Grassley’s “gotcha” hearing stunt broke Senate rules and is now the subject of an inquiry. Neither Senator bothered to object to Trump’s call for Iran to “take out” two American cities

Grassley’s “gotcha” hearing stunt broke Senate rules and is now the subject of an inquiry. Neither Senator bothered to object to Trump’s call for Iran to “take out” two American cities

Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) presided over the biggest debacles of a congressional hearing in recent history Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA) presided over the biggest debacles of a congressional hearing in recent history Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Don’t be fooled by Rep. Ashley Hinson’s recent misleading rhetoric. Her latest vote in Congress - like the five she cast before it - was to let the war continue.

Also this week: Updates on Farm Bill and Iran War votes cast by Iowans in Congress

Also this week: Updates on Farm Bill and Iran War votes cast by Iowans in Congress

Also this week: Updates on Farm Bill and Iran War votes cast by Iowans in Congress

Also this week: Updates on Farm Bill and Iran War votes cast by Iowans in Congress

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

(WASHINGTON, DC) — After decades spent working first as a political reporter, and then as a senior staffer for members of the U.S.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

(WASHINGTON, DC) — After decades spent working first as a political reporter, and then as a senior staffer for members of the U.S.

(WASHINGTON, DC) — After decades spent working first as a political reporter, and then as a senior staffer for members of the U.S.

(WASHINGTON, DC) — After decades spent working first as a political reporter, and then as a top staffer for members of the U.S.

It was never about cutting deficits; it’s about tearing down government, reducing regulation and promoting extreme Christian ideology, Catholic journalist and author Dan Rodricks writes.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Let me say this straight out: Any farmer who still thinks Republicans are good for farmers needs to have their head examined.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Let me say this straight out: Any farmer who still thinks Republicans are good for farmers needs to have their head examined.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Let me say this straight out: Any farmer who still thinks Republicans are good for farmers needs to have their head examined.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Let me say this straight out: Any farmer who still thinks Republicans are good for farmers needs to have their head examined.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Let me say this straight out: Any farmer who still thinks Republicans are good for farmers needs to have their head examined.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

PHOTO CREDIT: Official photo, Office of Rep.

PHOTO CREDIT: Official photo, Office of Rep.

PHOTO CREDIT: Offiial.

Both in the twilight of their Senate careers, are re-writing how Iowa history books will remember them. And its not good.

Both in the twilight of their Senate careers, are re-writing how Iowa history books will remember them. And its not good.

Both in the twilight of their Senate careers, are re-writing how Iowa history books will remember them. And its not good.

Iowa’s Senator Fails Test of Leadership in Blanche AG Hearings

Iowa’s Senator Fails Test of Leadership in Blanche AG Hearings

Iowa’s Senator Fails Test of Leadership in Blanche AG Hearings

Iowa’s Senator Fails Test of Leadership in Blanche AG Hearings

In the Wake of Mitch McConnell’s Incapacity Vanishing Act, 92 Year Senator Chuck Grassley Owes Us All a Health "Transparency Plan”

Can we get a "do-over" in five years when Trump is gone from the White House and do it right?

Can we get a "do-over" in five years when Trump is gone from the White House and do it right?

Former U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chair Tom Harkin says Farm Bill failure is “unconscionable” and harms family farmers

Finding a story in Donald Trump's Washington, DC isn't the writer's challenge these days. Outrages, corruption and bad policy choices are everywhere. Selecting just one to cover is the real challenge.

Finding a story in Donald Trump's Washington, DC isn't the writer's challenge these days. Outrages, corruption and bad policy choices are everywhere. Selecting just one to cover is the real challenge.

Finding a story in Donald Trump's Washington, DC isn't the writer's challenge these days. Outrages, corruption and bad policy choices are everywhere. Selecting just one to cover is the real challenge.

Meanwhile, Iowa's US Senators Double Down on Backing Trump’s $1.776 Billion Slush Fund for Cop Killing Insurrectionists

His days of railing against $500 Pentagon hammers are long gone. Iowa senator now embraces Trump's waste, fraud and abuse. Big time.

PHOTO CREDIT: Screen grab from US Senate Judiciary Committee website

PHOTO CREDIT: Screen grab from US Senate Judiciary Committee website

PHOTO CREDIT: Screen grab from US Senate Judiciary Committee website

Consistently ahead of the curve political commentary and analysis. Click to read Barry Piatt on Politics: - Behind the Curtains, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.