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  • Sen. Grassley delivers opening statement at Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing


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    Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, praised the work and background of Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, during his opening statement. Grassley said Patel had a past of “fighting unpopular but righteous causes,” and that he would face “underhanded attacks” from political opposition at his confirmation hearing.Jan. 30, 2025

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Today, Sen. Chuck Grassley delivered a powerful opening statement at the confirmation hearing for Kash Patel, who has been nominated for a key government position. In his remarks, Sen. Grassley highlighted Patel’s impressive qualifications and dedication to public service. He praised Patel for his commitment to upholding the rule of law and his track record of effectively navigating complex issues. Sen. Grassley expressed confidence that Patel will excel in this new role and continue to serve our country with integrity and diligence. Stay tuned for updates on Patel’s confirmation process. #KashPatel #ConfirmationHearing #SenateGrassley

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  • Grassley Unpacks First Week of the Trump Administration with Maria Bartiromo


    WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street on Fox Business to discuss energy policy, the Senate confirmation process, reconciliation and tax cuts.

    Audio and excerpts of Grassley’s remarks follow.

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    On Trump’s actions to unleash American energy:

    ‘I might say about all the actions [President Trump has] taken in the first 48 hours [in office] is like a tornado going through Washington, D.C. This town needs a shakeup, and I think he’s doing it.

    “For decades I’ve always said, ‘The best energy program is all of the above.’ That means all the fossil fuels we need, all the alternative energy we can have, conservation and nuclear. And I think [Trump’s] headed in that right direction. It’s going to have a very strong ripple effect through the entire economy…

    “Every service, every product that we buy has an energy component to it. When we have cheaper energy, we’re going to see cheaper prices paid for almost everything.”

    On the confirmation process:

    “If [Democrats] don’t agree to unanimous consent to bring a nomination up, you’ve got to have a separate vote to bring it up, and then you have unlimited debate. You have to have 51 votes to stop debate, and even after you have 51 votes to stop debate, then there’s 30 hours of debate possible afterwards. If people don’t yield back that time, that stretches out most nominees to a two- or three-day process…

    “This president has a popular mandate and an electoral mandate [that] he’s got to deliver [on]. The Democrats should realize that and let the cabinet people get in place, so this mandate can get underway very quickly. Until you get those cabinet people in their positions, this town doesn’t move as quickly as it otherwise would.”

    On reconciliation:

    “If we have two big, beautiful bills, [President Trump] will still use the same adjectives, only one number will change. We’re going to get the job done either way. I saw the President on Fox News [with Sean Hannity], and he did make clear that he likes one bill, but he says — ‘One bill or two bills, as long as we get the job done, i’s ok with him’… Our meeting at the White House with the House and Senate Republican leadership [this week] was a very productive meeting, and helps move things along very well. And so I’m very hopeful that we’re going to be able to get this mandate delivered very quickly.”

    On renewing the 2017 Trump tax cuts:

    “I think the tax extensions will take a little longer. Of course, we in the Senate have to wait until the House passes a bill, that’s the way the Constitution [approaches] tax legislation. But we’re not going to sit around and wait for the House. Going way back to September, anticipating a big Trump victory, we set up six working groups within the Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee, and we’re well along on the goals that we want to accomplish in the Senate bill.”

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    Senator Grassley sat down with Maria Bartiromo to discuss his thoughts on the first week of the Trump administration. In their interview, Grassley unpacked the key actions taken by the new administration and shared his insights on what lies ahead for the country. From executive orders to cabinet appointments, Grassley provided a comprehensive analysis of the developments in Washington. Stay tuned for more updates on this important conversation. #Grassley #TrumpAdministration #MariaBartiromo #WashingtonUpdates

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  • Sen. Chuck Grassley to serve as Senate president pro tempore again

    Sen. Chuck Grassley to serve as Senate president pro tempore again


    by Iowa’s News Now Staff

    Fri, January 3rd 2025 at 10:07 AM

    Updated Fri, January 3rd 2025 at 10:28 AM

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    WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) speaks at a hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 12, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Judiciary Committee heard from both abortion rights and anti-abortion rights supporters who expressed concern over acts of vandalism and violence directed at both Abortion Clinics and Pregnancy Centers throughout the country since the announcement of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)



    Sen. Chuck Grassley, the long-serving Republican senator from Iowa, has been chosen to once again serve as the president pro tempore of the Senate. This prestigious position makes Grassley third in line for the presidency and gives him the responsibility of presiding over the Senate in the absence of the vice president.

    Grassley, who has been in the Senate since 1981, previously served as president pro tempore from 2019 to 2021. He is known for his dedication to bipartisanship and his commitment to serving the people of Iowa.

    As president pro tempore, Grassley will play a key role in the functioning of the Senate, overseeing debates and ensuring that legislative proceedings run smoothly. His experience and leadership will be invaluable as the Senate tackles important issues in the coming years.

    Congratulations to Sen. Chuck Grassley on his appointment as president pro tempore of the Senate. We look forward to seeing his continued leadership and dedication to serving the American people.

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  • Grassley To Be President Pro Tempore Of US Senate

    Grassley To Be President Pro Tempore Of US Senate


    Washington, DC — Senator Chuck Grassley is the longest-serving Republican in congressional history and, when the Senate convenes Friday, Grassley will again have the title of Senate President Pro Tem.

    The post goes to the longest-serving senator from the party that has a majority of seats in the Senate. He served in the same role in 2019 and 2020 and this is how Grassley described it then.

