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Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on alleged manipulation of crime data and criminal justice policies

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discussed concerns about crime data manipulation, lenient sentencing, and the impact of recent criminal justice policies in cities led by Democrats.

Grassley seeks DHS answers after arrest of Des Moines schools chief

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, has contacted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to request more information about the criminal and immigration background of Ian Roberts, the...

Grassley invites Iowa students to apply for U.S. service academy nominations

By N. E. Ball | Sep 29, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is inviting Iowa high school students to apply for nominations to U.S. service academies.

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.

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.

Grassley and Luján propose Medicare payments for pharmacist-provided healthcare in underserved areas

By N. E. Ball | Sep 16, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving healthcare access for older Americans in areas with limited medical resources.