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 to their own communities. The problem: We don’t...

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 directly impact our economy right here in Iowa. Zoom in:...

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still carry water into homes across our state — putting kids at risk and forcing too many communities to live with outdated, dangerous...

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 Trump authorizing defensive weapons, Russia is...

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, human trafficking, and gang violence are no...

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 pork unless it meets their extreme space...

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 and human traffickers to move money in the shadows....

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 delivers a historic pay raise for servicemembers and...

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 transparency for every producer and buyer. But when it...

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 global economy. The problem: China’s Communist Party...

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 tools that reward sustainable practices.  Why it...

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 morning, I'm leading a new National Security...

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 results.That work has already helped Iowans recover over $4...

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 President Trump signed into law last week delivers...

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, and small businesses. I broke down exactly what’s in...

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 farmers don't just feed the world, our producers and...

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 Ukrainian cities, civilians, and critical...

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 economy, budget surplus, and families with room to...

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 farms of Iowa to battlefields overseas, generations...