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US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority

US Immigration · Mexico

US judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority

50% Center coverage: 279 sources

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying Trump exceeded his authority when he issued a proclamation declaring illegal immigration an emergency and setting aside existing legal processes.See the Story

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

US Politics · United States

Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

55% Center coverage: 275 sources

Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.See the Story

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

Kilmar Abrego Garcia · United States

Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

49% Center coverage: 177 sources

Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture in the notorious El Salvador prison the Trump administration had deported him to in March, according to court documents filed Wednesday.See the Story

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Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

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Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird won't run for governor in 2026

73% Center coverage: 15 sources

It's a decision that surprised some political observers who had expected Bird to jump into the Republican primary to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds.Radio · Des Moines See the Story

Senate Republicans Pass Massive Medicaid Cuts

54% Left coverage: 67 sources

The House is now looking over President Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill" after the Senate passed it with amendments on Tuesday.All Democrats in the Senate opposed the measure, while three Republicans, Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, and Susan Collins of Maine voted against the bill. Vice President JD Vance was the tie-breaker. The three Republicans against the bill were concerned over the proposed cuts to Medicaid…Bill Clinton See the Story

Iowa college halts senior companion program with federal funds on hold • Iowa Capital Dispatch

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

(Stock photo by Alistair Berg/Getty Images)A Hawkeye Community College program that has served Waterloo residents for nearly 50 years has been forced to halt activity after its federal funding was placed on hold, leaving close to 90 people without aid or a consistent, friendly face. The community college announced this week its Senior Companion Program, an Americorps-funded initiative, has paused operation as its funding is being held and review…Waterloo, Iowa · Waterloo See the Story

Congress plans to scrap USDA Climate Hubs, following Trump guidance

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Not all farmers and ranchers will agree in a discussion about climate change, but it would be difficult to find a Midwest producer who did not value climate-related data addressing drought, precipitation, temperature and frost outlooks. These are all pieces…Climate Change · United States See the Story

Accused of sexual impropriety, counselor is declared an 'immediate danger' • Iowa Capital Dispatch

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing administers and oversees many of Iowa's state licensing boards. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images; logo courtesy the State of Iowa)The state of Iowa has issued an emergency order suspending the license of a mental health counselor accused of improper sexual activity with two patients. According to the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals, Giovanni Demezier of Davenport was issued a…Davenport, Iowa · Davenport Read Article

‘Perfect Storm’ of Drought, Demand Sends Beef Prices Soaring Ahead of Independence Day

Coverage: 7 sources

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Missouri families fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, many will notice a sting at the checkout counter. Beef prices have surged to record highs, fueled by a "perfect storm" of drought, inflation and shrinking cattle herds — and Missouri farmers are feeling the squeeze. Ground beef prices reached an all-time high of $5.98 per pound in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a 49% jump from f…Drought · United States See the Story

Central Iowa Water Works Says Splash Freely on 4th of July— but Please Don't Water Lawns

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend at splash pads, pools and slip-and-slides, says Central Iowa Water Works. But lawn watering remains off limitsIowa, United States · Iowa See the Story

Iowa Announces New Director of Elections After Nationwide Search

42% Center coverage: 7 sources

The Iowa Secretary of State's Office has announced a new director of elections.Donald Trump · Des Moines See the Story

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