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“There is no greater love than this—that a man should lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Three years ago, thirteen American servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at...

China will stop at nothing to steal American innovation and claim it for themselves. As a counterintelligence officer who operated against China, I’ve seen it firsthand. The Thousand Talents Program...

In Iowa, we take pride in commonsense values: work hard, love your family, and be “Iowa nice.”  Unfortunately, not everyone has the same approach to life. Criminals across the world look to make a...

I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve my home state in Congress – delivering results for Iowa families, just like yours and mine, every single day.We’ve made a lot of progress toward our...

Extremists in Washington, D.C. want to forgive student loans for art students and more. But let’s be clear, “forgiving” student loans only punishes those who chose not to take out a loan by forcing...

Over the weekend, we learned the tragic news that Hamas brutally murdered six hostages, including American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. These innocent people should be at home with their families but...

Happy Labor Day, Iowa! From the linemen that help power our homes to the factory workers who ensure we have the Made in America goods, today is your day. I’m extremely thankful for the hard work...

Since 2021, more than 8 million illegal immigrants have been allowed across our Southern Border due to this Administration’s open-border policies. In some states, these illegal aliens are eligible...

Let me be clear – border security is national security. Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve called on the Biden-Harris Administration to secure our Southern Border and get our country back on...

When the government created Medicare and Social Security, it made a commitment to retirees. Let me make one thing clear: I am 100% committed to protecting that promise. In order to support retirees...

America’s veterans deserve our respect and gratitude. But far too often, the system fails them. That’s why today I hosted a roundtable discussion with veterans, the House Committee on Veterans...

More and more Iowans are struggling with substance abuse. It’s a growing problem – but Polk County is trying to do something to address it now. Later this year, Polk County will open a...

Next year, Iowa families are at risk of seeing a 22% tax increase if Congress doesn’t act. We cannot allow that to happen. This Administration’s tax-and-spend agenda is already making it more...

Wow – it has been a great year at the Iowa State Fair! Each year, we come together to celebrate Iowa’s farmers, ranchers, and producers at the State Fair. This last week, I spent time talking with...

Digital assets are quickly emerging as a major way in which we spend money. When it comes to the expansion of digital assets, like cryptocurrency, I want to ensure every American has access to this...

In Iowa, our dogs are our family. We care a lot about our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, fifteen breeders in Iowa were named to a list of the hundred worst offenders in the dog-breeding...

More than six months ago, our community was shaken by a tragic attack at Perry High School. Every single law enforcement officer, healthcare professional, and dispatcher involved that day helped...

Just today, Senator Bob Menedez was found guilty of bribery and corruption. This is unacceptable and we should demand better, especially from one of our country’s leaders.Our government is supposed...

Our hearts are with President Trump, the victims, and their families after last night’s tragic and senseless attack. Regardless of your political leanings, violence has no place in democracy. While...

The maternal mortality rate in the United States is the worst out of any high-income country in the world. According to the CDC, nearly 80% of these deaths could be prevented with proper care....