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GOP Strategist Warns: 'Three-Alarm Fire' As Democrats Out-Raise 3 Senators

"The party was shaken by that," Scott Reed said. "We're all worried," he added.

Republican Senator Claimed Kellyanne Conway Was Being Fired But 'Misspoke'

Republican Senator Joni Ernst may not have heard President Donald Trump say he would not fire Conway for Hatch Act violations.

Republicans warn fate of USMCA in joepardy with Mexico tariffs

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Republicans Warn Trump: Mexican Tariffs Will 'Jeopardize Passage' of USMCA

The trade deal requires approval of Congress, meaning Trump still needs to win over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before the measure can pass—something tariffs with Mexico won't help. Now, even Republicans are expressing doubts.

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Calling Farmers 'Patriots' Doesn't 'Pay the Bills,' GOP Senator Says

"One in five jobs in Iowa is tied directly to trade," Senator Joni Ernst said. "Most of that is around the farming sector, our agricultural sector. So it is very tense times."

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Senator Joni Ernst Says She Was Raped in College

The Republican senator from Iowa disclosed the allegation in the wake of details being reported about her divorce.

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Iowa Senator Condemns Steve King's 'Racist' Remarks

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst condemned King's comments on white supremacy as "offensive" and "racist."

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Former Presidents Could Lose Unlimited Expense Accounts

Presidents get about $200,000 per year after they leave office, and unlimited work expenses. Many earn millions in speaking fees and book deals.

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Two Senate Rising Stars Take On the Military

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushed their policy priorities with votes on their amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.