Q&A: Runaway Government Weaponization Hurts Iowans

Criticized Jack Smith's criminal investigations against Trump as government weaponization.

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Grassley, Blumenthal Work to Strengthen Democracy and Stability in Serbia

Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen democracy in Serbia and counter Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence.

“Serbia plays a critical role in preserving peace and security in the Western Balkans. It’s critical to prevent Russia, China or Iran from influencing Serbia and destabilizing the region.”

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Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers

Introduced bipartisan bill to extend tax credit for small biodiesel producers through 2029.

“Biofuels support over 31,000 jobs across Iowa. They’re good for the rural economy, good for national security and good for the environment.”

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GAO Report Examines Fraud Risk by Opaque Shell and Front Companies

Highlighted GAO report on fraud risks from shell companies in federal contracting.

“The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act was designed to crack down on anonymous shell corporations engaged in illicit finance by filling a gap in the collection of beneficial ownership information.”

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Grassley Presents Congressional Adoption Award to Iowa Nonprofit, My G.E.A.R. Outreach

Presented Congressional Adoption Award to Iowa nonprofit My G.E.A.R. Outreach.

“Every child deserves a welcoming and loving home. That’s why I appreciate My G.E.A.R. Outreach’s work to provide foster youth some sense of comfort and certainty as they face a tough transition. My G.E.A.R.”

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Grassley, Hassan Take Action to Improve Access to Cancer Screenings

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve cancer screening accessibility and transparency.

“Detecting cancer early can save lives. I know that based on the personal experience of my wife, Barbara, a nearly 40-year breast cancer survivor. Unfortunately, patients and providers are navigating a complex and confusing maze just to keep up with cancer screening recommendations.”

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VIDEO: Grassley Blasts Democrats for Blocking Legislation to Protect Families from Data Center Energy Costs

Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking bipartisan data center energy cost protection legislation.

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ICYMI: Grassley Joins “Washington Watch” to Recap Arctic Frost Oversight

Discussed Jack Smith's Arctic Frost investigation and revelations from Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.

“There's no justification for what Smith did. Not only was he after Trump, but we found out through all the hundreds, or I should say, thousands of pages of documents that we received... that he was after the Republican Party”

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ICYMI: Documents Show NARA General Counsel Assisted in Classified Document Prosecution, Calling Jack Smith’s Court Filings into Question

Released documents showing NARA General Counsel assisted classified document prosecution, contradicting Jack Smith's court statements.

“Jack Smith represented to court that the National Archives didn’t substantively assist with the classified documents case against President Trump. These representations to the court were entirely false”

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Strengthening America's Turning Point Act

Mr. President, lowering costs for Americans has been a key focus of this Republican Congress. The 2025 Working Families Tax Cut Act prevented the largest tax increase in the history of our country. If that bill had not passed, taxes would have gone up by about $3,500 per family. The tax cuts have…

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BREAKING: Jack Smith’s Team Collected Checks from Nearly 5,000 Americans in All 50 States

Released records showing Jack Smith's team subpoenaed checks from nearly 5,000 Trump donors across all 50 states.

“No matter what you say, there’s no legitimate basis for what you did. Especially since your staff killed an investigation into the Clinton campaign. Donations to Republican groups wasn’t necessary to your investigation, which is proved out by the fact it wasn’t mentioned in your public report.”

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Capitol Hill Report, 09-29-26

Discussed $15 billion Mesabi steel plant announcement, Iran, diesel exports and Iowa gubernatorial race.

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Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing

Questioned Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary oversight hearing on abuse of authority and targeting of Republicans.

“Yes, we acquired financial information. As I sit here right now, I cannot recite to you every subpoena we issued... I can tell you why we issued subpoenas, and it was to conduct a criminal investigation...”

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ICYMI: Grassley on Newsmax: Jack Smith Was a Tool of the Biden Administration

Stated Jack Smith was a tool of Biden administration who violated privacy and targeted Republicans.

“Jack Smith was trying to tell Congress that their investigation was solely related to what happened on January 6th. But we’ve proved that it goes way beyond that. This was an effort to cripple the Republican party with subpoenas, violating people's privacy”

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ICYMI: Jack Smith Obtained Journalist Communications with Government Sources

Disclosed that Jack Smith obtained journalist communications in election investigation.

“What will the partisan media say about this disgraceful government overreach? This wasn’t a normal prosecution by any means”

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Wind Energy Mitigation Agreements

Madam President, for over a year, the Department of Defense has stopped signing wind energy mitigation agreements through its Siting Clearinghouse, which is negatively impacting energy projects in Iowa. The reason the Pentagon Office of Energy, Installations, and Environment has provided for…

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ICYMI: Jack Smith’s Classified Documents Case Based on “Non-Criminal” Referral, Initially Dismissed by FBI as “Spillage” Issue

Released records showing Jack Smith's classified documents case began as non-criminal referral.

“Jack Smith’s operation was a partisan weapon. He broke the rules, lied to the court and engaged in bad faith throughout. His operation has no credibility – only to the partisan media and Democrats who cheered him on”

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Grassley, Iowa Congressional Delegation Applaud Historic Steel Investment in Iowa

Praised historic steel plant investment in Iowa creating over 1,700 jobs.

“The administration’s pro-American manufacturing policies are incentivizing companies to invest, build, and create jobs in the U.S.”

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Grassley, Ernst Recognize 15 Years of Iowa National Guard-Kosovo Security Force Partnership

Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.

“I’m very proud Iowa has such a close relationship with one of the most pro-American countries in the world. In those fifteen years, both our peoples have felt the benefit of this bond and strengthened our security postures.”

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