Comey says Trump fired him to hinder Russia probe
Ex FBI director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee alleging he was fired to impede the Russia investigation. He called Trump’s claims of FBI disarray lies and said he began writing memos after private meetings and calls, citing distrust.
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GOP defense frames Comey testimony as naivete
President Donald Trump faces skepticism from Grassley on obstruction while James Comey testifies before the Senate. Speaker Paul Ryan moves to present the president in a favorable light, stressing independence between law enforcement and the White House as Comey speaks.
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Regents approve larger than planned tuition hike across Iowa universities
The Board of Regents unanimously adopts a five percent fall increase for resident undergraduates at the University of Iowa Iowa State University and Northern Iowa totaling 358 more than last year. The vote launches five year plans to align prices with peer institutions and may widen the undergraduate residence gap among the three campuses.
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Auto Parts Store Spurs Resident Frustration on Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids residents along Mount Vernon Road oppose the first project under the Mount Vernon Road Corridor Action Plan, an O'Reilly Auto Parts under construction near Memorial Drive and Mount Vernon Road. They cite a mismatch with the plan’s walkability goals and neighbor input.
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