GOP Sen. Joni Ernst is facing some intra-party unrest in Iowa as she weighs whether to support Donald Trump's secretary of ...

Hegseth's bid to be Trump's defense secretary probably needs the Iowa senator's backing to make it through his confirmation ...

Senator Ernst has a chance to buttress a reputation for taking seriously allegations of abuse against women, writes Rekha ...

"As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources," Sen. Joni ...

Ernst, the first female combat veteran in the Senate, has been threatened with a primary challenge over her reticence - so ...

Sen. Joni Ernst, who had been reticent about Defense Secretary designee Pete Hegseth’s forthcoming nomination due to the accusations against him, signaled she is warming up to the former Fox ...

Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth says he had a “very good meeting” with Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst, his second ...

When it comes to Pete Hegseth’s bid to be the next Pentagon chief, each senator gets a vote. But one vote matters more than others. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran ...

Clarence Thomas confidante Mark Paoletta is returning to OMB as general counsel. Sharped-eyed readers will recall Paoletta as ...

President-elect Trump threw his support behind embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth Friday as the nominee continues to meet with Republican senators.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is not only a critical swing vote as the nomination of Pete Hegseth teeters on the edge over claims of misconduct. She could also be Hegseth’s replacement should he ...

Sen. Joni Ernst admitted Thursday that she was not ready to vote “yes” on Defense Secretary-designee Pete Hegseth — in a setback for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick, who is facing a ...