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Bill would bar sex criminals from getting federal pensions in wake of Eric Swalwell scandal
Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) teamed up on the "No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act," which comes in the aftermath of the rape and sexual misconduct accusations that forced former Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign.
Ernst to Newsmax: Planned Parenthood Got $90 Million in COVID Loans From Biden WH
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said on Newsmax that the Biden administration improperly directed more than $90 million in forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans to Planned Parenthood affiliates despite their ineligibility, adding she uncovered the payments while investigating alleged COVID-19 relief fraud and efforts to recover taxpayer funds.
Biden Admin Hid Loans to Planned Parenthood It Was Ineligible For
Biden administration officials may have broken the law by hiding pandemic-era small business loans to abortion giant Planned Parenthood, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said.
Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: Trump 'On Right Track' With Iran Pressure Campaign
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Wednesday on Newsmax that President Donald Trump is absolutely on the right track in confronting Iran, calling for sustained sanctions and increased pressure.
Sen. Joni Ernst leads Republicans in anti-fraud package to save $240 billion
Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, led fellow Republicans on Wednesday in announcing an anti-fraud package to save $240 billion.
GOP group to spend $29 million to support Ashley Hinson's Senate bid
The Senate Leadership Fund plans to spend $29 million in Iowa to support U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson's bid to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: Demand Better Tracking of Federal Spending
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the federal government is lax on tracking how it spends the money of American taxpayers.
Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: Optimism Rising for Resolution to Shutdown
Senate Republicans are expressing growing optimism that negotiations to end the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown may be nearing a resolution, with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, saying Tuesday on Newsmax there are signs of a potential breakthrough.