The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...

On Monday, the night before hearings to confirm Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for Secretary of Defense, were ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Defense, faced tough questions from Democratic ...

Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst confirmed her support for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense late ...

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate ...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, she announced Tuesday night after his first confirmation hearing.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Senator Joni Ernst could be the key to securing Pete Hegseth’s path to Secretary of Defense.

But also in the spotlight: Sen. Joni Ernst (R., Iowa), whose support the Trump transition team views as crucial. Ernst, a former Army National Guard commander, endured a torrent of criticism from ...

Ernst addressed three priorities during her allotted time: securing a clean Pentagon audit, supporting women in combat and combatting sexual assault in the military.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images ...

“Top DOGE” Sen. Joni Ernst is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to cease awarding new grants until President-elect Donald Trump’s administration sets up new leadership.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team sees Sen. Joni Ernst’s support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth as ...