Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump AAP · Jun 3
California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending. International Business Times · Jun 3
First Thing: Race for California governor deadlocked as primary results across the US pour in Mixed picture emerges from races across the US, as Trump’s pick fails in Iowa. Plus: Jill Biden speaks about her husband’s decision to drop out of the 2024 election The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jun 3
California governor’s race deadlocked with nearly 60% of the votes counted Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field with slow process of vote counting still underway The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties The Independent UK · Jun 3
In Iowa Senate race, Hinson-Turek matchup set for November Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who bills himself as a “commonsense prairie populist,” won the Democratic nomination for the state’s open Senate seat Tuesday. Turek beat state Sen. Zach Wahls in a contest that symbolized some of the party’s ideological divisions. Wahls ran as an… Roll Call · Jun 3
Trump-backed candidate loses in Iowa governor’s race as Democrats look to flip Senate seat Establishment Democrat beats Zach Wahls in primary as party eyes success in Republican-dominated state The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Midterm primaries 2026: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots – as it happened This live blog is now closed The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Iowa superintendent says 2 students were among victims in family mass shooting An Iowa school superintendent says two of the six people who died in a fatal shooting that authorities believe was carried out by a relative were students in his district The Independent UK · Jun 2
Photos of primary races across the US as candidates compete to get on the ballots for the midterms Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota cast ballots on Tuesday in primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterm general election in November. The Independent UK · Jun 2
Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line Tuesday's elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races. International Business Times · Jun 2
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Iowa shootings: gunman suspected of killing six relatives then himself Police say four found dead in a home in Muscatine and two were shot elsewhere in apparent ‘domestic-related dispute’
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people
International Business Times UK · Jun 2 Tragedy in Iowa: Gunman Kills 6 Family Members Before Taking His Own Life, Police Confirm A gunman in Muscatine, Iowa, killed six family members before committing suicide. The tragic event unfolded across multiple locations, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
The Guardian - US · Jun 2 Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Gunman kills six members of his own family in ‘evil’ Iowa shooting spree: cops Ryan Willis McFarland turned the gun on himself after he was apprehended by police officers, Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said
The Economic Times · Jun 2 7 dead in Iowa shooting spree in US, police cite domestic dispute United States: Tragedy struck Muscatine, Iowa, on Monday. Six individuals lost their lives in a series of shootings. Authorities identified the suspect as Ryan Willis McFarland. Preliminary findings suggest the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. McFarland died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The community is reeling from this act…
The Times of India · Jun 2 Iowa shooting spree: Seven killed in domestic dispute; suspect dies by self-inflicted gunshot At least seven people were reportedly killed in a shooting spree across multiple locations in an Iowa city on Monday in an apparent domestic dispute, police said. The suspected gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers confronted him, ABC reported
Ballotpedia · Jun 1 Iowa's 2026 legislative primaries feature the most contested incumbents since 2012 There are 100 incumbents running for re-election in the primaries for Iowa's state Legislature on June 2. Fifteen of those incumbents (15%) are contested, the most since 2012, when there were 16. There are a total of 125 seats up for election this year, including all 100 seats in the…
We Got This Covered · Jun 1 Iowa woman delivered a family-sized pan of lasagna. Then police found that it was laced to cause a miscarriage The victim didn't even know she had been targeted.