Iowa is on the frontlines of a new threat: agroterrorism. It started in 2011, when a CCP-linked agent was caught digging corn seed up from an Iowa field. Now, the threat has escalated: In just the past few weeks, three Chinese nationals were caught...

Today, we proudly celebrate 250 years of the United States Army—America’s oldest fighting force. From the fields of Valley Forge to the frontlines today, Army soldiers have answered the call with honor—no matter the mission, no matter the cost. As...

Today, as part of foster youth shadow day on Capitol Hill, I had the privilege of meeting Aliyana, a recent criminology graduate, passionate advocate, and former foster youth using her lived experience to drive real change. As a dad to six...

Across the country, anti-police policies are making it harder for law enforcement to protect our communities. These so-called “justice reforms” don’t improve safety, they tie the hands of officers and put politics ahead of people. That’s exactly...

Iowa law enforcement is facing a staffing crisis: too few officers, too many calls, and too much strain on the departments protecting our hometowns and communities across the state.Why it matters: When patrol units are understaffed and specialized...

🚨 The FBI just arrested a Chinese researcher for smuggling a deadly crop fungus into the U.S. without USDA approval and with links to a CCP-tied lab. The fungus they smuggled in is called "Fusarium graminearum", and it could have: 🌾 Devastated crop...

81 years ago today, 156,000 Allied troops launched the largest amphibious invasion in history — storming the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from tyranny. More than 2,000 Americans gave their lives that day. Each one a hero. Each one a...

We're finally seeing a drop in overdose deaths — and that’s no accident. It’s the result of community-driven solutions I’ve fought to expand through bipartisan legislation, along with President Trump’s border crackdown, that’s cutting off fentanyl...

Just yesterday, a Chinese national was arrested for smuggling a dangerous crop fungus into a U.S. university lab — a pathogen capable of wiping out corn, wheat, and barley, and contaminating our food supply. I called out this act of agroterrorism...

I’ve heard from Iowans across our communities who are worried about retirement — people who’ve worked hard their whole lives and want to make sure their savings go the distance. That’s where annuities come in. What’s an annuity? It’s a type of...

Last week, the House passed the most pro-Iowa energy bill in a generation — and I fought to make sure Iowa’s biofuels producers, family farms, and energy innovators had a seat at the table. Why it matters: Iowa is home to our country’s most...

The House just passed the biggest tax relief bill in a generation — but the fight’s not over. Now it’s up to the Senate to finish the job. Why it matters: Without action, Iowa families face a $4,000 tax hike next year, and 95% of Main Street...

David Schroeder is a 65-year-old Army veteran who, like more than 150,000 Iowans, relies on SNAP to put food on the table. But just a few weeks ago, David’s benefits were stolen by scammers in a state he’s never visited. He’s one of 88 Iowans...

While China pieces together drone fleets in months, it still takes the Pentagon nearly two decades to deliver a new aircraft to the battlefield. The problem: The Department of Defense has no shortage of talent, but it’s still using a Cold War-era...

Today, we pause to remember the heroes who gave their lives so we can live in freedom. More than 26,000 Iowans have been killed in action — including Red Oak’s own Corporal Daegan Page, who gave everything during the withdrawal from Afghanistan....

This week, I joined my colleagues to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Etched in granite are 58,000 names—sons and daughters of America who never came home.As a 20-year combat veteran and a Colonel in the Air Force, this isn’t just symbolic...

The next national emergency won’t wait for bureaucratic red tape in D.C. Whether it’s a cyberattack, natural disaster, or foreign threat—we need our military and private sector partners to be ready. The problem: The Defense Production Act (DPA),...

In 2023, a new stock trading app went viral for a new feature — the “Pelosi Tracker” — which let users copy trades from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and netted a 45% return in its first year. The problem: Members of Congress on both sides of the...

If you’ve ever sat behind a grain truck on a two-lane road — or tried hauling equipment during harvest — you know how much infrastructure matters in Iowa. This week, we pushed for commonsense improvements to cut red tape and fix outdated federal...

Veterans reported losing more than $400 million to scams in 2024 alone — and that number keeps rising. The problem: The VA benefits system is so fragmented and confusing that it’s become a prime target for scammers who prey on those who served our...