GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses Biden administration of trying to silence immigration judges
abcnews.go.com/US/gop-sen-chuck-grassley-accuses-biden-administration-silence/story
Grassley says Tyson decision to close pork plant a 'great big punch to the gut' for Perry
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2024/03/12/chuck-grassley-tyson-foods-decision-to-close-perry-iowa-plant-a-punch-to-the-gut/72941598007/
Iowa Poll: Nearly half approve of jobs Ernst, Grassley are doing, but disapproval grows
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/22/iowa-poll-nearly-half-of-iowans-approve-senators-joni-ernst-chuck-grassley-job-performance/72775040007/
Grassley takes credit for prodding FBI to investigate Biden whistleblower charged with lying
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/29/grassley-takes-credit-alexander-smirnov-investigation/72795508007/
How the US quietly became the world's top oil producer: Net oil imports are dropping and the U.S. now produces more crude oil than any other country
theweek.com/politics/how-the-us-became-top-global-oil-producer
‘Sad news’: Grassley mourns Caitlin Clark decision to declare for WNBA draft: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is mourning basketball star Caitlin Clark’s decision ...
thehill.com/homenews/4500185-grassley-mourns-caitlin-clark-wnba-decision/
Ignoring Warnings, G.O.P. Trumpeted Now-Discredited Allegation Against Biden: Republicans in Congress built their impeachment case against President Biden around ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/us/politics/gop-smirnov-allegation-biden.html
Ex-F.B.I. Informant Is Charged With Lying Over Bidens’ Role in Ukraine Business: The informant’s story was part of a series of explosive and unsubstantiated ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/15/us/politics/fbi-informant-bidens-ukraine.html
Quick Glance: FBI Informant Lied: Hunter and Joe Biden
- Alexander Smirnov lied about Joe and Hunter Biden and Burisma
- Indictment against FBI informant for misinformation about Bidens
- Case stemmed from investigation against Hunter Biden
- Smirnov provided false information about Bidens to FBI
Why Iowa senators Grassley and Ernst broke with Republican ranks on foreign aid to Ukraine
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/13/chuck-grassley-joni-ernst-voted-to-approve-95-billion-foreign-aid-bill-ukraine-israel/72581965007/
Quick Glance: Iowa Senators Support Ukraine Aid
- Grassley and Ernst voted for $95 billion foreign aid.
- Package includes $60 billion to support Ukraine against Russia.
- Ernst emphasized strengthening USA against foreign aggressions.
- Grassley criticized his party and supported buying weapons domestically.
GOP senator doesn’t want to pass a tax bill because it could make Biden ‘look good’
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-senator-doesnt-want-pass-tax-bill-make-biden-look-good-rcna136649
Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
How Iowa's Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst voted on the failed Senate border security deal
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/07/how-iowa-senators-chuck-grassley-joni-ernst-voted-on-the-failed-border-security-deal/72512313007/
Sen. Chuck Grassley discharged from hospital; expects to return to work next week - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/19/Chuck-Grassley-discharged-hospital/5961705654607/
Senators Klobuchar, Grassley Seek to Restore Antitrust Funding to Spending Bill: A bipartisan group of lawmakers are urging colleagues to reinstate funding to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/lawmakers-seek-to-restore-antitrust-funding-to-spending-bill
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Coming Sunday: Iowa Poll to reveal feelings on Trump, Biden, Reynolds and key legislation
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/01/iowa-poll-to-gauge-opinions-on-trump-biden-reynolds-key-legislative-issues/72777656007/
Chuck Grassley: How Iowa pioneered the rise of renewable energy: Opinion: Iowa farmers and others helped put the 30-year-old Wind Energy Incentives Act into ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/02/08/iowa-pioneered-renewable-energy-rise-wind/72522048007/
Gazette Daily News Podcast: Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Quick bites from the latest headlines
thegazette.com/podcasts/gazette-daily-news-podcast-wednesday-january-17-2024/
Grassley says he has seen ‘no evidence’ of wrongdoing in GOP Biden probe: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that he has seen “no evidence” that President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4359220-grassley-says-he-has-seen-no-evidence-in-gop-biden-probe/
DeSantis, all-in on Iowa, finishes 99-county tour where he started: Far behind Trump in a critical state
cnn.com/2023/12/02/politics/desantis-iowa-full-grassley/
Grassley tells House GOP upset by bipartisan border talks, don’t ‘hold out for perfect’
