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Governor Reynolds releases final Iowa DOGE Task Force report with recommendations

By R. M. Machado | Oct 21, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds has released the final report and recommendations from the Iowa DOGE Task Force, a group established to evaluate and improve state government operations.

Senator Grassley continues oversight into FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe targeting Trump allies

By R. M. Machado | Oct 17, 2025

Under the Biden administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched an investigation in April 2022 codenamed Arctic Frost.

Senate passes defense authorization act including Iowa priorities secured by Grassley

By R. M. Machado | Oct 9, 2025

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

Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominations for federal judges and U.S. Attorneys

By R. M. Machado | 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 and four for district courts.

Iowa governor orders use of E-Verify and SAVE for all state hires and licenses

By R. M. Machado | Oct 8, 2025

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Executive Order 15, which requires all state government departments to verify the employment eligibility of new hires and confirm immigration status or U.S. citizenship before granting state-issued...

Grassley and Ernst announce confirmation of Waterman and Olson as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa

By R. M. Machado | Oct 7, 2025

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

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

By R. M. Machado | 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 data from eight Republican senators and one Republican House member as part of its Arctic Frost investigation.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominees for federal courts and U.S. attorney positions

By R. M. Machado | Oct 1, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several judicial and U.S. attorney nominations following votes held on October 1, 2025.

Grassley joins call for USDA agricultural research projects to relocate to Ames

By R. M. Machado | Oct 1, 2025

Iowa’s congressional delegation and Governor Kim Reynolds have urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move Agricultural Research Service (ARS) projects to Ames, Iowa, as part of the department’s ongoing reorganization efforts.

Senator Grassley warns of mounting pressures facing Iowa's farm economy

By R. M. Machado | Sep 26, 2025

As harvest season progresses, concerns are rising among Iowa farmers about the state of the U.S. farm economy.

Grassley and Durbin question major firms’ reliance on H‑1B visas after mass layoffs

By R. M. Machado | Sep 25, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have raised concerns about the hiring practices of major U.S. corporations in the technology, finance, and retail sectors.

Grassley joins bipartisan call for phosphate addition to critical minerals list

By R. M. Machado | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and 65 other lawmakers, has called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to add phosphate to the U.S. Critical Minerals...

Grassley urges end to DHS work permits for foreign students citing jobs, security risks

By R. M. Machado | Sep 23, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop issuing work authorizations to student visa holders.

Grassley presses new FBI director on Epstein probe and agency reforms

By R. M. Machado | Sep 16, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during an oversight hearing in Washington, focusing on several high-profile issues involving the agency.

Grassley joins bipartisan effort seeking study into rising U.S. fertilizer costs

By R. M. Machado | Sep 16, 2025

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Grassley proposes bill aimed at preventing future U.S. government shutdowns

By R. M. Machado | Sep 12, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, aiming to address recurring budget impasses in Congress.

Grassley presses Meta over child privacy concerns during Senate subcommittee hearing

By R. M. Machado | Sep 9, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) addressed the issue of child protection on social media platforms during a subcommittee hearing focused on Meta’s practices.

Grassley criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking confirmation of 10 U.S attorney nominees

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has, for the second time in a week, requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced from the Judiciary Committee by voice vote following bipartisan vetting.

Senator Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report covers tariffs, National Guard deployments, and federal legislation

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of legislative and policy topics currently under discussion in Congress.

Grassley and Lankford propose bipartisan bill aimed at preventing future government shutdowns

By R. M. Machado | Sep 8, 2025

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Governor Reynolds releases final Iowa DOGE Task Force report with recommendations

Senator Grassley continues oversight into FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe targeting Trump allies

Senate passes defense authorization act including Iowa priorities secured by Grassley

Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominations for federal judges and U.S. Attorneys

Iowa governor orders use of E-Verify and SAVE for all state hires and licenses

Grassley and Ernst announce confirmation of Waterman and Olson as U.S. Attorneys for Iowa

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

Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominees for federal courts and U.S. attorney positions

Grassley joins call for USDA agricultural research projects to relocate to Ames

Senator Grassley warns of mounting pressures facing Iowa's farm economy

Grassley and Durbin question major firms’ reliance on H‑1B visas after mass layoffs

Grassley joins bipartisan call for phosphate addition to critical minerals list

Grassley urges end to DHS work permits for foreign students citing jobs, security risks

Grassley presses new FBI director on Epstein probe and agency reforms

Grassley joins bipartisan effort seeking study into rising U.S. fertilizer costs

Grassley proposes bill aimed at preventing future U.S. government shutdowns

Grassley presses Meta over child privacy concerns during Senate subcommittee hearing

Grassley criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking confirmation of 10 U.S attorney nominees

Senator Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report covers tariffs, National Guard deployments, and federal legislation

Grassley and Lankford propose bipartisan bill aimed at preventing future government shutdowns

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