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Since the shutdown began, I’ve hit the road — visiting small towns and rural communities across Iowa. And everywhere I go, I hear the same thing: Iowans are working hard, but Washington’s shutdown...

When Washington grinds to a halt, Main Street takes the hit.  The problem: The ongoing government shutdown is draining $137 million from Iowa’s economy every week. That’s money not going into...

More than three years ago, Russia launched a brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine — a sovereign democracy fighting for its survival. The result: a prolonged war, over a million casualties, and...

When a hospital closes in rural Iowa, the next nearest one can be 30 miles away, or even further. In an emergency, that’s not just inconvenient — it can be the difference between life and death....

It’s day 20 of the government shutdown — and the consequences are hitting home. Senate Democrats have voted 10 times to block funding for our troops, stall government services, and leave thousands...

It’s been 17 days since Washington shut down, and every day Iowans are paying the price.  Let's be clear: The House did its job. I supported a commonsense plan to keep the government open and pay...

Two years after Hamas’s horrific October 7th attack, which claimed nearly 1,200 Israeli and Israeli-American lives and led to the capture of more than 250 hostages, a path toward peace in the Middle...

It’s Day 15 of the Democrat Shutdown. Nearly 2 million federal employees—including 15,000 Iowa National Guardsmen—should be getting paid today.  But Congress didn’t do its job, so the only reason...

Perry is a strong community — and like many small towns across Iowa, that strength shows when neighbors step up for one another. That same spirit has carried Perry through challenges in the past,...

Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists launched the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust — murdering nearly 1,200 innocent Israelis and taking 251 men, women, and children...

It’s day six of the government shutdown — and we’re just over a week away from our servicemembers missing a paycheck. The problem: When Washington shuts down, nearly every federal employee is either...

From corn and soybeans to pork and biofuels, Iowa farmers keep our country fed and fueled. Our state is the heart of American agriculture — and it’s the best place for USDA projects that drive...

Serving in the United States Air Force for over two decades taught me lessons I carry in Washington every day: Duty, discipline, and the power of service.  Now, one of my greatest privileges is...

As of 12:01 a.m., the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a short-term funding bill. The result? Some agencies are closed, services are delayed,...

The facts are now clear: Ian Roberts was under an active deportation order while he served as the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. Parents deserve clarity, accountability, and answers on...

Washington is barreling toward a government shutdown — and if the Democrats refuse to act, it's Iowa families who will pay the price.  Zoom in: Unless Congress acts by 12:00 a.m. on October 1, the...

Rural Iowa towns are full of promise. But too often, they’re held back by outdated infrastructure and a lack of capital to grow. A small investment can go a long way to create jobs, improve...

Today, more than 1,800 Iowa National Guard troops are deployed to the Middle East to support Operation Inherent Resolve — many stationed at the same base where I once served during my own combat...

Iowans work hard for every dollar they make whether it’s on the farm, in a small business, or putting in long hours at work to save for the future. But right now, Wall Street power brokers are using...

As a father of six, I can’t imagine the heartbreak of losing a child to suicide. Yet in Iowa, too many families have faced that unthinkable loss.  Right now, suicide is the third leading cause of...