Iowa State Daily

Candidates for the U.S. Senate squared off in a debate covering immigration, agriculture and Iran, according to the Iowa State Daily. The forum touched on issues central to farm-state voters, with immigration policy and tensions with Iran drawing particular attention. Specific exchanges and candidate positions were not detailed in the available coverage.

Forbes reports that Democrats hold early leads in several of the most competitive 2026 midterm Senate races, including contests in Texas, Iowa and Michigan, with its rankings of the hottest races updated daily. The early positioning is drawing attention as both parties begin sizing up the battle for control of the United States Senate in the midterms.

Ames National Laboratory has been awarded $1.5 million to advance mining technology. The funding, reported by Iowa State Daily, supports the lab's research into new methods for mineral extraction. The announcement highlights ongoing investment in domestic mining innovation and critical materials research.