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also last week, an Afghan evacuee was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Texas. The terrorists entered our country as part of a program called Operation Allies Welcome in the aftermath of the Biden administration's chaotic…
last week, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were tragically shot here, while on duty, in Washington, DC. They were attacked by an Afghan national, brought here under the Biden administration. Sadly, Specialist Beckstrom has…
as I travel in Iowa throughout the year, I meet some very special people. Last month, in Sheldon, IA, at the high school, I had the honor of meeting Stephanie Pritts, who was recently named Iowa's 2026 "Teacher of the Year." Now, it goes…
The United Arab Emirates is a close partner with whom we have vital cooperation on regional security, counterterrorism, and Middle East stability. Five thousand American warfighters serve at Al Dhafra Air Base, and UAE has one of the…
Today I pay tribute to a remarkable business and civic leader from my home State who passed away peacefully at age 99 surrounded by his beloved family members. A World War II veteran, William C. Knapp is an American patriot who piloted…
today, I commend First Lady Melania Trump for her leadership on the recent ``Fostering the Future for American Children and Families'' Executive order, and, obviously, the thanks would go to President Trump for his support of his wife's…
I rise to highlight the $2 million in community project funding I secured for Jones Regional Medical Center in Iowa to build a permanent, state-of-the-art medical simulation lab. For the past several years, JRMC has trained nurses out of…
What I’ve uncovered today is disturbing and outrageous political conduct by the Biden FBI
I think that type of rhetoric has led to an increased attack on ICE. … I may not agree with all of the tactics.
Whatever vernacular you want to use, they are illegal immigrants who are on Medicaid, who are ineligible for Medicaid and for which should not be on Medicaid.
I think tariffs can be a negotiating tool that can help us to level the playing field.
I wasn't going to cancel this town hall, so we committed to doing this and then we'll head back to D.C. and hopefully as early as possible would be on Wednesday we have a vote on funding the government.
as I visit with farmers, traveling river to river across Iowa, I hear all too often about the crushing weight of healthcare costs on farm families. The ``Unaffordable Care Act's'' one-size-fits-none model ignored the realities of…
Today, I come to the floor ahead of next Tuesday, which is Veterans Day, to recognize and share my gratitude to those who have all answered the call to serve the United States of America. November 11 is the Federal holiday that we observe…
Dick Cheney lived a life of service to his country. He was bit by the political bug, biting him very early in his life, and he was committed in his entire life to public service. He served as White House Chief of Staff under President…
On Thursday, I sounded the alarm as the lapse in government funding endangered food assistance for 42 million Americans and rapidly approached. I called on Senator Schumer to end the partisanship and vote for a clean extension of…
I would like to recognize a fellow University of Northern Iowa Panther, Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, IA. I recognize her for something more important than just being a fellow Panther. She was elected in August as the 117th national…
The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital continues to set the standard for pediatric care in our State and our region. In the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report, Iowa's Stead Family was ranked No. 1 in Iowa and No. 12 in…