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Iran Strikes Show 'They Don't Want to Negotiate', We Should Strike 'as Hard as Possible'
On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line," Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said that Iran's strikes earlier in the day show "that the | Clips Read More
Iowa leaders react to death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and fellow U.S. senators, Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley, are among Iowa leaders reacting to the death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham. Read More
Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: ICE, Border Patrol Funding Take Priority Over Weaponization Fund
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Newsmax Tuesday that Republicans must keep their attention on funding border security and immigration enforcement despite growing divisions within the GOP over a proposed fund designed to compensate Americans who claim they were wronged by the federal government. Read More
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primary
The retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday’s state primary, creating competitive nomination contests to replace them and a chain reaction of open seats down the ballot. The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers. The next Iowa governor could also play a pivotal role in the 2028 election, given the state’s long history of making or breaking presidential hopefuls. Read More
What to expect in the Iowa state primary
The retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa have had ripple effects throughout Tuesday’s state primary, creating competitive nomination contests to replace them and a chain reaction of open seats down the ballot. Read More
Sen. Joni Ernst to Newsmax: GOP Must Unite, Govern
Appearing on Newsmax's Wake Up America, Ernst said Republicans still have major priorities to accomplish despite internal divisions following several high-profile primary defeats of GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump. Read More
Did Joni Ernst expose Pete Hegseth for 'stolen valor' by asking to see combat badge during Senate hearing?
The story was yet another fabricated political confrontation, using real footage to lend credibility to a false claim. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More