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Republican town halls 'buzzsaw of criticism' as Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' roils the Senate

The Hill reports Republican lawmakers are running ‘into a buzzsaw of criticism’ back home from constituents worried President Donald Trump’s budget proposal will cut too deeply into federal programs. Others are complaining the bill adds trillions of …

Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying ‘we all are going to die’

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said “we all… DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said “we all are going to die” as she addressed potential …

Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are...

“People are not ... well, we all are going to die,” Ernst said, drawing groans. “So, for heaven’s sakes. For heaven’s sakes, folks.” “What you don’t want to do is listen to me when I say that we are going to focus on those that are most vulnerable,” Ernst …

Federal court dismisses Iowa company’s attempt to overturn 40-year-old wetlands protection law

President Ronald Regan signs the 1985 Farm Bill, which includes the “swampbuster law” at the center of CTM Holdings’ case in 2025. — USDAOn Thursday, a federal judge in Cedar Rapids rejected an attempt by the owner of a farm in Delaware County to overturn …

Republican senator defends Medicaid changes at angry town hall: ‘We are all going to die’

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst quipped that “we are all going to die” while discussing Medicaid. Ernst was fielding another question on potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa on Friday when she quipped that “we all are …

GOP Senator Brushes Off Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts at Town Hall: 'We're All Going to Die'

A Republican senator brushed off concerns over potential Medicaid cuts during a town hall with her constituents, arguing "we're all going to die." Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst was discussing the possible cuts with her constituents after the topic of …

GOP Senator Tells Car Crash Town Hall ‘We’re All Going to Die’

Republican Senator Joni Ernst’s meeting with her constituents went off the rails on Friday when she faced angry protests over Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” In one jaw-dropping moment, the senator gave a flippant response, further agitating the …

Republican Senator to Medicaid Cuts Protesters — 'We're All Going to Die'

By Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and …

'We all are going to die': GOP senator harshly dismisses voters' fears

In one of the most jaw-dropping examples of how morally bankrupt the GOP is, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa dismissed a constituent's fears that cuts to Medicaid in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will lead poor people to lose health …

GOP Senator On Fears Medicaid Cuts Will Lead To Deaths: ‘We All Are Going To Die’

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) got an earful from angry constituents about Republican legislation that includes major cuts to Medicaid and food assistance relied upon by millions of vulnerable Americans. “People will die,” one woman is heard shouting at Ernst at …

Senator Dismisses Medicaid Cuts Killing People: ‘Well, We’re All Going to Die’

Iowa Republican Joni Ernst got existential when constituents at a town hall confronted her about the cuts in the GOP's tax bill Senator Joni Ernst is encouraging her constituents to think big-picture about the Medicaid cuts in the “big, beautiful” bill …

WATCH: Tempers flare on Medicaid, Trump during Iowa Senator Joni Ernst town hall

PARKERSBURG, Iowa (KCRG) - A Friday morning town hall with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst became heated shouting matches that clearly frustrated the Republican lawmaker. Proposed cuts to Medicaid and food stamp benefits, known as SNAP, became a primary focal …

Senator Joni Ernst Tells Iowa Town Hall: ‘Well, We All Are Going to Die’

Gov. Tim Walz to give political speeches in South Carolina and California, fueling 2028 speculation

“A nationally respected, bold and compassionate leader, Gov. Walz resonates deeply with Democrats here in SC. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Palmetto State,” the South Carolina Democratic Party posted on social media.U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South …

‘Not running’ — but running? Moore’s moves hint at national ambitions

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jacque Bostick Legette had driven 65 miles from the town of Rock Hill and was not going to miss her chance to get a photo of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. Cellphone in hand, she weaved through the crowd and inched her way right in front of a …

Elon Musk emboldens GOP critics of Trump’s big bill: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, we explore how Elon …

NPR lawsuit aims to strike a blow for press freedom against Trump’s attacks

In the Trump administration’s unprecedented war on the American media, a lawsuit brought by public broadcasters could mark a much-needed strike back for press freedom. The lawsuit, brought by NPR and three Colorado-based public radio stations, challenges …

B99 biodiesel now sold at central Iowa retailer

by Radio Iowa Contributor | May 30, 2025 B99 is being sold from this pump at a Pilot Travel Center in Urbandale, Iowa. (Brownfield Ag News photo by Brent Barnett) One of the highest blends of biodiesel is now available at a retailer in central Iowa. B99 …

21 Democrats who may try to succeed Trump in the 2028 presidential election

Former Biden Transportation Secy. Pete Buttigieg speaks with reporters after headlining a town hall with veterans in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which sparked more 2028 speculation. It has been just over four months since President Donald Trump returned to power …

NewU Early College 2+1 Launches in DC: The Smartest High School Path to College Is Now a Reality

Private early college high school lets students earn up to 80 college credits by graduation — and a bachelor’s degree just one year later WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official launch of NewU …

UPDATE: Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Editor's Note: The time of the press conference has been updated to 9:30 a.m. CST. All other details remain the same. Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of …

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

New Release: 3rd ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

Data Foundation Releases Third ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monitoring Ongoing Changes to Federal Data Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today released its third " …

OFL Commemorates First Official Injured Workers’ Day and Demands Recognition Be Met with Justice

TORONTO, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One year after celebrating the successful second reading of the Injured Workers’ Day Bill, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) proudly stands today with injured workers, community groups, allies, ONDP Leader …

USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs — Ottawa must act now

TORONTO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of …

Les tarifs de 50 % imposés par Trump sur l'acier et l'aluminium sont une attaque directe contre les emplois canadiens et ...

TORONTO, 31 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos prévient que la décision du Président américain Donald Trump de doubler à 50% les tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium est un coup dévastateur pour les industries canadiennes et les …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 19 of President Trump’s American Leadership

Washington, DC, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/31/week-19-of-president-trumps-american-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on …

Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of …

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society

Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness …

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace and …

Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of Choice Over 100,000 Petition Signatures and Thousands of Handwritten Letters Expected to be Delivered to Governor’s …

Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance

The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous declaration …

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

EBC Financial Group：フランスとの100億ドルの協定と米国との協力強化によるベトナムの戦略的台頭

ベトナムとフランスの100億ドルの取引や米国との関係深化は目立つトピックである見出しではなく、アジアにおける貿易の流れと投資家心理の変化を示唆しています。 VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ベトナムは、多極化した世界市場で、地政学的・経済的な架け橋としての地位を急速に築き上げています。5月26日、フランスのエマニュエル・マクロン大統領のハノイ国賓訪問中、両国は航空、エネルギー、インフラ、医薬品分野において100 …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …