Roxy Ekberg

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Benedicte Chubaka's family members were slated to fly to the U.S. from Uganda through a refugee resettlement program. After undergoing a week of medical checkups, a final step before reuniting with Chubaka, their flight was canceled, and they received the news that they would not be granted refugee status after President Donald Trump's administration put a pause on all resettlement programs.

1 week ago | dailyiowan.com | Roxy Ekberg

Federal officials have revoked the visas of five international students at the University of Iowa, according to the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students . Russell Ganim, associate provost and dean of international programs, made the announcement in a webinar Monday, according to the union. The move follows the Trump administration revoking the visa of a UI international graduate student at the beginning of the month , according to an email sent to international students on April 10.

1 week ago | dailyiowan.com | Roxy Ekberg

The Trump administration revoked the visa of an international graduate student at the University of Iowa, according to an email sent to international students on April 10. The UI learned on April 4 the U.S. Department of State canceled the student's visa, according to the email sent by Russell Ganim, associate provost and dean of International Programs. "The university did not initiate the action and was not aware of any violation," Ganim said in the email.

2 weeks ago | dailyiowan.com | Roxy Ekberg

WASHINGTON - U.S. House Republicans' budget resolution may cut millions in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and Medicaid. Iowa House Republicans say it will cut waste, fraud, and abuse, while anti-hunger advocates worry about strained resources. The House's budget resolution calls for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and a $2 trillion reduction in federal spending over a decade.

2 weeks ago | dailyiowan.com | Roxy Ekberg

WASHINGTON - Flanked by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Republican Mariannettee Miller-Meeks witnessed the first submarine to be named after the state on April 5. Miller-Meeks witnessed this historic event at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. "To be there, to be able to see the ship, to be a part of the commissioning ceremony - as a veteran it was very cool," Miller-Meeks said in an interview with The Daily Iowan.