Pete Hegseth said he will support the continuation of women serving in combat roles if he is approved to become Defense ...

Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to ... emphasized the need for “equal” but not “equitable” ...

Joni Ernst pressed Pete Hegseth about women’s roles in the military ... emphasized the need for “equal” but not “equitable” standards for those serving in uniform, agreed that women should have the ...

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her ...

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate ... “For those of us who want to make sure our men and women in uniform are being led by a strong individual, I think we took it all very seriously.

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.

Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm ... “equal” but not “equitable” standards for those serving in uniform, agreed that women should have the opportunity to serve.