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In Iowa, the water is so concerning that it could decide who wins the governor's race

Evette, backed by Trump, and Wilson, a Trump supporter, head to S.C. governor runoff
Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary
GOP nominee for governor did the unthinkable in Iowa: Attack Big Agriculture
Here’s what we just learned about the Democratic Party’s future
The Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts
New York Democrats set stage for voter referendum to join redistricting fight
Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail ballots and create a national voter list. Will the midterms be affected?
Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party — and the Senate
Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
Former DMPS superintendent pleads guilty to federal charges
School district says it will pursue legal action after superintendent detained by ICE
Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after immigration arrest
Former Des Moines superintendent who was detained by ICE federally charged
Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume
MIT and George Washington dispute Ian Roberts' claims about academic credentials, honors
Iowa school superintendent who was detained by ICE to resign, lawyer says

The oldest synchronized swim club in the nation turns 100, and it’s right here in Iowa

Iowa went all-in on school choice. It's hurting this city's public schools

Immigration courts fast-track hearings for Somali asylum claims
How local police extend ICE's reach, even in sanctuary cities
Trump's harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control
Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections
Schumer: Bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote ‘nothing more than Jim Crow 2.0’
What a Democratic upset that sent 'shockwaves' through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

How beef climbed to the top of the food pyramid
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

America's new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender
Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame
Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesday
Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?
A judge has blocked a Trump administration effort to change teen pregnancy prevention programs

Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick?

When books were being pulled from Iowa classrooms, these teens started an after-school club to read them
PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'

Democratic anger at their own party fuels 2026 primaries
A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list
Trump’s popularity is sinking in a swing Pennsylvania county
Thousands pack Missouri Capitol to protest gerrymandering: ‘They can’t win, so they cheat’
33 million voters have been run through a Trump administration citizenship check
Why Gov. Pritzker says Trump's threats to Chicago make him worry about 2026 elections
Why some longtime gerrymandering opponents are reconsidering their strategies
Missouri Republicans advance plan to draw Rep. Cleaver into Republican-leaning seat
Fear of Losing the Midterms Is Driving Trump’s Decisions
‘Giddy’ Republicans cheer Mamdani’s impact on Democrats
The two major forces shaping Trump's second midterm election
Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026

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Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story
America has a major birthday coming up — here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0
VIDEO: Frederick Douglass' descendants deliver his 'Fourth of July' speech
An NPR Tradition, Here's The Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence
To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland

The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
‘We are all afraid’: Murkowski says fear of retaliation from Trump administration is ‘real’
Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.
Voters speak out at town hall after Trump administration goes ‘beyond’ the ‘law’: McGraw
Protesters were stun-gunned and arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
Grassley gets pressed in Iowa, scuffles at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall

Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls' sports
White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition'
Deadline arrives for Trump administration to refer Maine to DOJ over transgender athletes
Trump suspends $175 million in funding to University of Pennsylvania over trans athletes
The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patients
Iowa struck gender identity from its civil rights law. A parent fears for his transgender child

Iowa Senate passes Medicaid work requirements
From TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing
White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC
Former CDC nominee goes scorched earth, blaming two Republicans and ‘big Pharma’ for failed bid
Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters
RFK says most vaccine advisers have conflicts of interest. A report shows they don't

Des Moines Art Center to pay artist $900,000 and destroy commissioned land artwork

From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws

Iowa backs an industry-friendly fix for farm pollution, despite weak results

‘Witches marks’ and curses found carved into the walls of historic England manor
Which state has the most Halloween spirit?
'I hate gay Halloween' explained: How queer people are making the holiday their own
Kids in Iowa's capital will trick-or-treat on Halloween for the 1st time since 1938
Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween
Chocolate is on its way out. Why Halloween is about gummy candy now.
Severe weather threatens Halloween plans for over 30 million in central US
Halloween week heat across the country will shatter October records
Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions

A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
16th-century compass unearthed in Poland may have belonged to Copernicus
Researchers say they've found the surprising source of a key piece of Stonehenge
The world's oldest solar calendar may have been unearthed in Turkey
Ancient pot of gold unearthed in Turkey hints at ‘gravest misfortune,’ researchers say