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As Iran war ends, what injuries could Kansas troops return home with?
In questioning defense secretary Pete Hegseth, Rep. Derek Schmidt suggested some Kansas troops may return from the Iran war with brain injuries. Read More
Kansas reps want to ban Trump USDA closing FSA, NRCS field offices
Republican Derek Schmidt and Democrat Sharice Davids teamed up with legislation to ban the Trump administration from closing local USDA field offices. Read More
Kansas has 21 congressional candidates for 4 seats in US House
U.S. Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids and Ron Estes all face primary challengers in 2026 and would have general election opponents. Read More
In Kansas data center debate, Derek Schmidt gives 3 tips to consider
Rep. Derek Schmidt shares three tips for Kansas towns and cities considering data center developments, from taxes to electricity to water usage. Read More
How Kansas congressman answered gas price question from truck driver
In a recent telephone townhall, Kansas Rep. Derek Schmidt acknowledged he gave "not a very satisfying answer" to a trucker's question on gas prices. Read More
Kansas Rep. Derek Schmidt calls James Comey '8647' indictment 'a leap'
Kansas Rep. Derek Schmidt, a former attorney general, questions the indictment of James Comey over an Instagram post with seashells spelling "8647." Read More
Derek Schmidt says Trump threat to Iranian civilization went too far
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt told reporters in Topeka that President Donald Trump's threat to end civilization in the Iran war "went too far." Read More
Kansas congressman Derek Schmidt prays for troops 'in harm's way'
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt offered prayers for Kansas soldiers deployed in the Middle East, saying they are 'in harm's way.' Read More
Derek Schmidt laments employees caught in middle of DHS funding debate
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt said Coast Guard payroll processing center employees in Topeka should soon get paid, despite the DHS shutdown. Read More
Derek Schmidt talks about 'noisy' and 'disjointed' politics in DC
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt is an experienced Kansas Republican politician, but even he underestimated a difference between politics in DC and Topeka. Read More
Kansas congressman had classified Iran war meeting on 190th deployment
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt expressed confidence in Kansas National Guard troops deployed into harm's way in the Middle East for the Iran war. Read More
Why Topeka congressman Derek Schmidt supports Trump's war with Iran
Kansas Republicans in the U.S. House voted to support the war with Iran, opposing a resolution to end military action. Read More
Derek Schmidt wants ICE to be more transparent about Kansas arrests
"There's a lot of angst," said Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, urging ICE to increase transparency on immigration enforcement operations in Kansas. Read More
How Derek Schmidt compared federal government to old farm machinery
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, spoke in Topeka and made a metaphor likening the federal government to old farm machinery. Read More
Former Kansas attorney general announces bid for Congress
Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt (R) announced Friday that he will run for Congress in a bid to replace outgoing Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.). Schmidt announced his campaign just a week after LaTurner said he will retire from Congress. The three-term attorney general is now gunning for the House after narrowly losing a 2022… Read More