Trump fires Yates over immigration order and taps Boente acting AG
The White House released a sharp rebuke calling Yates weak on borders while announcing her firing and naming Dana Boente acting attorney general until Sessions is confirmed. Boente, a long-time DOJ veteran, pledged to defend laws and protect the nation as Yates offered no comment.
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International students confront shifting visa rules after travel ban
Iowa universities react to Donald Trump executive orders restricting entry for Syrians and other nationals. Students, families, and staff voice fear and consider relocating or delaying studies as campuses pledge support and monitor impact on 4,300 UI, 4,131 ISU, and 548 UNI international students amid campus statements and federal guidance.
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Iowa budget cuts spark party-line vote across state agencies
Gov. Branstad led a midyear budget revision reducing the general fund by limited amounts to fix weaker revenues. Major GOP moves protected K-12, Medicaid, and local tax backfill while cutting Iowa universities and state departments. Democrats urged shared sacrifice but amendments failed.
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Iowa lawmakers balk at education funding amid budget debate
The House and Senate sent the proposed 1.11 percent K-12 funding increase to debate amid shouting of shame. The plan would raise per pupil funding to 6664 dollars as Iowa confronts a 3.2 billion education budget and about 200 million in new revenue for 2018. Local districts face cuts including 1 million in Iowa City and 1.5 million in Cedar Rapids as superintendents warn of staffing and programming losses.
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