thegazette.com/government-politics/grassley-tells-house-gop-upset-by-bipartisan-border-talks-dont-hold-out-for-perfect/
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is key to bolstering maternal health care in Iowa, advocates say
thegazette.com/state-government/extending-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-is-key-to-bolstering-maternal-health-care-in-iowa-advocates/
Senators launch bipartisan probe of private equity's growing role in U.S. health care
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-grassley-whitehouse-probe-private-equity-us-health-care-rcna128070
Private Equity Under US Congressional Probe Over Hospital Failures: Private equity’s stewardship of hospitals is again coming under scrutiny with the launch of a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/private-equity-under-congressional-probe-over-hospital-failures
Vivek Ramaswamy completes 'Full Grassley' tour of all 99 Iowa counties twice, campaign says
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2024/01/03/vivek-ramaswamy-campaigns-in-all-99-iowa-counties-twice/72083818007/
The plot thickens on a Mike Pence Jan. 6 recusal: The former vice president reportedly considered recusal from the tally of electoral votes.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/28/pence-jan6-recusal/
Quick Glance: Report: Pence's Hesitation to Preside Over Jan. 6 Electoral Count Revealed
- Mike Pence initially did not want to preside over the count of electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021, amid pressure from Trump to overturn the election results.
- Investigations by special counsel Jack Smith show that Pence left personal notes indicating his initial reluctance to preside over the count of electoral votes.
- Pence told investigators that his loyalty to Trump never wavered at the time.
- Pence was also questioned about his recent memoir, detailing conversations with Trump about certifying the votes, including an investigation into the placement of a comma in one section of the book, which Pence deemed a mistake.
Chuck Grassley to turn over Senate papers to University of Northern Iowa library: The longest-serving current U.S. senator, Chuck Grassley, 90, will turn his ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/04/chuck-grassley-senate-papers-university-northern-iowa-gift/72100331007/
Fertilizer Industry Market Power Is Focus of US Legislation Backed by Farmers: After cracking down on concentration in the meat industry, US senators now want ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-11/fertilizer-industry-sway-is-focus-of-upcoming-us-legislation
Senator Chuck Grassley: Competition Is What's Needed to Break Drug Pricing Fever | Opinion
newsweek.com/senator-chuck-grassley-competition-whats-needed-break-drug-pricing-fever-opinion-1850163
Donald Trump Fact-Checked on Chuck Grassley Claim: The former president on Saturday claimed to have helped the Iowa Republican senator win reelection in 2022.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-fact-checked-chuck-grassley-claim-1845051
Jan. 6 Footage of Pelosi Speaking With Pence Sparks Conspiracy Theory: A compilation video of Pelosi on the phone with Pence during the Capitol riot has been ...
newsweek.com/jan-6-footage-pelosi-speaking-pence-sparks-conspiracy-theory-1845031
FBI Informant Report Sparks New Theory About Joe Biden: Republican Senator Chuck Grassley claimed this week that the FBI at one point had "criminal information" ...
newsweek.com/fbi-informant-report-sparks-theory-joe-biden-1838710
Forget dating apps. Sen. Grassley’s office has produced 20 marriages.: Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s D.C. and Iowa offices have now produced 20 married ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/10/19/senator-chuck-grassley-married-couples-weddings/
Senators joke about all the matchmaking in Grassley’s office: ’20 marriages!’: Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) quipped Thursday that he may start looking for love by ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4277470-senators-joke-matchmaking-grassley-office-twenty-marriages/
The Republican bait-and-bait approach to investigating Biden: The substance of the allegations matters less than their utility as an engagement tool.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/31/comer-fundraising-biden/
Chuck Grassley praises Biden's 'very strong' speech defending Israel after Hamas attack
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/18/chuck-grassley-praises-joe-bidens-defense-of-israel-after-hamas-attack-but-criticizes-his-policies/71231910007/
Grassley says Biden border wall decision made because ‘big blue cities’ are ‘facing the reality’ of migrant crisis
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4241269-grassley-says-biden-administration-border-wall-decision-made-because-big-blue-cities-are-facing-the-reality-of-migrant-crisis/
Quick Glance: Biden shocks allies with border wall revelation
- President Biden's decision to proceed with border wall construction has shocked allies and immigration advocates.
