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Iowa farmers grow some of the highest-quality, most nutritious food in the world. But today, too many Iowa families struggle to access Iowa produce and too many small producers can’t sell directly...

From smartphones and tractors to military satellites — nearly every piece of technology we depend on relies on semiconductors made in Taiwan. That means a war more than 7,000 miles away could...

Every Iowa family should have peace of mind when they turn on the tap. But today, over 160,000 lead service lines still carry water into homes across our state — putting kids at risk and forcing too...

President Trump just put Putin on the clock. But it's become increasingly clear that Russia would rather continue its bombing campaign than come to the table.  Zoom in: In response to President...

As a dad of six, I know the feeling of sending your child off to school — hoping they're safe, learning, and protected. But that peace of mind is getting harder to come by in a world where fentanyl,...

Iowa’s pork producers are proud to feed the nation. But California is trying to tell the nation how the country should farm — and that’s not acceptable.  California’s Proposition 12 bans the sale of...

More Iowans than ever are using digital payments and cryptocurrency to invest, send money, or run a small business. These tools create opportunity — but they’re also being exploited by terrorists...

As a Colonel in the Air Force, I know that investing in our military means investing in the men and women who serve. That's exactly what we did this week in our Defense Appropriations Act, which...

Here in Iowa, we know how to trade commodities—we’ve been doing it for generations. Whether it’s corn, soybeans, or pork, our markets work because there are clear rules, strong enforcement, and...

Whether it’s an Iowa manufacturer building precision agriculture equipment or a small business selling American-made products around the world, our workers deserve a fair shot to compete in the...

In Iowa, we don’t just grow crops, we grow the future, and our farmers care deeply about the land they’ve worked for generations. But in today’s farm economy, it's harder than ever to access the...

Yesterday in the Oval Office, President Trump issued a clear ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: come to the table within 50 days—or face crushing tariffs.But tariffs aren’t our only leverage. Tomorrow...

When Iowans need help, we show up. So far this year, our team has helped over 600 families, veterans, seniors, and small business owners across our communities cut through red tape and get...

Speaker Johnson said it best last week: “It takes a lot longer to build a lie than to tell the simple truth.”  There’s been a lot of spin out there, but Iowans deserve straight answers. The bill...

Last weekend, President Trump signed the largest tax cut in American history into law. I was proud to help lead this effort because it puts more money back in the hands of Iowa families, farmers,...

Farm income is down more than 20% over the past decade. Meanwhile, producers across Iowa are flying blind—uncertain if they’ll be able to turn a profit when harvest comes. Why it matters: Iowa...

Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine continues to inflict devastating harm. Despite President Trump's strong leadership and multiple rounds of negotiations, Russia's armed forces continue to strike...

In Iowa, we know what works when it comes to taxes—because we’ve seen it work firsthand. The Iowa model: Lower taxes + more money in your wallet + more investment in our communities = a thriving...

On this day 249 years ago, our founders made a bold declaration: that all people are created equal and entitled to live free.That promise has been kept alive not by words, but by service. From the...