Des Moines Sun

Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican representing Iowa, has recently used his social media platform to announce expanded access to CSPAN on major streaming services and to comment on Senate proceedings.

On September 3, 2025, Grassley posted: "Attn cord-cutters: CSPAN is now available on Hulu Plus Live & YoutubeTV after my urging

B sure to tune in to history in the making right b4 ur eyes in Congress #realhistorychannel"

The following day, he shared a chart critiquing Senate Democrats' actions: "This chart shows u how Senate Democrats r throwing sand in gears of YOUR government #realhistorychannel https://t.co/8cwdGNsfhV" (September 4, 2025).

Later that same day, Grassley elaborated on the expansion of CSPAN's availability and acknowledged bipartisan efforts behind it. He wrote: "CSPAN gives Americans front row seat 2 their govt w/out taxpayer $$ Glad 2 see CSPAN is now available on Hulu Plus Live + YouTube TV I pushed hard w Sens Klobuchar, Young & Wyden 2 ensure CSPAN is available on ALL PLATFORMS" (September 4, 2025).

CSPAN is a nonprofit public service network that televises proceedings of the federal government and other public affairs programming. The move to expand its distribution via platforms like Hulu Plus Live and YouTube TV comes amid increasing numbers of Americans choosing streaming over traditional cable television. Grassley's collaboration with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Todd Young (R-IN), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) reflects a bipartisan approach to broadening access to government transparency.

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