- The administration's participation in the roundtable received praise from CHC members; however, there was no mention of plans to restart border wall construction.
- A notice posted on the Federal Register on Wednesday waived several environmental and historical protection laws to allow for wall construction in Starr County, Texas, using funds appropriated in 2019 for that purpose.
- When asked if he believes the border wall works, Biden sighed, 'no.'
The staid halls of Capitol Hill aren’t an obvious place to find romance. But one longtime senator's office has emerged as D.C.’s own Love Island. on.wsj.com/46RfmgJ
The Hottest Singles Club in D.C. Is Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s Office: You’d never expect that particular location to be a wellspring of romance ...
slate.com/human-interest/2023/10/senator-chuck-grassley-iowa-marriage.html
Iowa is losing pharmacies. Lawmakers, pharmacists and policy experts say benefit managers to blame
thegazette.com/government-politics/iowa-is-losing-pharmacies-lawmakers-pharmacists-and-policy-experts-say-benefit-managers-to-blame/
Campaign Almanac: RNC warns presidential candidates not to attend Iowa evangelical forum
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/campaign-almanac-rnc-warns-presidential-candidates-not-to-attend-iowa-evangelical-forum/
Tom Stoner, Des Moines businessman, philanthropist and rival to Chuck Grassley, dies at 88
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/columnists/courtney-crowder/2023/10/25/tom-stoner-iowa-republican-broadcast-executive-philanthropist-chuck-grassley-rival-dies-at-88/71294208007/
Quick Glance: Des Moines Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Tom Stoner, Dies at 88
- Stoner, a successful businessman, founded the media company Stoner Broadcasting and later sold it to CBS.
- He was a significant political figure in Iowa and an advocate of the moderate wing of the Republican Party.
- Stoner chaired Bob Ray's campaigns and was the chairman of the Republicans in Iowa from 1975 to 1977.
- Despite his wealth, Stoner learned the real meaning of work from a young age.
Chuck Grassley says McCarthy ouster wastes time and 'puts sand in the gears of government'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/04/chuck-grassley-says-budget-progress-completely-stalled-after-kevin-mccarthy-ouster-speaker/71061048007/
Schumer labels Feinstein a ‘legend in the Senate’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein “[a] legend in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4229792-schumer-labels-feinstein-legend-senate/
Quick Glance: Dianne Feinstein, California Senator and Pioneer of Liberal Priorities, Dies at 90
- California Senator Dianne Feinstein, a moderate Democrat and advocate for liberal causes, has passed away at the age of 90.
- Feinstein was a trailblazer and champion in local and national politics.
- President Joe Biden described her as a pioneering American and a cherished friend.
- Feinstein's bipartisan efforts led to legislative wins throughout her career.
Senate Republicans urge Schumer to enforce more formal dress code: Nearly every Senate Republican signed a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on ...
cnn.com/2023/09/20/politics/senate-republicans-dress-code-letter/
John Eastman declines to elaborate on Trump-world discussions about Grassley presiding on Jan. 6
politico.com/news/2023/09/07/john-eastman-disbarment-chuck-grassley-00114416
US officials ignored Mexican corruption for decades during drug war, Sen. Grassley says
reuters.com/world/us-officials-ignored-mexican-corruption-decades-during-drug-war-grassley-says-2023-09-07/
Quick Glance: US officials turned a blind eye to Mexican corruption during drug war, says Sen. Grassley
- Report by Sen. Grassley reveals US officials ignoring Mexican corruption.
- Call for reassessment of security cooperation.
- Enormous costs in terms of human lives and taxpayer resources.
- Inadequate oversight of security equipment provided to Mexico under the Merida Initiative.
