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At a campaign tailgate in Iowa City, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and top Republicans blamed Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown and rallied around 2026 races. Democrats argue she’s fundraising while Iowans face rising costs.

Iowa’s congressional races are already drawing national attention — and money. New fundraising reports show Republican incumbents maintaining a cash advantage but facing strong challenges from well-funded Democrats.

Three Democratic hopefuls in Iowa’s 1st District —Christina Bohannan, Taylor Wettach and Travis Terrell — used a Kalona forum to defend ACA subsidies, Medicare and Social Security, while staking out differences on Israel-Gaza and detailing plans for education, unions and cleaner water.

Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who previously pledged to hold in-person town halls, says Democrats are manufacturing controversy and want “confrontations for cameras.” She argues she’s accessible at fairs and public events, while critics say she’s breaking her word.

Iowa’s leaders are clashing over who’s to blame for the partial federal government shutdown. Iowa’s Republican U.S. House members say Democrats forced it; Democrats argue Republicans walked away from compromise, risking higher health costs for thousands of Iowans.

Mark Kelly and Gabby Giffords, the married couple, who have both served in Congress and champion gun safety laws, will speak at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2025 Liberty and Justice Celebration.

Also, state legislator Dave Jacoby endorses Zach Wahls in Democratic U.S. Senate race

Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more are participating in the state’s time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at the State Fair.

Plus, we discuss the continued messaging battle over the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and Iowa Republicans taking on Rob Sand.

Christina Bohannan, who is challenging Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s First District, visits Washington County Hospital to discuss impacts health spending cuts will have on rural health care systems.