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Trump administration rescinds emergency abortion guidance

Abortion · United States

Trump administration rescinds emergency abortion guidance

50% Center coverage: 196 sources

By AMANDA SEITZ and GEOFF MULVIHILL WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition. Related Articles Republicans target Nashville’s mayor for his response to immigration arrests Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist…See the Story

Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill

Medicaid · United States

Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill

56% Center coverage: 173 sources

The U.S. social safety net would be jolted if the budget bill backed by President Donald Trump and passed Thursday by the House of Representatives becomes law. It would impose work requirements for low-income adults to receive Medicaid health insurance and increase them for food assistance as well as cut funding for services like birth control to the nation’s biggest abortion provider.See the Story

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'

Republican Party · Iowa

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'

48% Left coverage: 120 sources

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) pushed back against constituents who shouted out at her recent town hall meeting that cuts to Medicaid would cause people to die, responding: “People are not ― well, we all are going to die. So, for heaven’s sakes, folks.” See the Story

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Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'

Ernst draws challenger after defending GOP megabill

Coverage: 49 sources

After Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) told a town hall audience, “We’re all going to die,” when responding to constituents’ concerns about Medicaid cuts, Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten — who has been publicly flirting with a run against the GOP incumbent — decided to launch his campaign. Iowa Politics · Iowa See the Story

Revelations in DCI Investigation of Fatal Davenport Building Collapse - Radio Iowa

Coverage: 2 sources

Documents from the state investigation of a Davenport apartment building’s partial collapse two years ago reveal the building’s owner was buying steel reinforcements at a Bettendorf business when the building collapsed. Three people were killed when the six-story brick building collapsed. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation records show on the day of the collapse, the […]Building Collapse · Davenport See the Story

Don’t miss the June 7 scrap metal drop-off in West Des Moines

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

West Des Moines hosts free appliance & scrap metal drop-off June 7, 8 am-noon at Public Services East. Bring electronics, appliances, and metal items! Looking to dispose of old appliances and scrap metal responsibly? West Des Moines residents have an upcoming opportunity to clear out their unwanted items at a special community collection event. The city’s Public Services East facility will host a free drop-off event on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a…West Des Moines · West Des Moines Read Article

Rob Sand's history of fighting for public education in Iowa

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Rob Sand wants to do something about the waste, fraud, and abuse of public dollars for private schools. The post WATCH: Rob Sand’s history of fighting for public education in Iowa first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.Education · Iowa Read Article

Critics warn of 'money laundering' as Iowa expands school voucher program

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Iowans have a right to know how their taxpayer dollars are being used—but when it comes to the state’s private school voucher program, that’s not what’s happening. Iowa’s state auditor and others say the program has no oversight into how public funds are spent—and it was made that way on purpose. Fun summer days in Iowa are just getting started for kids across the state, but the nights can be long—and not very restful—for the state auditor. “I t…Iowa, United States · Iowa Read Article

Find your passion at Drake University summer camps

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Discover your passion at Drake University’s 2025 summer camps! From voice training to business innovation, find the perfect program for high schoolers. High school students seeking hands-on experience in their dream careers have an exciting opportunity this summer at Drake University. From performing arts to healthcare sciences, the university is offering five specialized camps designed to give teenagers a taste of college life while developing …Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

3 Iowa state park beaches not recommended for swimming due to E. coli levels

Coverage: 2 sources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued "swimming not recommended" advisories for three beaches at state parks after testing this week.Swimming · Iowa See the Story

Nurses are overworked. Rivers Hills workers hope unionization helps

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Workers at River Hills Community Health Centers in south central Iowa were fed up with being overworked and seeing their patients suffer as a result. So they decided to unionize. Over a hundred workers across six River Hills clinics announced this week in Ottumwa they would unite under River Hills United, affiliating themselves with Teamsters Local 90. Rivers Hills family nurse practitioner Cassie Dunlavy said her managers have overbooked and do…Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

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