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...

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 14, 2025 · U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst pressed Pete Hegseth about women’s roles in the military and thanked him for their “frank” discussions as he sat before an often-contentious hearing on his nomination...

Jan 15, 2025 · Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican, questioned Hegseth on his beliefs on whether women in the military should be allowed to serve in combat.

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 · U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who is a military veteran, said she had a "thorough" conversation with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Schedule Football Basketball Recruiting Odds Newsletter. POLITICS. ... Iowa's senior senator, told the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that it's "premature" to discuss another nominee with one already before the ...

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 5, 2024 · DES MOINES, Iowa — Both of Iowa’s United States Senators are busy this week meeting with nominees for positions in the Trump administration cabinet. Senator Joni Ernst took to X after meeting with the nomination for U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete …

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, faces a contentious Senate hearing over past allegations and military leadership readiness.