
Joni Ernst
The latest on Joni Ernst. A Republican, Ernst was elected to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate in 2014. In 2016 she was a rumored vice presidential candidate for Donald Trump. Before serving in the U.S. Senate, Ernst was in the Iowa State Senate from 2011 to 2014.
Cheney, Kinzinger Blast Madison Cawthorn for 'Echoing Putin Propaganda'
The criticism of the GOP congressman came after he called Ukraine's president a "thug" and his government "incredibly evil."
Madison Cawthorn Lectured by Republican After Calling Zelensky a 'Thug'
A video of Cawthorn was published on Thursday by WRAL, showing the North Carolina lawmaker insulting Ukraine's leader, breaking his own party line.
GOP Senators Caution U.S. Engaging Russia Would Trigger World War III
Senator Marco Rubio said Sunday that declaring a no-fly zone over Ukraine is "not just some rule you pass that everybody has to oblige by."
Joni Ernst Calls for Sanctions on Russia 'Now,' Slams Biden 'Appeasement'
The GOP senator warned Putin might move into other Eastern European countries if he invades Ukraine.
14 Republicans Defy Trump, Vote to Break Filibuster to Raise Debt Ceiling
Democrats will now be able to raise the debt ceiling with a fast-track simple majority vote in the Senate.
Tucker Carlson Slams GOP Senators for Backing 'pointless' Russia Conflict
The Fox News host criticized Senators Roger Wicker and Joni Ernst for their views on U.S. involvement in the spat between Ukraine and Russia.
Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All
"It is wrong to force our daughters, mothers, wives, and sisters to fight our wars," Republican Missouri Senator Josh Hawley said.
Every Female Senator Urges to Protect Women in Afghanistan
"We will advise, support, and enable those efforts through legislation and engagement with your Administration," the senators stated.
Senator Joni Ernst Says Biden's Vax Mandate Is a 'Diversion Away From 9/11'
The Republican senator said the Biden administration is "leading by coercion" after announcing the new vaccine requirements Wednesday.
Joni Ernst Says U.S. 'Absolutely' Should Send Military Convoys Into Kabul
"We are the strongest military on the face of this planet," the Iowa Republican senator said on Sunday.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Says Liz Cheney Should Stand Her Ground
The only other woman in elected GOP leadership defended Cheney in a recent interview.
Lawmakers React to Biden's Plan to Remove Troops from Afghanistan By 9/11
President Joe Biden is facing pushback from some members of Congress who say they weren't briefed on his upcoming announcement that he'll remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan by a new September 11 deadline and have more questions about what will happen in the region.
GOP, NRA Oppose Parts of Violence Against Women Act as Domestic Abuse Rises
Republicans and the NRA are opposed to a provision which would prevent any partner convicted of stalking or abuse from obtaining a firearm.
Joni Ernst Sparks Backlash by Getting Vaccine After Spreading Conspiracy
The GOP senator from Iowa received the COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday despite saying earlier she was "so skeptical" of the coronavirus mortality rate and suggesting health-care workers were faking the number of COVID deaths.
GOP Senator Calls Election Rigging Claims From Trump Campaign 'Outrageous'
"To have that accusation offhandedly thrown out there just to confuse our voters across the United States, I think that is absolutely wrong," she added.
Joni Ernst Wins Re-Election in Tough Campaign Against Theresa Greenfield
Eyes were on Iowa on Tuesday because the outcome of its Senate race could be the difference between Republican and Democrat control of the Senate.
GOP Senator Ernst Regains Lead From Dem Challenger Greenfield in Iowa: Poll
Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has taken a slim lead over Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield in a poll that showed her losing by 5 percent weeks earlier.
GOP Senators Deb Fischer and Joni Ernst Seen at Trump Rally Without Masks
As Trump gave a shout out to Ernst and Fischer during his address in Nebraska, the camera showed both senators surrounded by people and not wearing masks.
With Just One Week to Election, These GOP Senate Seats Most Likely to Flip
Democrats need to gain at least four seats to take control of the Senate.
Three Weeks to Election, Dems Have 70 Percent Chance of Controlling Senate
At least eight GOP incumbents are in danger of losing their seats, while just one Democrat looks likely to be ousted.
Senator Joni Ernst Calls for Judiciary Committee to Get COVID Tests
Ernst said that "it would be smart" for the Senate Judiciary Committee to be tested for COVID-19, but committee member Lindsey Graham says he doesn't need one because of a letter from his doctor.
Forecasts: Democrats More Likely Than Republicans to Control Next Senate
Democrats need to gain at least four seats to take control of the upper chamber of Congress from the GOP.
GOP Senator's Campaign Talks SCOTUS Opening Shortly After Ginsburg Death
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst sent out a fundraising campaign email detailing the Supreme Court vacancy shortly after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was announced.
One Democrat and Seven Republicans in Senate Appear Vulnerable
Democrats would need to win at least four Republican seats while maintaining all their current seats to take control of the upper chamber of Congress.
Obama Endorses Democrats Seeking to Unseat Republicans Graham, Collins
Obama said the people he was endorsing made him "optimistic" about the country's future long after November's election.
GOP Senators Trail Democratic Challengers in Arizona, Iowa, Maine, N.C.
Democrats hope to flip at least four seats while maintaining all their current seats in order to take control of the Senate.
Republican Iowa Senator Says She 'Will Always Defend Our Caucus Process'
"It's bipartisan," Joni Ernst said. "Iowa launched Barack Obama a number of years ago."
GOP Senator Says Biden Impeachment Remarks 'Taken Entirely Out of Context'
Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst said her remarks about former Vice President Joe Biden being impeached for his dealings in Ukraine if he were to be elected were "taken entirely out of context."
GOP Senator Warns Republicans May Impeach Joe Biden If He Wins White House
"Joe Biden should be very careful what he's asking for," Senator Joni Ernst said.
GOP Senator Says Trump's Handling of Ukraine Was Done in 'Wrong Manner'
"Maybe not the perfect call," Senator Joni Ernst said.