    Grassley was first elected to the state legislature in 1958. He served 16 years in the Iowa House, then won election the US House in 1974, where he served for six years. He’s been a United States Senator since 1981.

    Grassley, who turned 91 in September, has long argued his seniority gives him leverage to use on behalf of Iowa.

    In 2022, Grassley won reelection to an eighth term in the US Senate with over 56 percent of the vote. During his first term as a US Senate, Grassley gained national attention for criticizing wasteful spending in the Pentagon. When he ran in 2016, Grassley stressed the importance of providing oversight of the executive branch.

    That was Grassley in early 2016. Later that year he won reelection with 60 percent of the vote.

    The President Pro Tem of the Senate is also third in line in presidential succession after the Vice President and the Speaker Of The House, and receives a full-time security detail.



    Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is set to become the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, making him third in line for the presidency. Grassley, who has been serving in the Senate since 1981, will take over the role from Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont.

    As President Pro Tempore, Grassley will preside over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President and will perform various ceremonial duties. The position is largely symbolic, but it holds significant historical and constitutional importance.

    Grassley’s ascension to President Pro Tempore comes at a crucial time in American politics, as the Senate continues to grapple with important legislative issues. With his decades of experience and leadership, Grassley is well-equipped to fulfill the responsibilities of this esteemed position.

    Congratulations to Senator Grassley on this new role, and best wishes for a successful tenure as President Pro Tempore of the US Senate.

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  • U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to retake position as Senate president pro tempore

    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to retake position as Senate president pro tempore


    FROM TRUMP’S FIRST TERM IOWA SENATOR, REPUBLICAN CHUCK GRASSLEY WILL RESUME HIS ROLE AS SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE AND CHAIR OF THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WHEN CONGRESS RETURNS TOMORROW. GRASSLEY WILL ALSO REPRESENT IOWANS ON THE FINANCE, BUDGET AND AGRICULTURE COMMITTEES. THE IOWA SENATOR IS THE LONGEST

    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday.The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. Grassley also held the position from 2019 through January 2021, before Democrats took control of Congress with a narrow 51-49 majority.U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, has held the position since 2023, after former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont retired from Congress.When Grassley last held the position, there were concerns about the role the Senate president pro tem would play in counting the Electoral College votes for the election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who lost in 2020 but denied the election results. Grassley had said he would preside over the Electoral College vote counting if then-Vice President Mike Pence did not attend. That did not happen, as Pence presided over the vote counting during the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.This year, Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the presidential election, will oversee the 2024 election vote counting set for Jan. 6, 2025.In the November general election, Republicans won a 53-47 majority in the Senate, in addition to winning a 220-215 majority seats in U.S. House elections. In addition to holding the Senate president pro tempore position, Grassley is also set to serve as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he will oversee some appointments to Trump’s cabinet, as well as judicial nominees.Grassley said in a December news release that he plans to approach the upcoming session with a focus on issues like passing the farm bill and ensuring federal government is accountable and efficient.“In the New Year, I’ll hit the ground running to advance legislative efforts to secure the border, lower the price of prescription drugs, pass a five-year Farm Bill and curb wasteful spending,” Grassley said. “Congress has a long to-do list.”Iowa Capital Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Kathie Obradovich for questions: info@iowacapitaldispatch.com.

    WASHINGTON —

    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday.

    The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. Grassley also held the position from 2019 through January 2021, before Democrats took control of Congress with a narrow 51-49 majority.

    U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, has held the position since 2023, after former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont retired from Congress.

    When Grassley last held the position, there were concerns about the role the Senate president pro tem would play in counting the Electoral College votes for the election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who lost in 2020 but denied the election results. Grassley had said he would preside over the Electoral College vote counting if then-Vice President Mike Pence did not attend. That did not happen, as Pence presided over the vote counting during the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.

    This year, Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the presidential election, will oversee the 2024 election vote counting set for Jan. 6, 2025.

    In the November general election, Republicans won a 53-47 majority in the Senate, in addition to winning a 220-215 majority seats in U.S. House elections. In addition to holding the Senate president pro tempore position, Grassley is also set to serve as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he will oversee some appointments to Trump’s cabinet, as well as judicial nominees.

    Grassley said in a December news release that he plans to approach the upcoming session with a focus on issues like passing the farm bill and ensuring federal government is accountable and efficient.

    “In the New Year, I’ll hit the ground running to advance legislative efforts to secure the border, lower the price of prescription drugs, pass a five-year Farm Bill and curb wasteful spending,” Grassley said. “Congress has a long to-do list.”

    Iowa Capital Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Kathie Obradovich for questions: info@iowacapitaldispatch.com.



    U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to retake position as Senate president pro tempore

    After serving as the president pro tempore of the Senate from 2019 to 2021, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is set to retake the position once again. Grassley, a long-time senator from Iowa, is known for his dedication to public service and commitment to upholding the principles of the Constitution.

    As president pro tempore, Grassley will preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice president and will perform various ceremonial duties. He will also be third in line to the presidency, after the vice president and the Speaker of the House.

    Grassley’s return to this important leadership position is a testament to his experience, integrity, and bipartisan approach to governing. His colleagues in the Senate have expressed confidence in his ability to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the role.

    We look forward to seeing Sen. Chuck Grassley once again serve as the Senate president pro tempore and continue to represent the interests of the American people with distinction.

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