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Grassley urges action after Iowans report widespread delays with U.S. Postal Service

By R. M. Machado | Jun 26, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has written to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors, raising concerns about service reliability and financial sustainability following feedback from Iowans across the state.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and attorney nominations

By R. M. Machado | Jun 26, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several judicial and U.S. attorney nominations.

Grassley urges reforms to public safety officer benefits amid claim delays

By R. M. Machado | Jun 25, 2025

A senior member of the U.S. Senate has urged the Trump administration to address a backlog and management issues within a federal program responsible for providing benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who have died or become...

Senate discusses impact of sweeping budget bill on Iowa families

By R. M. Machado | Jun 20, 2025

Iowans are closely watching the progress of the One Big Beautiful Bill as it moves through Congress, according to feedback gathered from county meetings, emails, and phone calls.

FBI emails suggest DOJ officials discussed additional charges against Trump over J6 choir

By R. M. Machado | Jun 19, 2025

Internal FBI emails obtained by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and shared with the New York Post indicate that Department of Justice officials discussed possible new criminal charges against former President Donald Trump in relation to his...

Grassley urges limits on universal injunctions amid ongoing debate

By R. M. Machado | Jun 18, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has addressed the Washington Post Editorial Board in response to its May 29 editorial titled “In defense of nationwide injunctions.” In his letter, Grassley emphasized what he sees as the...

Grassley introduces bipartisan Senate resolution marking National Elder Abuse Awareness Month

By R. M. Machado | Jun 16, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize June as National Elder Abuse Awareness Month.