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Senate deadlock leaves key U.S. Attorney posts unfilled amid partisan dispute

By R. M. Machado | Sep 3, 2025

Senate Democrats have blocked the confirmation of 10 U.S. Attorney nominees, leaving several communities without their top federal law enforcement officials.

Grassley seeks answers from Meta over alleged failures in protecting children's online privacy

By R. M. Machado | Sep 2, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), has sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeking answers about the company’s practices regarding children’s...

Senator Grassley defends Senate's blue slip tradition amid calls for reform

By R. M. Machado | Aug 29, 2025

The blue slip tradition in the U.S. Senate is a practice that has been used for more than a century by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Grassley urges probe into alleged CBP retaliation against whistleblowers

By R. M. Machado | Aug 19, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called for an investigation into Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials accused of retaliating against agency whistleblowers.

Grassley releases HHS data on placement of migrant children with unvetted sponsors

By R. M. Machado | Aug 18, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) data indicating that the Biden-Harris administration placed more than 11,000 migrant children with sponsors who were not vetted...

Grassley highlights ICE funding boost following new immigration bill

By R. M. Machado | Aug 14, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law, has provided U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with increased federal funding aimed at bolstering the agency's ability to protect communities across the United States.

Poll finds majority want accountability after Grassley’s release on Clinton probe

By R. M. Machado | Aug 4, 2025

Sixty-nine percent of voters surveyed in a recent poll support accountability following disclosures by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) regarding the FBI's handling of investigations related to Hillary Clinton and...

Grassley calls on Senate to confirm Jeanine Pirro as U.S. attorney for D.C

By R. M. Machado | Aug 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor Saturday in support of Jeanine Pirro’s nomination for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Grassley discusses release of Durham annex detailing alleged efforts against Trump

By R. M. Machado | Aug 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appeared on Newsmax’s “Saturday Agenda” to discuss his role in declassifying and releasing the previously classified appendix, known as the Durham annex, to John Durham’s...

Grassley seeks answers from USDA on reorganization plan and congressional consultation

By R. M. Machado | Jul 31, 2025

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Grassley releases declassified appendix detailing alleged Clinton plan linking Trump to Russia

By R. M. Machado | Jul 31, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a previously classified appendix to Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report, providing further details on intelligence related to the 2016 presidential election and the...

Whistleblowers recognize Sen. Chuck Grassley's continued support on National Whistleblower Day

By R. M. Machado | Jul 30, 2025

On National Whistleblower Day, several whistleblowers recognized the efforts of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for his support in their cases and his broader advocacy for government transparency.

Grassley introduces bipartisan bill aiming to bolster protections for FBI whistleblowers

By R. M. Machado | Jul 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has introduced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening protections for FBI employees who report...

Senate Judiciary Committee advances public safety legislation and U.S. attorney nominations

By R. M. Machado | Jul 24, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously advanced three bipartisan bills aimed at supporting law enforcement and improving public safety.

Grassley discusses DOJ report release on Clinton email investigation

By R. M. Machado | Jul 22, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appeared on "Just the News, No Noise" with John Solomon and Amanda Head to discuss his decision to release a Department of Justice Office of Inspector General (DOJ OIG) report.

Senator Grassley addresses rising costs linked to organized retail crime

By R. M. Machado | Jul 18, 2025

Organized retail crime is causing significant financial losses for both businesses and consumers in the United States.

Senate passes resolution establishing National Anti-Counterfeiting Month

By R. M. Machado | Jul 18, 2025

The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution to designate July as “National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.” The measure, led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen.

Senate Judiciary Committee schedules vote on Emil Bove's judicial nomination amid scrutiny

By R. M. Machado | Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), will proceed with a vote on Emil Bove’s nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Thursday, July 17.

Senate panel hears calls for action on organized retail crime amid support for Grassley bill

By R. M. Machado | Jul 15, 2025

Witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing have called for legislative action to address organized retail crime, highlighting its links to international criminal and terrorist groups.

Senate confirms Whitney D. Hermandorfer as Sixth Circuit judge amid record pace

By R. M. Machado | Jul 14, 2025

The Senate has confirmed Whitney D. Hermandorfer as a United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, marking the first judicial confirmation of the 119th Congress.

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