Iowa polls

Governor
🟦 Rob Sand: 51%
🟥 Randy Feenstra: 39%
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Senate
🟦 Zach Walls: 46%
🟥 Ashley Hinson: 44%
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🟦 Josh Turek: 46%
🟥 Ashley Hinson: 45%

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations Wildfires are intensifying across the southeastern U.S. They've destroyed about 50 homes in Georgia. The fires also have forced evacuations.

If only Trump had not cut funding for The Forest Service and BLM, fire crews might be better prepared. Back to raking the forests.

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US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness U.S. health officials have stopped the publication of a study on the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations.

I guess they don't want people to know how effective COVID vaccines are. That information would prove them wrong. It's also a way to kill more people

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them. The intensification of Iran's assault on shipping in a waterway crucial to global energy supplies comes a day after U.S.

Didn't Trump say we won and Iran was decimated?

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GOP navigates 'regret' and recriminations after redistricting loss in Virginia Democrats have managed to counter the Republican-led states that redrew their maps last year at Trump's urging in an effort to shore up the GOP's narrow House majority.

Don't mess with Texas.

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The champions seem to be pushed to the background.

Shreveport faced a domestic violence 'epidemic' long before 8 children were fatally shot The shootings are part of a broader pattern of violence in Louisiana, a state that has consistently ranked among the worst for domestic killings.

What's going on in Louisiana?

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Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package The struggling discount carrier has filed for bankruptcy twice, and now it's under pressure from higher jet fuel costs due to the Iran war.

Why are we doing this again?

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Military intelligence chief: Iran military still has thousands of missiles, attack drones - Washington Times (Washington Times) Iran's military forces still hold stockpiles of thousands of missiles and attack drones that pose a threat to U.S. and allied forces in the region, the direc...

I thought we already won.

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It seems as though everyone in this administration has ties to Epstein.

It is taco Tuesday. I love taco Tuesday.

Did they not get their stocks traded in time?

Unfortunately it's not just Hegseth. It's all the conspiracy nuts that believe this immunization stuff. Now it's bioengineering through chem trails.

Life was fun then.

Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “stunned and saddened” by the photo of an IDF soldier taking what appeared to be an axe or sledgehammer to the face of the statue.

What is the opposite of antisemitism?
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Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll, with some cracks emerging in his GOP support.

37%? No way Trump has that high of an approval rating.

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They moved the press around and lowered the flag just in time for the perfect photo.

US Probes Suspicious Oil Trades Made Before Trump Pivots (Bloomberg) An oil tanker off the shore of Singapore, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A widening conflict in the Middle East has led to dramatic swings and surges in the pri...

Nothing to see here.

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They never manage to mention the fact that fuel costs spiked due to the business rebound from COVID combined with the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Neither had a thing to do with Biden. Whereas Trump single-handedly caused this fuel crisis. And without good reason.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Questions Details Surrounding Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined the chorus of critics demanding answers from Donald Trump over the 2024 assassination attempt against him.

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Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war Trump supporters at his events in Las Vegas and Phoenix largely backed his attack on Iran and sided with him in his ongoing dispute with Pope Leo XIV.

There's no listening to reason anymore. It's a full-on cult mentality.

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This May Day, I am refusing business as usual—no work.

Our labor creates the wealth.

Our communities deserve it back. When workers stop, the system listens. #MayDay social.demcast.com/s/r6ljJzKi

Trump administration live updates: Trump set to deliver remarks at Turning Point event in Arizona Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as RFK Jr. faces more questions from lawmakers and progressive activist Analilia Mejia wins the special election to fill New Jersey Gov...

How did RFK Jr. receive a diploma in anything?

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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win New Jersey Democrat Analilia Mejía has won a special election to fill the U.S. House seat that was vacated by Democratic Gov.

There seems to be something in the air.

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'That's laughable!': Project 2025 architect called out in hearing over healthcare claim (Raw Story) Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) questioned Project 2025 architect Russell Vought over stunning claims he made during a House Budget Committee hearing on Wednesday....

15 million people are going to lose their healthcare while adding 4 trillion in debt. That's pretty special.

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Pardons for crimes?

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' election result Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with U.S.

Some good news.

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Trump promised mass pardons for his top aides before he leaves office: report (The Independent) Since returning to office last year, President Donald Trump has used his pardon-issuing power to reward friends and allies, campaign donors, and the thousand...

People are typically pardoned for crimes.

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