Nov 17 Sen. Chuck Grassley says he tested positive for novel coronavirus By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Barrett keeping ‘open mind’ on cameras in court By Associated Press Previous nominees have also expressed openness but have cooled to the idea once they became justices. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 7:29 Grassley: Barrett has been ‘very transparent’ in answering questions Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, before which Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett appeared Tuesday to answer lawmakers’ questions. Grassley joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Barrett’s “outstanding credentials,” why he is satisfied with… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch 5:16 What’s next in the fight over Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat? The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has already launched a high-stakes political battle over whether President Trump and Senate Republicans can push through a nomination and fill her seat before the November election. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
Jul 23 Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The bill would for the first time limit drug copays for people with Medicare's "Part D" prescription plan, by capping patients' out-of-pocket costs at $3,100 a year starting in 2022. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Top pharmaceutical executives face Senate committee questions over drug pricing By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Senators grilled CEOs of seven major drug companies on Tuesday over high prescription drug prices that are a drain on Medicare and Medicaid and a burden to millions of Americans. The extraordinary public accounting was a sign that Congress and… Continue reading
Jan 28 Bipartisan Senate bill would require public report from Mueller probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal are proposing that special counsel Robert Mueller be required to submit a report to Congress and the public when his Russia investigation is complete. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 9:56 Sens. Grassley, Durbin on ‘smarter’ criminal law, bipartisanship The Senate is expected to take up criminal justice reform before year end. A proposed overhaul would lower mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes, ban the shackling of pregnant prisoners and ensure inmates stay closer to family. Judy Woodruff talks… Continue watching
Sep 28 Senate panel sets 1:30 p.m. vote on Kavanaugh By Associated Press Republicans have slim 11-10 majority on the committee. Continue reading
Sep 27 Grassley: Attorneys for other Kavanaugh accusers are ‘stonewalling’ By Joshua Barajas Grassley said the committee has tried to request evidence from attorneys representing two other women who have accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, and that attorneys have not cooperated. Continue reading