Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the president pro tempore of the Senate and third in the presidential line of succession, announced on Tuesday evening that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Earlier in the day, Grassley shared that he had been exposed to COVID-19 and was in quarantine. After his positive test result, Grassley, 87, tweeted that he is "feeling good and will keep up on my work for the people of Iowa from home. I appreciate everyone's well wishes and prayers and look forward to resuming my normal schedule soon."
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