News about the 2026 governor's race, Iowa legislative happenings, and Steve King

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks cover the the week in Iowa politics, starting with an appeals court ruling that kept a state immigration law blocked. They discussed Iowa angles on Trump administration news: Senate confirmations, inspector general firings, and January 6 pardons. Other topics covered: big fundraising numbers from the likely 2026 Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, a possible GOP primary challenger to Kim Reynolds, and a look at more than 15 bills moving forward in the Iowa House or Senate. Finally, the U.S. Supreme Court closed the door on a long-running lawsuit involving former U.S. Representative Steve King.