Trump endorsee loses Iowa primary election
A candidate endorsed by Donald Trump lost an Iowa primary contest. The defeat interrupts a recent string of successful Trump-backed challenges. The result may alter calculations for upcoming races.
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The loss affects political influence and campaign strategies that can shape future tax policy and regulatory priorities for voters and small-business owners.
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