Topic: Senator Grassley

Senator Lindsey Graham was seen fist-bumping Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the Senate floor, an interaction described by some media outlets as a "welcome." Meanwhile, 87-year-old Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa tested positive for COVID-19, marking his first missed vote in 27 years.

Senator Chuck Grassley comments on the promotion of incivility in American society, linking it to political "resistance" movements. The segment includes audio clips of protesters chanting "we believe you" in the halls of Congress. Maria Bartiromo's membership in the Council on Foreign Relations is also briefly noted.

Senator Chuck Grassley has criticized the extension of the EB-5 Immigration Waiver Investor Program, which allows foreigners to obtain a visa by investing $500,000 in a U.S. business. Grassley warns the program is rife with fraud, money laundering, and national security risks, acting as a "back door" for entry into the country.

The hosts review a clip of Senator Chuck Grassley chairing a committee meeting to determine if he sounds intoxicated. They analyze his speech patterns and interactions with Senator Coons and Senator Flake. While one host suggests he sounds "slathered," the other concludes he is simply tired during the roll call vote.

Senator Patrick Leahy is observed chairing a committee hearing involving Senators Cornyn and Grassley. His speech patterns during the roll call and amendment filing process lead to speculation regarding his physical state or level of exhaustion.

Senators Mark Udall and Chuck Grassley debate the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, with Udall comparing the threat to a "cyber 9/11." Grassley criticizes the lack of transparency, noting the bill was introduced and rushed to the floor without committee debate or public access to the text. The legislation is being handled through "huddled backroom meetings" despite promises of government transparency.

The FBI replaced Osama bin Laden on the Most Wanted list with Eric Justin Toth, a former teacher accused of possessing child pornography. The hosts argue this is a distraction from Senator Chuck Grassley's investigation into 5,200 Pentagon employees allegedly involved in similar crimes. They question why a 2008 case has suddenly become a top national priority.

A sound clip from the Senate Budget Committee features Senator Chuck Grassley joking with Chairman Ken Conrad about a past political favor. The exchange concludes with Grassley mentioning that Conrad's wife said the same thing, prompting laughter and observations about the rare presence of stand-up comedy in the Senate.