Comey recalls Trump demand for loyalty at White House dinner
In a private White House dinner James Comey says President Trump told him I need loyalty I expect loyalty. Comey recounts the encounter amid ongoing investigations and the broader clash over FBI independence.
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Grassley cautious on Comey testimony as Trump eyes Wray
Iowa Senator Grassley says he expects limited revelations from James Comey as Donald Trump moves to nominate Christopher Wray as FBI director. Comey’s prepared testimony depicts a president fixated on loyalty and public self vindication. The document outlines a tense FBI investigation into associates and misgivings about private demands from the White House.
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Comey Testimony Set as Senate Intel Hearing Opens
Live coverage outlines Comey appearance before the Senate Intelligence Committee starting at 9 am amid questions about loyalty claims and the Justice Department inquiry into possible links between Trump associates and Russian operatives. Comey’s remarks are said to back a claim that he told the president he was not personally under investigation.
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F-16 pilot Lt Col Andrle reaches 1000 combat hours
Linn County native Lt Col Craig Andrle, commander of the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, reached 1000 combat hours in an F-16 at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan on March 20, total 1070 hours to date. He notes the rarity for the aircraft and cites four deployments and family sacrifices.
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Medicaid hospital leaders warn of safety net loss in Iowa
Iowa hospital executives voiced fears for Medicaid as the ACA repeal moves through Congress. At the Iowa Hospital Association forum in Cedar Rapids, leaders urged senators from 12 states, including Iowa, to oppose changes that would end Medicaid expansion and shift to per capita caps, threatening coverage for the poor and disabled.
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Regents Executive Director Robert Donley resigns
Robert Donley, executive director of the Iowa Board of Regents, announced on Wednesday that he will resign. He spoke during discussions related to governance at the regents system, outlining his departure from the University of Iowa area meeting.
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Regents executive director resigning after nine years
Robert Donley, executive director of the Iowa Board of Regents, will resign effective July 15 after submitting his letter June 1. The 57 year old leader cited leadership changes and a need for new guidance as term expirations occurred for other board executives.
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