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Iowa Politics & Elections: Election 2026 is shaping up as a high-stakes midterm, with Democrats aiming to flip the House and Senate as Republicans try to hold razor-thin majorities. Citizenship Fight: President Trump signed new executive orders targeting “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court rejected a broader birthright citizenship push, while conservative legal groups plan a longer campaign to revisit the issue. Federal Justice: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with two GOP defections, after a contentious fight over DOJ independence and a controversial “anti-weaponization” plan. Severe Weather: A major storm threat is building across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, including eastern Iowa, with multiple rounds Sunday into Monday and First Alert warnings in parts of the state. Local Sports & Iowa Events: Iowa Speedway hosts NASCAR action and the Iowa Corn 350 weekend, while MLB’s Field of Dreams game returns to Dyersville next week. Community & Safety: A rollover crash on Highway 218 sent a driver to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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