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Grassley responds to indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

By N. E. Ball | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has commented on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

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Chuck Grassley questions STEM job market and calls for new China trade deal

By I. S. Corley | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several statements on September 25, 2025, discussing high unemployment among U.S. STEM graduates, concerns over H1B visa usage by major tech firms, local economic issues raised during a visit to Stryten Energy in...

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Chuck Grassley addresses rural healthcare and farm trade concerns in Iowa meetings

By B. R. Jones | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley discussed rural healthcare challenges and U.S.-Argentina trade relations during meetings with Iowans on September 25, 2025.

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Chuck Grassley addresses ATF whistleblower case, fertilizer policy, and Iowa Senate leadership

By N. I. Skinner | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted about an ATF whistleblower case, high fertilizer costs impacting farmers, and congratulated Mike Klimesh on his election as Iowa Senate Majority Leader in tweets dated September 24-25, 2025.

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Chuck Grassley shares updates on veterans’ honor flight, soybean harvest, and Dallas ICE facility shooting

By B. R. Jones | Sep 24, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several updates on September 24, 2025, including messages honoring veterans through Midwest Honor Flight, sharing insights into Iowa’s soybean harvest season, and responding to news of a shooting at a Dallas ICE...

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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.

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Grassley joins call for adding phosphate to critical minerals list

By N. J. Kirk | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and 65 other lawmakers in urging Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to add...

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Which ex-high school standouts from City of Des Moines area will play on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By R. C. Rainey | Sep 24, 2025

These former City of Des Moines area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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More people receiving food stamps in Polk County during 2024 than previous year

By M. M. Hamilton | Sep 23, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Polk County registered a 1.9% increase in the number of people applying for food assistance.

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Grassley joins bipartisan effort with senators Risch and Whitehouse on REPO Implementation Act

By N. J. Kirk | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), has introduced the REPO Implementation Act of 2025.

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Chuck Grassley raises concerns over whistleblowers, student visas, and tech-government relations

By I. S. Corley | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed whistleblower protection, student visa policy, and tech-company interactions with government in a series of posts dated September 23, 2025.

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Zach Nunn highlights bipartisan efforts for apprenticeships and educator support

By I. S. Corley | Sep 23, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared messages on September 23, 2025, addressing Rosh Hashanah greetings and promoting bipartisan legislation for apprenticeship programs and educator training in Iowa.

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Chuck Grassley discusses veterans’ event, Ukraine aid bill, and trafficking hotline oversight

By I. S. Corley | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on September 23, 2025 about honoring Iowa veterans, introducing bipartisan legislation to use seized Russian assets for Ukrainian aid, and federal oversight leading to changes at the National Human Trafficking...

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses AI regulation and workforce issues in recent posts

By N. I. Skinner | Sep 23, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates between September 22-23, 2025 regarding U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence under former President Trump’s administration, bipartisan legislative efforts on AI accountability, ongoing workforce shortages...

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Grassley addresses government shutdowns and Farm Bill in weekly report

By N. E. Ball | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several current legislative and policy topics.

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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...

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Chuck Grassley comments on Charlie Kirk memorial and shares seasonal greetings

By B. R. Jones | Sep 23, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted tributes and greetings on September 23, 2025.

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Family and kids event this week in City of Des Moines: Sept. 21-27

By G. N. Wallace | Sep 23, 2025

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

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Chuck Grassley calls for forceful action on Ukraine and criticizes Democrats over spending

By B. R. Jones | Sep 22, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used social media on September 22, 2025, to urge stronger U.S. action in Ukraine, share personal updates about his farm, and criticize Democratic spending priorities amid looming government shutdown talks.

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses education support, investor rights reform, and agricultural trade

By I. S. Corley | Sep 22, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted updates on September 21-22 about meetings with Head Start staff in Iowa; legislative efforts regarding investor rights; and a new $10 billion agricultural export deal benefiting Iowa farmers.