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Chuck Grassley addresses Hamas attack anniversary and ongoing government shutdown

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley shared remarks on October 7, 2025 about the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the ongoing "Schumer Shutdown," and an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Pam Bondi.

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Chuck Grassley details meetings on workforce, veterans, and mental health in Iowa

By B. R. Jones | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley shared updates on October 7, 2025, about meetings with the Iowa Chamber Alliance, Midwest Honor Flight, and the American Psychiatric Association.

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Grassley meets youth groups and offers condolences after Iowa lawmaker's death

By I. S. Corley | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates about recent meetings with youth organizations and paid tribute to State Senator Claire Celsi following her death.

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Grassley discusses FBI surveillance of GOP senators during Arctic Frost probe

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) appeared on Fox News' “America Reports” to address recent revelations about the Federal Bureau of Investigation's surveillance of eight Republican senators during the Arctic Frost...

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Grassley joins bipartisan Senate resolution marking two years since Hamas attack on Israel

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 7, 2025

Two years after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in supporting a bipartisan resolution.

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Chuck Grassley comments on Gaza conflict and DOJ investigations in October posts

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley shared his views on responsibility for violence in Gaza and raised concerns about alleged politicization within the Department of Justice through a series of posts dated October 7, 2025.

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Grassley comments on government shutdown and judicial oversight in recent posts

By I. S. Corley | Oct 6, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted on October 5 and October 6, 2025, about the ongoing government shutdown and raised concerns over alleged misuse of AI by federal judges.

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Senator Grassley discusses shutdown prevention and trade with China in latest report

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 6, 2025

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

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Chuck Grassley questions school vetting and FBI conduct in October social media posts

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 6, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted multiple messages on October 6, 2025, addressing concerns over employment verification procedures in Iowa schools and alleged FBI surveillance of Republican senators.

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Congressman Zach Nunn highlights veterans' tribute, airport visit during shutdown, and agriculture

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 6, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates on October 6, 2025 about honoring veterans in Des Moines, meeting with airport officials amid a federal shutdown affecting TSA and FAA staffers, and visiting an agricultural facility focused on trade issues.

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Grassley questions federal judges over alleged use of AI in error-filled rulings

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 6, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent letters to two federal judges, raising concerns about their possible use of generative artificial intelligence in drafting court orders that contained significant factual errors.

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Grassley reveals FBI collected phone data from GOP senators in Arctic Frost probe

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 6, 2025

An FBI document obtained by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, shows that the FBI collected phone tolling data from eight Republican senators and one Republican House member as part of its Arctic Frost...

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Family and kids event this week in City of Des Moines: Oct. 5-11

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 5, 2025

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

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Congressman Zach Nunn comments on government shutdown impacts and agriculture in Iowa

By B. R. Jones | Oct 5, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on Iowans through several posts made in early October 2025.

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Congressman Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats amid ongoing government shutdown

By I. S. Corley | Oct 4, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted several updates on October 3-4 regarding the ongoing government shutdown and criticized Senate Democrats' demands during negotiations.

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Grassley comments on school hiring probe, police bills delay, and government shutdown

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 4, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted on social media about an Iowa House investigation into school hiring practices (October 3), delays in police-related legislation (October 3), and the ongoing government shutdown (October 4).

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Chuck Grassley addresses 'Schumer Shutdown' and farmer concerns in series of tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley commented on October 3, 2025 about the ongoing government shutdown—calling it the “Schumer Shutdown”—and highlighted economic difficulties facing soybean farmers following a discussion with Ambassador David Perdue.

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Chuck Grassley criticizes Democratic policies on government funding, biofuels, and immigration enforcement

By B. R. Jones | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley published a series of posts on October 2-3, 2025 criticizing Democratic leadership over rural hospital funding cuts, supporting domestic biofuel policies, and highlighting lapses in immigration parole tracking by federal...

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Grassley addresses rise in DC violent crime at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

By N. E. Ball | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently addressed concerns about rising violent crime in American cities, particularly Washington, D.C. In a Q&A session, Grassley explained his decision to convene a committee...

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Which ex-City of Des Moines area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. R. Jones | Oct 3, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 6, these former City of Des Moines area high school athletes will be in action.