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Senator, 91, Claims Position as Third in Line for Presidency

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Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is the longest-serving congressional Republican.

Grace Harrington

Grace Harrington

Breaking News Intern

Published Jan. 3 2025 1:54PM EST

Chuck Grassley (R-IA) leaves the Senate floor as the Senate is working through the weekend on a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel at the US Capitol on February 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. The bill includes $60 billion to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, $14.1 billion in security assistance for Israel, $9.2 billion in humanitarian assistance and $4.8 billion to support regional partners in the Indo-Pacific region, among other provisions, according to the Senate Appropriations Committee. — Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images

Grace Harrington

Grace Harrington

Breaking News Intern

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