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What happened in Iowa politics the week of March 2-6
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
Two Sessions: China Boosts Science and Tech Spending
The government simultaneously cut spending on business trips and meetings to free up funds for developing key sectors.
Congress plans new response to health cyberattacks
The plan puts the burden on the government and providers to prevent serious breaches that cut across the industry.
After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring
The hiring push is unfolding under new rules designed to give the White House greater influence over the government’s 2-million person civilian workforce.
Scientists up in arms as flying lab has its wings clipped
Faam, the airborne laboratory deployed after the eruption of an Icelandic volcano shut airspace in 2010, will be grounded after government funding was cut
Politics Does Not Equal Government
Daniel B. Gallagher: Want to know how to better govern ourselves? Consider how we recover the idea of our nation as a “more perfect Union.”
Nintendo sues the Trump administration over 'unlawful' tariffs
Nintendo has filed suit over Donald Trump's 'unlawful' tariff measures against the U.S. government, from which it is demanding a 'refund with interest' on all additional duties paid.
Guinea’s main opposition leader warns of a ‘party-state’ after 40 political parties dissolved
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea’s main opposition figure on Sunday accused the country’s leader of trying to build a “party-state,” after the government dissolved 40 political parties by d…
What is Trump's true objective in the Iran war? U.S. targets provide a clue
The quieter side of the U.S. campaign suggests a political strategy that goes beyond simply containing the Iranian government, and may instead aim to lay the groundwork for its overthrow.
Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America
The ruling, which said that Kari Lake’s appointment to oversee V.O.A.’s parent agency was invalid, was a major rejection of President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the government-funded news group.
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah set to be Nepal's next prime minister
Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
Guinea Dissolves 40 Political Parties, Including Main Opposition
Guinea’s military government has dissolved 40 political parties, including the main opposition groups, adding to the number of parties banned since the country’s 2021 coup.
Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics
As the United States and Israel expand military operations and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes across the region, Middle East governments across are finding their domestic politics thrown into disarray.
Video: Opinion | The Pentagon’s Attack on Anthropic Is Political
What happens when the A.I. tools helping to run the country stop sharing the government’s goals? The former Trump A.I. adviser Dean Ball joins “The Ezra Klein Show” to discuss the looming threat of institutional misalignment.
Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
Hegseth's remarks highlight the government's reluctance to show human costs of war
Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties in the Iran war because it “wants to make the president look bad” are a reminder of something that has endured across many decades and conflicts: the tension and trepidation about news that reminds Americans of the human cost of war.
March 6, 2026
Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May teams up with astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson to bring the cosmos to 3D. Plus, Frances Arnold’s game-changing technique of “directed evolution” creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. And, how did we come to think of society's toughest problems as something for individuals to manage rather than governments to regulate?
Trump Regulatory Czar Jeffrey Clark Leaves White House
Jeffrey B. Clark oversaw the dismantlement of government restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions and water and air pollution. He had also faced a criminal probe in connection with the 2020 election.
Colorado Democrats, Republicans fight over ballot fiscal information
Republicans and Democrats clashed anew over legislation that would require identifying which programs would see a funding reduction if a ballot measure passed, with the former saying it’s yet another way for the government to control the campaign narrative and the latter insisting it provides transparency to voters. House Bill 1084, sponsored by Denver Democratic […]
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Stitt said in a statement Thursday that he will look to appoint "a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump."
WATCH: Walz, Ellison, Omar refuse to answer when pressed on fraud after contentious fraud hearing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison stay silent after heated House hearing on alleged $10 billion fraud scandal that rocked the state government.
Sea Grant Seeks Undergraduates for Summer Science Fellowship Program
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is looking for undergraduates to take part in the Community Engaged Fellowship (CEI), a nationwide program that provides unique opportunities to work with scientists, community groups and government agencies. This summer, Antoinette Clemetson, NYSG’s marine fisheries specialist, will mentor a Stony Brook University (SBU)-based East End waterways ambassador, who will
Iran’s network of influence in the UK
Calls for government to clamp down on British charities accused of promoting Iranian ideology and interests
Pittsburgh 'Stand Up for Science' rally to bring attention to impacts of immigration crackdowns
The National “Stand Up for Science” day of action returns to Pittsburgh tomorrow for the second year in a row to protest government actions and policies affecting scientific institutions, research and researchers. This year’s rally will be at Allegheny Landing Park on the North Shore.
