Waterloo Times

Ashley Hinson, a U.S. Congress member representing Iowa's 2nd district, recently shared her views and updates through a series of tweets. Hinson, who has been serving in Congress since 2021 after replacing Abby Finkenauer, provided insights into various issues affecting both national and local communities.

On January 21, 2025, Hinson highlighted the efforts of President Trump and Mike Waltz in securing the release of two Americans detained by the Taliban regime. She expressed her relief for the families involved, stating: "President Trump and Mike Waltz already delivering meaningful results - they secured the release of two wrongfully detained Americans held by the Taliban regime. My heart goes out to these families & I am overjoyed they are reunited."

Later that day, Hinson addressed concerns regarding severe winter weather conditions in Iowa. She advised residents to prepare for harsh temperatures and directed them to resources for safety information: "Iowans are tough, but these extremely cold temperatures are dangerous. Be prepared for winter conditions — visit https://t.co/tRizcDQ8hK for resources and information!"

On January 22, 2025, Hinson offered a brief welcome back message as many returned to work following the holiday season: "Welcome back to work."