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Grassley leads congressional request for DOJ and FBI transparency on Arctic Frost investigation

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Grassley presses tech firms on hiring practices involving foreign worker visas

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns about U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas in a recent Q&A. Grassley explained that his committee oversees federal immigration laws, including...

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Grassley releases FBI document showing agency monitored GOP lawmakers' phone data

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document that shows the FBI, under the direction of Jack Smith, obtained cell phone tolling data from eight Republican senators and...

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Iowa counts 1 bank failure since 2012 amid national trend

By L. K. Wheeler | Oct 9, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Iowa.

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Special election set for Iowa Senate District 16 after Senator Celsi’s passing

By E. H. Little | Oct 9, 2025

Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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Grassley and Ernst back Sheriff Rotter's nomination for U.S. Marshal in Northern Iowa

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 8, 2025

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

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Grassley, Gillibrand reintroduce bill targeting campus sexual assault response

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 8, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have reintroduced the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA), a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing sexual assault on college and university campuses.

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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...

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Iowa Legislature sees major leadership changes as lawmakers pursue higher office

By F. L. Murphy | Oct 8, 2025

Several leadership changes have been announced in the Iowa Legislature as lawmakers step down from key positions and pursue new roles.

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Grassley questions Attorney General Bondi on DOJ oversight and Arctic Frost investigation

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 7, 2025

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

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Grassley, Ernst join Senate resolution supporting Israel two years after Hamas attack

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 7, 2025

Two years after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in supporting a bipartisan resolution.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 20

By D. E. Ruiz | Oct 7, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 13.

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Grassley discusses FBI surveillance of GOP senators in Arctic Frost investigation

By Y. P. Silverman | Oct 7, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) appeared on Fox News’ “America Reports” to discuss revelations that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the Biden administration, surveilled eight Republican senators during...

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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.

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Senator Grassley addresses government shutdown, trade, AI oversight, and Epstein files in new report

By E. H. Little | Oct 6, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his latest Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of current topics relevant to both Iowa and national policy.

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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.

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Grassley seeks answers from federal judges over alleged use of AI in error-filled rulings

By E. H. Little | Oct 6, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has contacted two federal judges about their reported use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting court orders.

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Iowa DOT announces temporary overnight closure of I-235/I-80 ramp in Polk County

By R. K. Blankenship | Oct 6, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced a temporary overnight closure of the eastbound Interstate 235 to westbound Interstate 80 ramp in Polk County.