We kicked off the week with a great celebration of American democracy and values – and the inauguration of a new president. President Donald J. Trump has already gotten to work delivering on Iowans’ top priorities: securing the border, driving down...

Earlier this week, the U.S. hit the debt ceiling, triggering outgoing Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, to implement ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid defaulting on its debt. That typically includes suspension of debt sales, delaying investments in...

My wife and I have six young children. We understand the struggle to balance work and being a parent that is real for so many Iowans. Access to quality, affordable childcare is critical for parents. Daycare, after school programs, and other forms...

If Congress doesn’t act, Iowa families are at risk of a 22% tax hike at the end of 2025. We cannot allow that to happen. Skyrocketing inflation cost Iowa families $13,000 extra last year – if taxes continue to increase, it’ll only make it harder...

Sarah Root was only 21 years old when she was killed nearly nine years ago by a drunk driver. Just 16 hours before her death, Sarah graduated college summa cum laude from Bellevue University. Her loss was painful enough, but her parents received...

Finally.  While I am grateful that the hostages will be reunited with their families, there is no justification for the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians. People should never be bargaining chips or tools for political leverage. The...

As a dad of five girls, nothing is more important to me than keeping them safe, supporting their futures, and encouraging their happiness. Every girl who dreams of participating in sports deserves the right to compete on a level playing field....

Families, farmers, and Main Street business owners balance their budgets – the federal government should do the same. We must cut wasteful government spending while protecting the programs that Iowans rely on. If we don’t address the rampant...

Our government is supposed to be of the people, for the people, and by the people. We need common sense in Washington so that our federal government always acts in the best interests of the American people – not for personal gain. My mission since...

Time for the D.C. bureaucracy to face the music! The American people have returned to work - and federal employees must too. Unfortunately, a recent study found that most federal offices are only at 25% capacity! Meanwhile, bureaucrats are working...

Just eleven months ago, our country was rocked by the news of the heartbreaking murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. In the following months, we learned that her perpetrator entered the country illegally and was arrested at least once...

Thousands of Iowans dedicate their career to public service - firefighters and police officers who keep us safe, healthcare workers who tend to the sick, transportation workers who maintain roads, and more – before retiring. Unfortunately, these...

Each month, Kelly and I sit down with our checkbook to review our budget. We set aside money to pay for groceries, clothes for our kids, our mortgage, and set some aside for a rainy day. It’s not rocket science – and it’s something families, farms,...

Every eight minutes, an American woman loses her life to lung cancer. With cancer rates so high, we must find commonsense solutions to improve outcomes and provide better support for women who are diagnosed with this devastating disease. That’s why...

Our democracy is a beacon of freedom and opportunity, and it is built on the principle that the American people—not foreign adversaries—should decide the future of our nation. Unfortunately, that principle doesn’t stop bad actors from exploiting...

My home is buzzing with excitement about the upcoming holidays: the little girls are excited to see Santa Claus and the big kids are just happy to get a little time off school. Kelly and I are looking forward to spending time with our family and...

Family caregivers are heroes - the assistance they provide to their family and friends is invaluable. They often sacrifice a lot – from their careers to their social lives – to ensure their loved ones get the attention and care they deserve. That...

Big News! The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives this week, bringing us closer to our goal of strengthening national security and supporting those who serve.As a 20-year combat veteran and Colonel in the...

Defending our country is a top priority. There is so much more to do to keep our country safe – and that includes supporting the men and women in uniform. I won’t lie to you – the American military is experiencing a recruitment and retention...

In August, nearly 70,000 employees missed work due to childcare challenges – matching the all-time high set during the pandemic. As a dad with six young kids, I understand how critical it is for parents to have access to reliable childcare. While...