Canada Tariff Fallout: Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating again after negotiations collapsed, with Canada targeting up to $20 billion in U.S. goods and warning states could feel it at the register—especially in Senate battlegrounds where voters are already sensitive to prices. Iowa Biofuels Under RFS Pressure: Iowa’s biodiesel industry is warning that reported spikes in Renewable Fuel Standard small refinery exemptions could erase hundreds of millions of gallons of demand, threatening jobs and investment across Iowa. Texas Senate Race Signal: A new Texas poll flags trouble for GOP Sen. Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, adding to the sense that 2026 could be a tougher year for Republicans nationally. Iowa Measles Response: Iowa HHS reports measles cases have climbed, and local public health teams are urging residents to check MMR status and consider accelerated vaccination schedules amid active transmission. Local Governance—EMS Tax Vote: Mills County supervisors took the first step toward a March 2027 EMS special election, setting a public hearing for an EMS levy that could fund countywide service. TSA Security Reversal: The TSA says it’s abandoning the Gold+ privatization plan in favor of a new screening partnership approach, with Iowa airports among those previously in the mix. School Culture Fight: A West Des Moines elementary Pride flag dispute is headed back to the board after public comments, keeping Iowa’s classroom policy battles in the spotlight.