DES MOINES—Iowa Republicans chose Zach Lahn over Rep. Randy Feenstra in the gubernatorial primary, giving President Trump his first major statewide primary loss of 2026. The upset reshapes GOP expectations for the 2026 midterms and the state’s next governor race.
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump has selected 458 nominees so far to fill key executive branch and independent agency roles. A Washington Post tracker counts 824 Senate confirmation jobs, with 273 still lacking a nominee and 358 already confirmed, while hearings and referrals move others forward.
