Data Center Backlash in Iowa Senate Race: New polling and national reporting show voters across party lines are increasingly hostile to AI data centers, with Cook Political Report now rating Iowa’s Hinson vs. Turek Senate contest a toss-up as the issue cuts through local power, permitting, and cost concerns. Gender-Affirming Care Fight in Iowa Politics: Iowa Rep. Lindsay James, running for Congress, doubled down on puberty blockers and gender surgery for minors as “medically necessary,” a stance that could collide with GOP attacks and the state’s 2023 ban. TSA Gold+ Transparency Clash: The TSA officers union sued over lack of records tied to Gold+, a program letting private contractors handle passenger screening at airports including Charleston—raising questions about oversight and secrecy. Beef Tariffs and Iowa Ranchers: Rep. Ashley Hinson criticized Trump’s temporary beef import tariff suspension, arguing it won’t help Iowa’s cattle herd and could undercut ranchers. Flock Camera Regulation Push: Minnesota and Iowa lawmakers are revisiting rules on ALPR/Flock cameras, with Iowa considering a ban amid privacy and surveillance concerns. Public Safety and Courts: A Clear Lake I-35 incident ended with a suspect in custody; in Dallas County, defense attorneys in the Kristin Ramsey murder case argue prosecutors withheld key information. Health Care Funding: Wayne County Hospital broke ground on a new dialysis center after securing federal dollars, expanding access for rural patients.