Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services ... “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 ...

But Hegseth emerged this week from his confirmation hearing at the Senate Armed Services Committee relatively unscathed and with support from Republicans like Iowa's Joni Ernst who previously ...

Even before Cassidy’s public backing of the nominee, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who was seen weeks ago as a toss-up vote, said during Simon Conway’s radio show after the contentious hearing ...

Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of ...

Joni Ernst, of Iowa, who previously expressed concerns ... D-N.Y. "I respect every single female service member that has put on the uniform, past and present. My critiques, senator, recently ...

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) during his confirmation hearing ... to be the secretary of Defense for all men and women in uniform who fight so heroically. They have so many other options.

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

Joni Ernst had been seen as a key hurdle to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation. She approached her questions firmly but without ...

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump ...

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.