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In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson discuss Governor Reynolds’ DOGE initiative, a new effort to cut government spending and improve efficiency in Iowa. They explore how DOGE aligns with Trump’s federal spending crackdown, particularly on foreign aid and bureaucratic waste.
The hosts also analyze Trump’s foreign policy moves, including Ukraine peace talks and NATO policy shifts, highlighting his direct negotiation style. They break down Iowa’s rolling conformity with federal tax law and debate state tax exemptions for tips and overtime pay—weighing whether targeted tax cuts align with conservative fiscal policy.
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In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson discuss Governor Reynolds’ DOGE initiative, a new effort to cut government spending and improve efficiency in Iowa. They explore how DOGE aligns with Trump’s federal spending crackdown, particularly on foreign aid and bureaucratic waste.
The hosts also analyze Trump’s foreign policy moves, including Ukraine peace talks and NATO policy shifts, highlighting his direct negotiation style. They break down Iowa’s rolling conformity with federal tax law and debate state tax exemptions for tips and overtime pay—weighing whether targeted tax cuts align with conservative fiscal policy.

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