It’s Halloween, and Washington’s putting on quite the show — but the scary part isn’t the costumes or movies, it’s the government shutdown’s ghoulish effects creeping into month two. Behind the theatrics of Washington, Iowans are feeling the...

As a sixth-generation Iowan, I know how much is riding on harvest season. This year, Iowa farmers are delivering one of the best harvests in memory — but without stable prices and open markets, they’re flying blind on whether or not they'll turn a...

Whether it’s a family of three in Bloomfield or a family of ten in Atlantic, every Iowan should have food on the table. But today, one in eight Iowa households struggles with food insecurity — and Washington gridlock is about to make it worse. The...

Every day, Iowa’s first responders — police, firefighters, and EMTs — put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe. They're on the front lines, and the very least Washington can do is ensure a shutdown doesn’t make their jobs harder....

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 is making it harder to get by.  Why it matters:...

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 paychecks, storefronts, or local communities. 💸 $16...

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 growing threats to global and U.S. security. Zoom...

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. That’s why I fought to secure $50 billion for rural...

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 of Iowa families in limbo. Back up: One month ago...

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 our troops. It passed with Republican support in the...

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 East is finally in front of us. The hostages are...

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 they received their paychecks is because the...

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, and it’s what is driving local leaders, community...

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 hostage as prisoners.  Where we stand: Since that...

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 furloughed or required to work without pay. That...

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 innovation.  Zoom out: Farming covers more than 30...

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 helping Iowa students pursue a similar path by...

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, and families across Iowa are left wondering what...

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 how this happened. Driving the news: The...

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 government will run out of money.  That means: 🪖...