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the government will confirm the existence of aliens. But those markets have no state oversight and operate even in states that ban gambling. […]
Why it matters that the government is messing with health databases
There is no replacement for reliable data from federal government databases.
Business Summit to Focus on Uncertainty in a Global Economy
Business and government leaders will speak about managing economic uncertainties at the Summit on March 27.
Trump Says He Should Have Role in Picking Iran’s Leader
The president’s comments were the most explicit he has been yet about his vision of an American role in creating a new government in Tehran.
Numbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce
Federal workforce shrinks 12% as President Donald Trump's efficiency push takes effect, data shows, with thousands of government employees having left since September 2024.
‘Soulless hotel conference space’: Trump’s East Wing ballroom is poised for approval despite scathing public feedback
President Donald Trump’s massive East Wing ballroom project is poised to get its final approval from a government commission that oversees planning for federal buildings and land in the nation’s capital, despite receiving over 32,000 comments from the public overwhelmingly opposing the construction.
Rapper-turned-mayor hopes to become Nepal's new leader in first election since Gen Z-led protests ousted government
Balendra Shah, 35, has ridden a wave of public anger toward traditional political parties, highlighting health and education for poor Nepalis as a key focus during his campaign.
Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone
U.S. officials — and the president himself — have struggled to explain why the government wasn't better prepared for the consequences of Iranian retaliation.
Study finds sea levels are higher than we thought, placing millions more at risk
Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.
Judge Orders Government to Begin Refunding More than $130 Billion in Tariffs
Over 2,000 lawsuits have been filed by companies in the court seeking to recoup their money after the Supreme Court invalidated tariffs last month.
Video: Nepal Election to Test the Political Power of Gen Z
Nepalis expressed hope for their country as people head to the polls on Thursday for the first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last September.
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss: Pay and Leadership Gaps for Women in Public Health
Women in government public health face a persistent leadership and salary gap. Here's what the data shows — and what the field must do to close it.
Experts warn of 'mysterious' leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones
The "powerful" software kit, dubbed Coruna, uses 23 different vulnerabilities to exploit iPhones and break into the device, Google warned in a PSA.
Iran Made Secret Outreach After Strikes, Highlighting Trump’s Challenge
President Trump is beginning to consider what sort of Iranian government might come next, as the U.S.-Israeli assault continues.
IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy to host 5 RCB games
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their IPL home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, starting March 28. Bengaluru will also host a playoff and the IPL final. However, RCB will fulfill a commitment by playing two home games in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as agreed with the state government.
Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact
Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.
Government-grade iPhone exploit kit spreading to hackers: reports
Google and iVerify have shared details about Coruna, an exploit kit that chains multiple vulnerabilities to target iPhones running older iOS versions.
A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals
Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into Apple iPhones have been found used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "second hand" exploits.
Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges
Last month, a government agency erased climate change from a manual that helps federal and state judges understand complex science in court. The political attack on the nonpartisan publication “should concern us all,” its co-authors warn.
A Possible US Government iPhone-Hacking Toolkit Is Now in the Hands of Foreign Spies and Criminals
A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more. Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government.
Spectrum Business Expands Technology Offerings for California State Agencies Through CALNET Contract
Spectrum Business has added Managed Network Services to its portfolio of technology solutions available to state and local government agencies under the California Network and Telecommunications (CALNET) contract, which is administered by the California Department of Technology.
Data Drives Public Health From Clinic to Community
Public health agencies need data to keep people healthy but getting that information depends on the cooperation of many people and organizations across health care and government.
Has the US ever assassinated a world leader before?
The US government for decades shied away from targeting foreign leaders after embarrassing failures and unintended consequences from covert activities by the CIA.
