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 Congress and the grassroots in Iowa as he returns to the White House.

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense is one step closer to receiving the GOP votes he needs to sail through his Senate confirmation process after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst – once a critical holdout in her support of Pete Hegseth – revealed Tuesday she would indeed give his nomination the green light.

Look at Nebraska's just-completed Senate race to see that fealty to Donald Trump wouldn't guarantee Ernst keeps her seat, writes Mike Michener.

Her Iowa ties have prompted some MAGA-minded Republicans in Iowa and across the country to suggest on social media that Lake would be a strong potential primary challenger to Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. And her appearance in the state could heighten that ...

As far as Pete Hegseth’s nomination for secretary of Defense goes, Senator Joni Ernst was the ball game, and it was over in the second inning. Given her years of advocacy on behalf of women in the military and against sexual assault,

Trump’s defense secretary. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, announced on a local news radio show on Tuesday that she would vote to confirm ...

Joni Ernst faces a pivotal decision ... Ernst, fearing a primary challenge from the MAGA right, will likely vote to confirm most, if not all, of Trump’s nominees. But this would be a mistake.

Joni Ernst. And her appearance in the state could ... which will work to support MAGA and "America first" candidates and agendas. James McLaughlin said she thinks that, second to Trump himself ...

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In a clear demonstration of unwavering support for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices, Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has announced his intention to vote in favor of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.

During Day 1 of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearings, Warren confronted the Trump nominee over his "straight up” opposition to women in combat roles. “I'm quoting you from the podcast,” she said.