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Grassley releases responses from federal judges admitting use of AI in error-filled court orders

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released statements from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) regarding their use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in court order drafting.

By N. E. Ball | Oct 23, 2025

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Grassley and Rosen reintroduce bill requiring federal reporting on gang activity

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing violent crime in the United States.

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

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Grassley and Rosen seek renewed federal reporting on gang activity with new bill

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing violent crime by requiring renewed federal reporting on gang...

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Grassley releases responses from judges admitting AI errors in court orders

By N. E. Ball | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released responses from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting court orders that...

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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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Grassley urges FTC probe into fraud claims against wedding site The Knot

By N. E. Ball | Oct 22, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations of fraudulent and deceptive business practices at The Knot, a prominent wedding planning website.

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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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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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Senate Judiciary Committee advances two U.S. attorney nominees in close vote

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 16, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with two nominations for U.S. Attorney positions.

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Senator Grassley’s weekly report addresses ceasefire, farmer aid, government shutdown, and voting rights

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, which addresses several current issues.

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Grassley seeks telecom and federal records given to Jack Smith in Trump investigation

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 14, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent letters to four major telecommunications companies and five federal entities, requesting that they provide Congress with all records that were given to former Special Counsel...

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Grassley releases new details on FBI’s monitoring of GOP lawmakers’ phone data

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document showing that the FBI, under the direction of Jack Smith and during the Biden administration, obtained cell phone tolling data...

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Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns regarding U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas and their impact on American employment.

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Grassley, Johnson lead call for release of DOJ, FBI records on congressional phone data probe

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 other members of Congress, have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and U.S. Attorney nominations

By N. E. Ball | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, four for U.S. District Courts, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, and five U.S. Attorneys.

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Senate passes defense bill with provisions supporting Iowa military and law enforcement

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, with a vote of 77-20.

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Senators Grassley and Ernst endorse Sheriff Robert Rotter for U.S. Marshal post

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 8, 2025

Iowa Sheriff Robert Rotter has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa.

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Grassley, Gillibrand reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting campus sexual assault

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 8, 2025

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Senate confirms David Waterman and Leif Olson as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 7, 2025

David Waterman and Leif Olson have been confirmed as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa’s Southern and Northern Districts, respectively, following a Senate vote.

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Grassley questions DOJ oversight on Arctic Frost investigation and public safety programs

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight hearing in Washington.