Capitol Protests

Both Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have been confirmed safe during the protests that took place today on the Capitol.

Illinois' 17th District U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos has been confirmed safe during the protests that took place today on the Capitol.

Hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday (January 6) in an attempt to disrupt Congress' scheduled certification of the 2020 presidential election.

All four Iowa U.S. House of Representatives have been confirmed safe during the protests that continue to happen at the Capitol.

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has been confirmed safe and was escorted out by Secret Service in the midst of a debate over the electoral votes of Arizona.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has announced on social media that her and her staff are safe during the current protest happening at the Capital Building, and condemns the protestors.