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Grassley introduces bipartisan bill aiming at stronger protections for FBI whistleblowers

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has introduced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Sen.

Grassley details vetting process for Emil Bove amid whistleblower claims

Ahead of the Senate vote on Emil Bove’s nomination to the United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) provided an overview of his committee’s vetting process in response to...

Zach Nunn addresses Prop 12 impact, insurance reform, and Russian sanctions in recent posts

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media posts between July 28-29, 2025, to address issues ranging from agricultural regulation impacts on Iowa farmers and insurance market oversight to legislative measures targeting Russian finances during its...

Des Moines considered 65th happiest place to live in America in 2025

By M. M. Hamilton | Jul 28, 2025

WalletHub ranked Des Moines as the 65th happiest city in America, based on factors like life satisfaction, job security, and physical health.

1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Construction industry across Des Moines Sun publication area during 2024

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 28, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across Des Moines Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Grassley discusses agriculture, trade deals, media funding in latest Capitol Hill Report

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering several current issues in national politics and policy.

Family & kids event this week in City of Des Moines: July 27 - Aug. 2

By G. N. Wallace | Jul 27, 2025

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in City of Des Moines this week.

Zach Nunn highlights school safety bill, Russia sanctions act, and Bondurant development

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 27, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates on July 27 regarding new school safety legislation, bipartisan Russia sanctions efforts under President Trump’s administration, and a major development project in Bondurant.

Lawmakers reintroduce bill exploring agricultural benefits of biochar

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 25, 2025

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Senator Grassley pushes new legislation for stronger whistleblower protections

By Des Moines Sun | Jul 25, 2025

In a recent discussion on National Whistleblower Day, Senator Chuck Grassley highlighted his ongoing efforts to enhance protections for whistleblowers.

Chuck Grassley addresses agriculture policy, art market regulation, and judiciary actions in new posts

Senator Chuck Grassley shared updates between July 23-24, highlighting concerns about California's Prop 12 effects on pork prices, introducing new anti-money laundering legislation for the art market with Senator Fetterman, and reporting advances...

Grassley urges Trump administration to protect whistleblowers amid federal downsizing

In a recent letter to President Donald Trump, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa urged the administration to safeguard whistleblowers while continuing efforts to cut federal waste, fraud, and abuse.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances public safety bills and attorney nominations

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously voted to advance three bipartisan public safety bills.

Zach Nunn criticizes California’s Prop 12 as harmful to Iowa agriculture

Congressman Zach Nunn used a series of social media posts on July 23–24, 2025, to address concerns about support for Iowa truckers and criticism of California’s Proposition 12.

Support grows for Grassley's Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

Following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on organized retail crime, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) acknowledged the increasing support for his bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA).

Zach Nunn highlights new tech bill passage and stance on Russia sanctions

Congressman Zach Nunn used his Twitter account on July 22-23, 2025, to announce legislative developments including a bipartisan fintech bill passing the House and efforts related to Russia sanctions and agricultural regulations affecting Iowa...

Grassley joins bipartisan effort to lower prescription drug prices

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has joined forces with three Senate colleagues to reintroduce the Short on Competition Act.

Grassley introduces bill targeting money laundering in U.S. art market

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) have introduced the Art Market Integrity Act.

Zach Nunn highlights PEACE Act passage and warns of global security threats