Tribes, gambling companies at odds over bill legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin
If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin tribes interested in offering online sports betting "would need to renegotiate" their gaming compacts with the state. And those compacts would need to be approved by the federal government.
PPRI to host Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @ Purdue from March 23-25
The Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI) will convene leaders from government, industry, the military and academia for the second annual Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @
Microsoft Warns OAuth Redirect Abuse Delivers Malware to Government Targets
Microsoft details OAuth redirect abuse used to deliver ZIP malware and EvilProxy links to government targets.
Trump administration drops suits against law firms with ties to Democrats and other Trump foes
The Trump administration has decided to drop its prolonged court fights against four law firms with ties to Democrats, after it had sought and failed to cut out the firms’ access to the federal government as part of an apparent retribution campaign by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court signals it will back marijuana user who was charged with owning a gun
The Supreme Court appeared likely Monday to curb the government’s ability to disarm a frequent marijuana user, though several of the justices were also wary of completely undermining a 1968 law that was intended to ensure that Americans addicted to drugs don’t have access to firearms.
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle.
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Car...
Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update
Maryland Matters government and politics reporter Bryan Sears joins Midday guest host Jayne Miller to recap state and national primary candidates, and the latest legislative moves in Annapolis.
Maths and science students to get ‘cheat sheets’ until 2030
Maths and science GCSE students will not have to memorise formulae and equations for their exams until at least 2030 under government plans.
Chile Preps for Political Seachange as Markets Focus on Trump
As Chile prepares to swear in its most radical free-market government in over 35 years, many analysts and traders can’t drag their attention away from the US, Iran and President Donald Trump.
Mamdani has used Signal for government business as mayor
Government watchdogs say it’s a slippery slope for the mayor to continue using the controversial encrypted messaging app.
Josh Kussman Joins Accelint as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy
Accelint has named Josh Kussman as its new Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, bringing on board an entrepreneur, attorney, and longtime homeland security leader with experience spanning government service and the private sector.
Khamenei is dead. Regime change will be much harder.
The US can’t just bomb its way to a new government.
CHS Marine Biology Club Raises Funds to Support Science—And Send a Message
"If people actually understood the importance of marine research, they would participate more in our cause to fund it, or at least encourage the government to begin funding it again with public pressure." — CHS Marine Biology Club President Nicola Suraci
US Government Is Accelerating Coral Reef Collapse, Scientists Warn
Proposed Endangered Species Act rollbacks and military expansions are leaving the Pacific’s most diverse coral reefs legally defenseless.
Big business in Russia on brink of default
Representatives of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) have publicly stated that the financial condition of large businesses in Russia is deteriorating systematically, directly linking it to the government's current economic policy. — Ukrinform.
Fact-checking statements made by Trump to justify U.S. strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump's accusation that Iran is building nuclear weapons that could "soon" reach the U.S. is contradicted by a 2025 federal government assessment that said Iran is years away from the ability to produce long-range missiles.
Nepal election: As corruption takes centre stage, where have the 'nepo kids' gone?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode ) March 1, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Surprise city councilman Johnny Melton expresses his concern that the federal government won’t talk to the city about a proposed ICE detention facility. Then, consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Roy Herrera talk about the marathon State of the Union speech and break down the flurry of bills heard in the legislature this week.
China’s Economic Involution: State and Business Strategies
China’s economic involution, characterized by cutthroat, race-to-the-bottom competition, is a symptom rooted in its political and fiscal structure. During the recent economic downturn, the central government, local governments, and businesses entered a self-reinforcing cycle. The central growth targets and debt-reduction pressures pushed local governments to expand investment in state-favored industries, creating low-profit competition and oversupply. The declining revenues further reduced deman
‘It’s a slap in the face of the United States Congress’: Lawmakers fume as Trump again bombs without their blessing
Top Capitol Hill Democrats, and a small number of Republicans, watched in alarm Saturday as the administration launched a major US assault on Iran, decrying President Donald Trump’s call for the overthrow of another foreign government without their expressed approval.
