WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of Abraham Accords * WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, co-chair of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined Fox News' Trey Gowdy to discuss the fifth anniversary of the historic Abraham Accords that ushered in unprecedented cooperation between Israel and Arab nations. Ernst spoke about President Trump's leadership on the world stage to unite t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Great Western Supply Co. * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Great Western Supply Co. of Scott County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Since taking the helm nearly four decade  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Seeks Clarity and Certainty on Fertilizer Prices for Iowa Farmers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is joining U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley ? (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, a major expense for farmers. The Fertilizer Research Act? would require   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports Passage of Legislation to Protect Access to Telehealth for Iowa Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, with the strong support of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act, which would permanently allow healthcare professionals with the Department of Veterans Affairs to prescr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Baldwin, Ernst Reintroduce Fertilizer Research Act * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers. The Fertilizer Research Act would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Lujan Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Services for Older Americans in Underserved Areas * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation bolstering pharmacists' ability to serve older Americans in communities that lack easy access to doctors or where pharmacists can provide certain basic medical   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Nunn Protecting Iowa's Tradition of Agriculture * In Iowa, farming is more than a job, it's a way of life. Representative Zach Nunn just introduced new legislation to ensure young people can pick up the reins to continue the tradition of agriculture in Iowa. Nunn's Next Generation of Farmers Act will help young farmers purchase farmland and keep their family farms operating into the nex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Grassley Questions Patel at FBI Oversight Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel at today's FBI oversight hearing, where he examined the FBI's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and efforts to ensure accountability for FBI pers  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Trone Garriot and Konfrst Stand By While Carrigan Calls for Violence * A new report exposes far-left conspiracy theorist Xavier Carrigan, candidate for Congress in Iowa's Third Congressional District, for openly using dangerous rhetoric that incites political violence. At the Polk County Democrat Party Steak Fry, Xavier told the crowd, "When they go low, we drive our knee right into their  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 17 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Volunteers Present 9,000 Signatures to School Board Reimagining Education Bond Referendum Heads to November 4 Ballot * An initiative to improve student outcomes, including innovative programs and improved facilities, is on its way to the voters in November. Des Moines Public Schools has been presented with more than 9,000 petition signatures, marking a significant milestone  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Slotkin, Grassley, Ernst Unveil Plan to Take on Military Contractors' Price Gouging, Expand Transparency in Maintenance Contracts * Bill Text (PDF) | Bill One-Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced the introduction of the new bipartisan Transparency in Contract  more