Iowa lawmakers have approved new legislation to enhance protection for the state’s judges and legislators. This bill, which passed the Iowa House with strong bipartisan agreement, comes in response to growing concern over political violence nationwide.

A new survey shows 66% of Iowa voters support raising the state’s tobacco tax by $1.50. Bipartisan lawmakers in the House have put forward bills to make this proposal a reality, reflecting strong public momentum for the measure.

Georgia’s House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill permitting pharmacists to prescribe HIV prevention medication. If enacted, this change could make it easier for residents to swiftly access critical healthcare at their local pharmacies.

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) claims that “so many” Republicans have quietly sided with Democrats in their fight to extend health care subsidies for undocumented immigrants. He made the remarks on CNN, suggesting bipartisan agreement could break the deadlock on reopening the government.

Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, two former secretaries of state, have praised the Trump administration for its initial work on a Gaza peace plan. The pair spoke to CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell, calling the developments in the Middle East “monumental.”