Des Moines Sun

Chuck Grassley, a United States Senator from Iowa, recently shared several updates via social media. His posts included meetings with industry leaders and concerns about national security.

On June 10, 2025, Grassley posted about his meeting with the Iowa Propane Gas Association. The discussion centered on topics such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the Energy Choice Act, and regulations regarding hours of service.

Later that day, on June 10, 2025, Grassley shared details of his meeting with Deanna Strable, the new CEO of Principal Financial Group. He also met with Dan Houston, who is stepping down as president of the company.

On June 11, 2025, Grassley expressed his concerns following a report by the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General. The report addressed issues related to national security and confirmed Grassley's worries that not all Afghan evacuees were vetted properly after what he termed a "botched withdrawal." The report highlighted that dozens within the Afghan evacuee program had hits on terror watchlists.

Additional information for Step 3: Chuck Grassley has been serving as a U.S. Senator since 1981 and is known for his work on government oversight and transparency.