Supreme Court tiebreaker looms over Trump ballot fate
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Trump can stay on the GOP primary ballot despite debates over the 14th Amendment insurrection ban. Minnesota aligned, Colorado rejected him. The issue moves to the U.S. Supreme Court for a definitive interpretation of whether insurrection disqualifies a candidate.
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Letter Writers Claim Ballot Action Threatens Democracy
A community letter argues that disqualifying Donald Trump from ballots due to insurrection ties is a legitimate democratic measure and warns it could end democracy. It criticizes Gov. Kim Reynolds for rejecting federal funds to aid low income families with summer food costs, citing obesity concerns and Christian hypocrisy.
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Who Will Fill Iowa Children’s Need for Food
A commentary notes Iowa’s governor refused $20 million in federal funds for summer meals for hungry children last month. It questions budget savings of $2 million and asks who will cover food needs as food stamps evolved to EBT since the 1970s. It questions policy on federal crop insurance and tax cuts for the top percent, and asks how much the governor will donate.
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Biden oath debate fuels impeachment call over border policy
Cal Thomas argues President Biden and Homeland Security chief Mayorkas are not faithfully executing immigration laws, urging congressional impeachment. He cites wide migrant flows, municipal strain in cities like New York and Chicago, and claims migrants seek benefits rather than asylum, challenging U.S. sovereignty and citizen rights.
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Democrats urged to attend Iowa caucuses for party direction
Bret Nilles Linn County Democrats chair urges Iowa Democrats to participate in in person caucuses to elect precinct representatives and delegates, shape the party platform, and showcase diversity. He notes the event fosters dialogue, community, and national impact with a presidential preference card needed by Feb 19.
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