Close Up: Federal layoffs impacting Iowans, and a challenger enters 2026 gubernatorial race
In this week's edition of Close Up, we take a look at the progress made in week six of the legislative session.
Kash Patel confirmed by Senate to be Trump's FBI director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be FBI director. The final vote was 51-49. Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against Patel.
Trump Admin. Won't Defend Agency Judges' Job Protections
In a Feb. 20 letter, the acting solicitor general wrote that the “multiple layers of removal protections” for administrative ...
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Grassley starts talks with White House on judicial picks
The Trump administration wants to rapidly fill judicial vacancies as existing judges block the president’s executive actions.
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GRASSLEY WANTS NEW U.S. AG SECRETARY TO FOCUS ON BIRD FLU PROBLEM
U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY OF IOWA HAS JOINED FELLOW AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS JONI ERNST AND JOHN FETTERMAN OF ...
Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts
The Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as as President Donald Trump's FBI director. The 51-49 vote Thursday puts ...
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Grassley among lawmakers reintroducing 'Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act'
Federal lawmakers have reintroduced legislation in the U.S. Senate seeking the permanent year-round sale of higher-blended ...
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Sen. Grassley: There Is Bipartisan Support For Year-Round E15 In D.C., But Legislation Will Take Time
Sen. Chuck Grassley says there is support in Washington, D.C., to make year-round nationwide E15 available for Americans, but ...
No, Chuck Grassley. Congress can do plenty to stop Trump besides to 'complain.' | Opinion
Iowa's U.S. senators are not hapless bystanders as Donald Trump endangers Americans, writes the Register's editorial board.