Listen to Chuck Grassley. Government shutdowns achieve nothing.: Opinion: Not passing budgets is one of Congress' worst habits; the GOP is set to needlessly hurt ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2023/09/24/government-shutdown-chuck-grassley-budget-negotiation-congress-iowa/70912493007/
Closures of exchange-traded funds have soared this year, with many niche funds struggling to attract investors. Show more
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- Wildfires claim dozens of lives and force hundreds to flee homes in Algeria
- Italy: Extreme weather conditions - Deaths caused by wildfires and storms
Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley back reversal of new Biden student debt repayment plan
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/07/ernst-grassley-back-reversal-of-new-biden-student-debt-repayment-plan/70779213007/
On Iowa Politics: Republican Debate, Grassley’s Hot Shutdown Take, and Spared State Boards
thegazette.com/podcasts/on-iowa-politics-republican-debate-grassleys-hot-shutdown-take-and-spared-state-boards/
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Grassley: Threats to shut down government over policy goals are ‘idiotic’: A bill proposed by Iowa’s Zach Nunn would fine members of Congress each day government ...
thegazette.com/federal-government/grassley-threats-to-shut-down-government-over-policy-goals-are-idiotic/
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A different way to consider McConnell’s (and Feinstein’s) Senate service: Most importantly: a different way to consider Lisa Murkowski’s.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/31/mcconnell-senate-age/
Iowa U.S. Sen. Grassley: Calls to eliminate FBI ‘stupid’: Some Republican presidential candidates have suggested the FBI should be eliminated; U.S. Sen ...
thegazette.com/federal-government/iowa-u-s-sen-grassley-calls-to-eliminate-fbi-stupid/
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Nearly 40,000 Iowans have enrolled in Biden’s new student loan repayment plan: Iowa U.S. Sens. Ernst and Grassley join Republican effort to block it
thegazette.com/government-politics/nearly-40000-iowans-have-enrolled-in-bidens-new-student-loan-repayment-plan/
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Quick Glance: Important Information: Student Loan Repayments Resuming
- Federal student loans will begin accruing interest again on Sept. 1 after a three and a half year pause.
- Pausing student loan repayments had a major impact on borrowers' financial stability, raising concerns about resuming monthly repayments.
- Betsy Mayotte, president and founder of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, warns that borrowers may struggle to fit the payment back into their budgets for various reasons.
- For some, pursuing a loan forgiveness program is the best way to minimize long-term costs. For most others, aggressively paying off loans is key to reducing total interest.
Grassley faces criticism over release of FBI document: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is in the political spotlight as Democrats and critics attack him for ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4119251-grassley-faces-criticism-over-release-of-fbi-document/
Grassley faces criticism over release of FBI document: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is in the political spotlight as Democrats and critics attack him for ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4119251-grassley-faces-criticism-over-release-of-fbi-document/
Chuck Grassley: ‘It’s about time’ for Hunter Biden special counsel: Sen. Chuck Grassley listens during a May 11 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington ...
thegazette.com/federal-government/chuck-grassley-its-about-time-for-hunter-biden-special-counsel/
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Quick Glance: Allegations against Hunter Biden
- The federal investigation into the president's son had appeared settled.
- It could now proceed to trial.
- The laptop belonged to Joe Biden's son.
- The allegations are broader than the previous federal investigation and pertain to activities spanning the past decade.
Grassley releases internal FBI document about unverified Biden bribery allegations
cnn.com/2023/07/20/politics/chuck-grassley-fbi-document/
Sen. Grassley releases full FBI memo with unverified claims about Hunter Biden's work in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-grassley-releases-full-fbi-memo-with-unverified-claims-about-hunter-bidens-work-in-ukraine
Grassley: ‘I have no question whatsoever’ about McConnell’s health: Also, Iowa senator looking for answers on stalled Farm Bill
thegazette.com/government-politics/grassley-i-have-no-question-whatsoever-about-mcconnells-health/
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The Ancients of Capitol Hill: Amnesias, Stumblers, and Freezes: Again and again, elderly US politicians make a name for themselves with dropouts ...