For Trump, the Iran Attack Is the Ultimate War of Choice
There was no immediate threat from Iran. But the president saw a chance to push a weakened government over the edge, and is betting he can spark a popular uprising.
How Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic sees the world
As antigovernment protests in Serbia continue into their second year, who is the man maintaining a grip on power?
Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?
Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.
Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages
Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan.
Local business owners say profits take a hard hit when crime happens nearby
A Durham restaurant is closed after a deadly shooting, and so are nearby businesses. Some owners and government officials say the violent crime not only impacts the people targeted, but also the local businesses' bottom line.
Ontario Science Centre’s new home is smaller, worse and probably pricier
None of the Ford government’s main claims about this new facility at Ontario Place appear to be true
Trump suggests U.S. could have 'friendly takeover of Cuba'
President Donald Trump said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government.
DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say scientists in new analysis
A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major U.S. government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of human ...
Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, which they are set to receive as soon as Friday, according to a union official. The reduced pay comes as the partial government shutdown ends its second week with no resolution in sight.
Digital health's ACCESS about-face
Several entrepreneurs and investors who originally snubbed the government's ACCESS Medicare payment program are now championing it.
Between the Rock and a hard place: Gibraltar’s new post-Brexit rules
The UK government will hope that relaxing the land border between Gibraltar and Spain will clear up the ‘last major unresolved issue from Brexit’
Fastest 5 Minutes: Audits of Federal Small Business Program Awards
This episode addresses efforts by various federal government agencies to audit and investigate purported ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’ in small business set-aside awards, and is hosted by Yuan Zhou,…
Fostering Health Sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Through the America First Global Health Strategy - United States Department of State
Today, the United States and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that advances the America First Global Health Strategy while protecting Americans and Congolese from infectious disease threats. Under the MOU, working with Congress, the Department of State intends to provide up to $900 million […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary protections for thousands of Syrians who have been living in the United States since the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters fifteen years ago.
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants
The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now
Jersey government weighs up private health scheme idea
The chief minister says he believes it could be "part of the mix".
Can degrowth save the climate?
Madeleine Finlay hears from Nick Stern, professor of economics and government at the London School of Economics, and Jason Hickel, a political economist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, two economists arguing for a change in how we measure a country’s economic success.
'Doggi Gras' parades through the Senate
The event, hosted by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), was rescheduled because of one government shutdown. Now, there's another. But the show went on.
Zambia pushed back on U.S. health funding deal to protect interests, government says
Zambia has pushed back on part of a deal worth more than $1 billion in global health aid from the United States because it does not align with the country’s interests, the government said on Wednesday, as health advocates warned the deal links the money to mining access and has data-sharing risks.
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Mpls Fed survey: Upper Midwest businesses report falling profits, tariff uncertainty
A survey of businesses by the Minneapolis Fed shows profits are down across the Upper Midwest and many blame government policies such as tariffs.
Why Are U.S. Healthcare Prices So High?
By Patrick Aguilar In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care. As a physician and professor studying the intersection of business and health, I ...
What to expect from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s State of the Union response
Abigail Spanberger is less known for her oratory than for drilling down into the work of government.
Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents
MPs to debate the release of documents relating to the appointment of ex-prince Andrew as UK trade envoy
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
FedEx sues U.S. government for tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruled Trump's emergency trade duties on imports were unlawful.
Fact-check: Do chronic illnesses account for 90% of U.S. health care spending?
A federal government campaign that encourages Americans to avoid processed foods claims that "90% of U.S. healthcare spending goes to treating chronic disease — much of which is linked to diet and lifestyle."
Democrats demanding ICE reforms lose airport escorts in shutdown they triggered
The government shutdown hit TSA operations as the Department of Homeland Security activated emergency measures and suspended congressional escorts while keeping PreCheck operational.
Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system
Trump’s Ominous Netflix Threat Could Impact Warner Deal
Plus, why the tariffs haven’t cut the U.S. trade deficit, and what we can expect when the government releases its UFO files
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Feb. 16-20
Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.
German Business Sentiment Picks Up
Confidence among businesses in Germany picked up in February as the rollout of government stimulus gathers steam.