Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...

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

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his ...

Legislation named after an Iowan killed in a drunk driving crash by an immigrant who was not legally authorized to be in the ...

Joni Ernst said ... Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said in a statement. “Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to ...

From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary ...

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

Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, officially endorsed Pete Hegseth ... and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. As I serve on the Armed ...

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Tuesday she is supporting ... and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense.” Hegseth was questioned ...

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.