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*Missouri Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday October 11, 2025 ( 11 items )  

Graham, Grassley, Johnson and Colleagues Send Letter to DOJ and FBI Demanding Documents Detailing the Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Grassley, Johnson and Colleagues Send Letter to DOJ and FBI Demanding Documents Detailing the Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress * WASHINGTON - This week U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) sent a letter with 15 of their colleagues to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Inves  more

Graves Commends Trump Administration's Agreement to Strengthen Presence in the Arctic With New Icebreakers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Commends Trump Administration's Agreement to Strengthen Presence in the Arctic with New Icebreakers Statement from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the Trump Administration's announced agreement with Finland to build 11 icebreakers (four in Finland and seven in the United States) for the   more

Hawley Secures Wins for Missouri in Senate Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Wins for Missouri in Senate Defense Bill * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the passage of the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA): "Tonight the Senate has adopted my legislation protecting Ft. Leonard Wood's vital hospital from being downgraded or closed. This is a huge win for Missouri. The defense   more

ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Pushes Increase in U.S. Drug Manufacturing Production
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Pushes Increase in U.S. Drug Manufacturing Production * U.S. drug imports have increased 7x since the year 2000. Overreliance on foreign pharmaceuticals leaves the U.S. susceptible to drug shortages and safety risks. Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) r  more

ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document revealing Jack Smith and the Biden FBI sought and obtained the cell phone tolling data of eight Republican senators and one Congressman as part of its sweeping A  more

ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document revealing Jack Smith and the Biden FBI sought and obtained the cell phone tolling data of eight Republican senators and one Congress  more

NCTA Issues Report on Rising Theft and Vandalism Threats to U.S. Critical Communications Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- NCTA - The Internet and Television Association issued an updated report highlighting a sharp increase in theft and vandalism targeting the United States' critical communications infrastructure. These networks underpin essential public safety services, economic operations, and government functions, making their disruption a significant national security and public welfare concern. The report documents more than 15,540 incidents nationwide from June 2024 through Ju  more

Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Senate Passage of bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Senate Passage of bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act as part of the Fiscal  more

Senator Schmitt Calls for Antifa to be Designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls for Antifa to be Designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization 'Antifa is an International Network Active in Nations Across the West' * Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to designate Antifa as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Senator Schmitt began: "I write to you today to urge you to design  more

Senator Schmitt Calls for Investigation into Left-Wing Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls for Investigation into Left-Wing Violence Letter Follows Bondi's Commitment to Schmitt to Launch Probe into Attacks from the Left * Today, Senator Schmitt (R-MO) called on the Department of Justice to investigate left-wing political violence. The letter follows Attorney General Bondi's commitment to Senator Schmitt earlier this week when asked about launching a probe into at  more

Senator Schmitt Secures Major Wins for Missouri, Defense Acquisition Reform, Military Readiness in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Secures Major Wins for Missouri, Defense Acquisition Reform, Military Readiness in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), secured key wins in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will strengthen Missouri's military installations and defense industrial base  more