WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Hearing on Judicial Nominations for the First and Ninth Circuit, Eastern Kentucky and Montana District Courts Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Last night, I was surprised to see President Trump on Truth Social go after  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education offering recommendations on the agency's proposed initial priorities and definitions, expressing support for the focus on literacy and suggesting ways to enhance all three priorities. The organization offered specific recommendations for each of the three proposed priorities. For the priority on promoting evidence-based literacy, the group supported the  more