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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.

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Chuck Grassley comments on government shutdown and marks wedding anniversary

By I. S. Corley | Oct 21, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 21, 2025, about ongoing efforts in Congress to end what he calls the "Schumer Shutdown," as well as celebrating his wedding anniversary with Barbara Grassley.

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Zach Nunn addresses China’s mineral control and impact of government shutdown on Iowans

By B. R. Jones | Oct 21, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted several statements between October 20–21, 2025 discussing China’s influence over rare-earth minerals and criticizing Democratic leadership amid a federal government shutdown affecting thousands in Iowa.

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses impact of government shutdown on Iowa communities

By B. R. Jones | Oct 21, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media on October 21, 2025, to highlight how the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting small businesses and public services across Iowa’s rural communities.

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Chuck Grassley highlights progress on judicial nominations and character education programs

By I. S. Corley | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 20, 2025 regarding judicial nominations, a Senate resolution supporting character education at Drake University, and healthcare subsidy laws.

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Chuck Grassley criticizes Democratic leaders over budget and defense funding disputes

By I. S. Corley | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted a series of statements on October 20, 2025, criticizing Democratic leaders for their positions on budget and defense appropriations bills.

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Grassley’s new Capitol Hill Report addresses shutdown, health care, trade, and protests

By N. E. Ball | Oct 20, 2025

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

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Chuck Grassley marks consecutive days of 'Schumer Shutdown' in social media posts

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley documented days eighteen through twenty of what he calls the "Schumer Shutdown" in a series of posts dated October 18-20, 2025.

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses government shutdown, Diwali wishes, and DOJ crypto seizure

By I. S. Corley | Oct 20, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn made several public statements on October 20, 2025 via Twitter regarding the government shutdown negotiations, extended greetings for Diwali celebrations worldwide, and commented on a major DOJ cryptocurrency fraud case.

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This week's family and kids event in City of Des Moines: Oct. 19-25

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 19, 2025

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

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Zach Nunn addresses government funding debates, foreign policy successes, and animal welfare partnerships

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 19, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted updates on October 19, 2025 about congressional negotiations over government funding, President Trump's recent diplomatic efforts in securing a ceasefire and releasing hostages abroad, and ongoing collaboration with...

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Chuck Grassley comments on court funding amid shutdown and meets Iowans in Washington

By I. S. Corley | Oct 18, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 17 and 18, including comments about federal court funding during a government shutdown attributed by some Republicans to Senate Democrats.

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Congressman Zach Nunn highlights economic recovery efforts and military pay dispute

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 18, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates on local economic initiatives in Perry, Iowa and addressed congressional disputes over military pay in posts dated October 17-18, 2025.

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Congressman Zach Nunn calls for action on government funding and highlights Iowa public safety tech

By I. S. Corley | Oct 18, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn commented on October 18, 2025 about National Guard pay concerns amid budget disputes, praised Altoona police's use of drone technology for public safety, and urged Senate action on government funding.

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Grassley criticizes "Schumer Shutdown," urges Senate action and highlights IG firing law

By I. S. Corley | Oct 17, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted multiple times on October 17, 2025, criticizing what he called the "Schumer Shutdown," urging Senate Democrats to help end a filibuster blocking government funding, and highlighting legal requirements for presidential...

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Polk County's universities spent $4,060,630 on football teams in 2024

By S. N. Green | Oct 17, 2025

Polk County's four colleges spent $4,060,630 on their football teams in 2024, an 11.3%% increase over the previous year.

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Senator Grassley alleges partisanship in FBI's 'Arctic Frost' investigation into Trump

By N. E. Ball | Oct 17, 2025

Under the Biden administration, the FBI launched an investigation in April 2022, known as Arctic Frost.

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses family policy, government funding, and Middle East diplomacy in recent posts

By B. R. Jones | Oct 17, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of tweets in October 2025 about family support initiatives, congressional disputes over government funding, and developments in Middle East diplomacy.

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Chuck Grassley addresses Polaris contract, Ukraine support, and Senate defense bill vote

By I. S. Corley | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used his Twitter account on October 16, 2025, to discuss the end of Polaris' federal contract, support for Ukraine through talks with Andriy Yermak, and his concerns over Senate Democrats' opposition to a bipartisan defense...

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Chuck Grassley criticizes Schumer over Iowa furloughs and addresses arrests of pastors in China

By I. S. Corley | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the impact of the federal government shutdown on Iowa workers and farmers in posts dated October 16, 2025.