Jan 16, 2025 · When U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced this week she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the nation’s next secretary of defense, it underlined President-elect Donald Trump’s immense sway over...

Jan 15, 2025 · Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in...

Dec 6, 2024 · The pressure campaign against U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is mounting — including from some Iowa Republicans — as she has so far refused to commit to supporting Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald...

Jan 25, 2025 · Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense Friday night after a tight Senate tally that had Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tiebreaking vote.

Jan 15, 2025 · Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has championed women serving in combat roles, announced Tuesday that she will vote for Pete Hegseth,...

Jan 15, 2025 · Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the U.S. Defense Department. Ernst issued a written statement of support after Hegseth appeared yesterday at...

Dec 4, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst has 'frank and thorough conversation' with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Ernst is seen as a potential swing vote on Hegseth's appointment, which has to be confirmed by the Senate. But her background as the U.S. Senate's first female combat veteran and legislative record of addressing sexual assault and harassment in the military seems to be at odds with Hegseth's plans ...

Dec 12, 2024 · HEGSETH FACES NUMEROUS ALLEGATIONS, INCLUDING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND EXCESSIVE DRINKING. IT IS STILL UNCLEAR IF IOWA REPUBLICAN SENATOR JONI ERNST WILL SUPPORT HER CONFIRMATION.

Dec 12, 2024 · But when Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, appeared initially cool to the nomination of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s choice of Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary — a man who once said women...

Dec 11, 2024 · AMONG THEM IS PETE HEGSETH, WHO IS CONTINUING TO PRESS HIS CASE WITH SENATORS. PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP NOMINATED HIM TO BE HIS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.