President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Government Efficiency to scrutinize voter registration lists across states to identify instances of voter fraud, particularly focusing on noncitizens. This initiative has sparked discussions about the balance of power between the executive branch and existing federal election laws, as it involves reviewing publicly available voter registration lists and comparing them with federal and state records. Meanwhile, in Iowa, concerns about Social Security have been prominent among seniors, with delays in payments affecting individuals like Anne Bacon, highlighting the challenges faced by many seniors who depend on timely Social Security checks.
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A significant storm system is impacting the United States, causing severe weather conditions, including high winds that have exacerbated wildfire situations in Texas and Oklahoma, leading to emergency responses and evacuations. In Oklahoma, residents of Leedey have been urged to evacuate due to an approaching wildfire, while in Texas, hazardous driving conditions have resulted in three fatalities. As the storm moves eastward, it threatens the Midwest and Southern regions with potential tornado activity, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay informed and take precautions.
Authorities in Iowa have responded to a shooting at Perry High School, located outside of Des Moines, with the shooter believed to be dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Three others were injured, including two students and an administrator, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and President Joe Biden tracking the latest on the incident. Two news conferences are scheduled for today, and parents have been urged to come forward with any information.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has offered the clearest indication yet that he would pardon former President Donald Trump if he were to be convicted on multiple criminal charges. DeSantis has been campaigning for the 2024 presidential election and has expressed his wish that Trump had not been indicted. He has compared the situation to President Ford's pardon of President Nixon, and his comments come as the first ballots are set to be cast in the 2024 presidential election.
A federal judge in Iowa has issued a preliminary injunction to temporarily block key parts of a law banning books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues. The injunction was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, arguing that the law was unconstitutional and violated the First Amendment. The injunction will remain in effect until the court can hear the case in full, with the ACLU of Iowa optimistic that the law will ultimately be struck down.
A super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has canceled its remaining TV ad reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire, ceding advertising to a different super PAC, Fight Right, Inc. Never Back Down Chairman Scott Wagner said the group will focus on field operations to support DeSantis on the ground in the early states, while Fight Right will handle TV ad spending. The decision to cancel the remaining TV ad reservations comes as DeSantis continues to gain momentum in the race, and it remains to be seen how this will affect his chances.
Vice President Kamala Harris has compared former President Donald Trump's recent comments about immigrants to those of Adolf Hitler, noting that the true measure of a leader is based on who they lift up, not who they beat down. Trump's comments have been widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans, with many calling on him to retract his statement and apologize.
Jeff Roe, a seasoned GOP operative and architect of the ground game operation in Iowa for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced his departure from the Never Back Down super PAC on Saturday night due to a Washington Post story containing a statement from the PAC's new chairman that was critical of former employees. This comes at a critical time for DeSantis, as he is up for re-election in 2022, and it remains to be seen how the PAC's new leadership will affect the governor's chances.