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Labour's economic plans compared to Ronald Reagan's by Republican: ONE of the most senior Republicans in the United States Senate has praised UK Labour’s ...
thenational.scot/news/23763549.labours-economic-plans-compared-ronald-reagans-republican/
Former Republican Aides Shepherd Whistle-Blowers Through Congress: Empower Oversight, a group of lawyers including former aides to Senator Charles E. Grassley ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/23/us/politics/whistle-blower-biden.html
Aging U.S. politicians' precarious hold on political power reaches a tipping point: analyst
ctvnews.ca/world/aging-u-s-politicians-precarious-hold-on-political-power-reaches-a-tipping-point-analyst-1.6513434
Top Iowa Republicans largely stay silent on Donald Trump Jan. 6 indictment: Iowa's top Republicans, who have been vocally critical of previous indictments ...
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Zach Nunn declines to weigh in on Trump Jan. 6 indictment, says Iowans can ask Trump about it
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/09/zach-nunn-chuck-grassley-decline-to-comment-on-trump-jan-6-indictment-republicans-slow-to-weigh-in/70559279007/
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Optimizes Campaign: Concerns Arise Over Core Message
- Growing criticism within his own party regarding DeSantis' core message and political instincts.
- Tensions between DeSantis' campaign and the allied Super PAC.
- DeSantis' campaign shifting focus towards Iowa.
- Commitment to campaign in all 99 counties of Iowa before the caucuses.
Trump wanted Ukraine to impugn Biden. D.C. Republicans finally delivered.: Why did Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) chose now to release the unverified ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/24/trump-wanted-ukraine-impugn-biden-dc-republicans-finally-delivered/
Farm bill fight over food stamps likely to run into late 2023 or early 2024, Ernst says
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/08/24/ernst-farm-bill-fight-over-food-stamps-will-delay-passage/70663873007/
Key drug-pricing bill capping insulin costs faces hurdles in Congress: Major drug-pricing legislation to cap the cost of insulin is in danger of slipping to the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4110780-key-drug-pricing-bill-capping-insulin-costs-faces-hurdles-in-congress/
Carper, Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen PBM oversight: Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced legislation on Thursday ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4106916-carper-grassley-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-pbm-oversight/
Credit Suisse Nazi Probe Left Out Some Records, Report Says: Credit Suisse’s internal probe into allegations that it concealed information about accounts held by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-17/credit-suisse-nazi-probe-left-out-some-records-report-says
Bipartisan senators introduce bill to increase federal prison oversight: A group of bipartisan senators has introduced legislation to increase oversight at ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4096229-federal-prison-oversight-bill-introduced-senate/
Aging U.S. politicians' precarious hold on political power reaches a tipping point: analyst
ctvnews.ca/world/aging-u-s-politicians-precarious-hold-on-political-power-reaches-a-tipping-point-analyst-1.6513434
Senators Including Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy Probe Nonprofit Hospitals: A bipartisan group of four US senators wants the Internal Revenue Service and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-09/senators-including-elizabeth-warren-bill-cassidy-probe-nonprofit-hospitals
James Comer Put People at Risk With Biden Document Release: Ret. General: Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley published the document on Thursday that accuses the Biden ...
newsweek.com/james-comer-put-people-risk-biden-document-release-ret-general-1814438
Grassley says focus is on policy, not ‘worrying about history’: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said the recent indictments against former President Donald Trump are ...
stormlake.com/articles/grassley-says-focus-is-on-policy-not-trumps-legal-battles/
Grassley says Farm Bill can be done this year: U.S. Sen Chuck Grassley during an Aug. 2 tour of the new Cherokee Locker informed a group of producers that the ...
stormlake.com/articles/grassley-says-farm-bill-can-be-done-this-year/
Grassley stops short of fully endorsing Biden impeachment inquiry: But Iowa Republican says ‘I support fact-finding’ to answer questions
thegazette.com/federal-government/grassley-stops-short-of-fully-endorsing-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
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Biden slams GOP demands for FBI document as ‘bunch of malarkey’: President Biden on Thursday said the Republican efforts to push an FBI document that lawmakers ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4041070-biden-slams-gop-demands-for-fbi-document-as-bunch-of-malarkey/
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