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Grassley and Rosen reintroduce bill requiring federal reporting on gang activity

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing violent crime in the United States.

Grassley and Rosen seek renewed federal reporting on gang activity with new bill

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing violent crime by requiring renewed federal reporting on gang...

Senate Judiciary Committee holds nominations hearing for DOJ criminal division post and two district judgeships

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 22, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened a nominations hearing on Wednesday for several key judicial and Department of Justice positions.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances two U.S. attorney nominees in close vote

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 16, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with two nominations for U.S. Attorney positions.

Grassley seeks telecom and federal records given to Jack Smith in Trump investigation

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 14, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent letters to four major telecommunications companies and five federal entities, requesting that they provide Congress with all records that were given to former Special Counsel...

Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns regarding U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas and their impact on American employment.

Grassley, Johnson lead call for release of DOJ, FBI records on congressional phone data probe

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 other members of Congress, have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Senate passes defense bill with provisions supporting Iowa military and law enforcement

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, with a vote of 77-20.

Senate confirms David Waterman and Leif Olson as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 7, 2025

David Waterman and Leif Olson have been confirmed as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa’s Southern and Northern Districts, respectively, following a Senate vote.

Grassley questions DOJ oversight on Arctic Frost investigation and public safety programs

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight hearing in Washington.

Grassley urges DHS action after report finds lapses in tracking immigration parole expirations

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 2, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to address issues related to the tracking and enforcement of parole expirations for noncitizens.

Senator Grassley covers farm aid, shutdowns, trade, immigration reform and Middle East talks

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 29, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of current legislative and policy issues.

Grassley, Durbin reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting abuse in H-1B, L-1 visa programs

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have announced the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the H-1B and L-1 visa programs.

Grassley urges DOJ and ATF to end whistleblower retaliation against veteran employee

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to end alleged retaliation against whistleblower Afolabi Siwajuola.

Grassley urges end to student visa holder work permits citing jobs and security concerns

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to halt the issuance of work authorizations for student visa holders, claiming the practice violates federal law and poses risks to...

Grassley joins bipartisan effort seeking more transparency in U.S. fertilizer markets

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 16, 2025

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Grassley presses new FBI director on major investigations and bureau reforms

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 16, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during an oversight hearing in Washington, focusing on the agency’s management of several high-profile investigations and its internal accountability.

Grassley addresses Russian sanctions and TikTok in latest Capitol Hill Report

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several current issues in Congress.

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