills signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards

US-China trade talks set for London meeting

US-China trade talks set for London meeting

Jim Carlin launches bid for Joni Ernst's US Senate seat in 2026

Jim Carlin launches bid for Joni Ernst's US Senate seat in 2026

Iowa politics: Reynolds signs law expanding cancer coverage for first responders

Iowa politics: Reynolds signs law expanding cancer coverage for first responders

Medicaid changes in federal budget bill could impact thousands in Iowa

Medicaid changes in federal budget bill could impact thousands in Iowa

Iowa disability advocates worry over Medicaid cuts in Trump's bill

Iowa disability advocates worry over Medicaid cuts in Trump's bill

2026 Iowa governor's race: Eddie Andrews joins Republican contest

2026 Iowa governor's race: Eddie Andrews joins Republican contest

Senate Republicans race to pass their version of Trump's budget

Senate Republicans race to pass their version of Trump's budget

Julie Stauch announces 2026 run for Iowa governor

Julie Stauch announces 2026 run for Iowa governor

Trump blocks foreign students from entering Harvard

Trump blocks foreign students from entering Harvard

While seeking efficiency, Iowa DOGE acknowledges taxes as the ‘elephant in the room’

While seeking efficiency, Iowa DOGE acknowledges taxes as the ‘elephant in the room’

'We all are going to die': Sen. Joni Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at Iowa town hall

'We all are going to die': Sen. Joni Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at Iowa town hall

Trump orders probe into Biden's autopen use

Trump orders probe into Biden's autopen use

DOJ challenges Texas in-state tuition law for Dreamers

DOJ challenges Texas in-state tuition law for Dreamers

Joni Ernst seemingly confirms 2026 Senate reelection campaign

Joni Ernst seemingly confirms 2026 Senate reelection campaign

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': What it means for deficits and spending, according to the budget office

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': What it means for deficits and spending, according to the budget office

KCCI Investigates: Steps begin to redistrict voters for future 5-seat Dallas County supervisors board

KCCI Investigates: Steps begin to redistrict voters for future 5-seat Dallas County supervisors board

Trump rejects uranium enrichment in Iran deal

Trump rejects uranium enrichment in Iran deal

State rep. J.D. Scholten says he 'can’t sit on the sidelines,' launches U.S. Senate bid

State rep. J.D. Scholten says he 'can’t sit on the sidelines,' launches U.S. Senate bid

Man pleads guilty in swatting conspiracy targeting members of Congress

Man pleads guilty in swatting conspiracy targeting members of Congress

ICE director defends masks, criticizes sanctuary cities

ICE director defends masks, criticizes sanctuary cities

More white South Africans arrive in US under new refugee program

More white South Africans arrive in US under new refugee program

Supreme Court hears Trump emergency appeals

Supreme Court hears Trump emergency appeals

Supreme Court scales back a key environmental law

Supreme Court scales back a key environmental law

Supreme Court rejects Maryland assault weapons ban case

Supreme Court rejects Maryland assault weapons ban case

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds weighs eminent domain bill

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds weighs eminent domain bill

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sits down with KCCI

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sits down with KCCI

President Trump tariff fight fuels small business uncertainty

President Trump tariff fight fuels small business uncertainty

A look at what happened in the US government this week

A look at what happened in the US government this week