Ernst puts forward a proposal to reveal the real costs of government shutdowns to taxpayers
Senator Introduces Bill to Detail Costs of Government Shutdown Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa presented a new bill on Wednesday aimed at requiring federal agencies to provide detailed reports on the actual costs incurred during the government shutdown, which includes compensating furloughed employees. Ernst criticized what she termed “Mr. Schumer’s government shutdown antics,” asserting that […]
Sen. Joni Ernst suggests more than $2 trillion in federal reductions amid shutdown
Senate Republicans Pursue Spending Cuts Amid Ongoing Shutdown In the face of continuing federal government shutdowns, Senate Republicans have identified potential spending cuts totaling a trillion dollars. Executive and Budget Director Russ Vought has announced plans to withhold nearly $30 billion in federal funds from certain states and cities, while Senate Democrats remain opposed to […]
Ernst spearheads Republican push to eliminate DEI regulations as deadline approaches on September 30
Republicans Aim to Overhaul Biden-Era DEI Rules Republicans on the Small Business Commission are racing against time to eliminate rules from the Biden administration that mandate 10% of federal contracts target Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This comes as the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has cautioned Maryland regarding its management of the Francis […]
Senator Ernst states that the killing of Charlie Kirk motivated young conservatives.
Joni Ernst Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Impact Joni Ernst, who heads the Senate’s Dozi Committee, recently shared some personal insights regarding Charlie Kirk. The news of his passing initially came to her through a text from her daughter during a Senate committee meeting. “I was trying to focus on the discussion while getting updates from […]
Sen. Joni Ernst Takes Action to End Funding for ‘Transgender Apps’ and Other ‘Woke Ideas’ in Important Defense Technology Program
Sen. Joni Ernst Proposes Legislation to Cut DEI Funding from Defense Programs Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has put forward a new bill aimed at eliminating funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly concerning “transgender apps,” within significant defense technology initiatives. In a statement, Ernst expressed her concerns about the current direction of the SBIR-STTR […]
Trump supports Ashley Hinson for the Iowa Senate position as Joni Ernst steps down.
Trump Endorses Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race Former President Donald Trump announced his support for GOP Sen. Ashley Hinson, who is aiming to take over the Senate seat of Joni Ernst in Iowa. Hinson, a former television news anchor representing Iowa’s second congressional district, expressed her unwavering support for Trump during her campaign launch […]
Hinson receives support from GOP leaders for Senate campaign in Iowa against Ernst
Hinson Kicks Off Senate Campaign with GOP Support Hours before Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson began her statewide campaign to support GOP Senator Joni Ernst’s re-election, she received backing from key Senate Republicans. “The Senate needs conservative fighters, and that’s exactly what you get with Ashley Hinson,” noted Senator John Tune, who showed his support on […]
Republicans Rally Around Ashley Hinson’s Senate Campaign To Replace Retiring Joni Ernst
Iowa’s Senate Race Heats Up as Joni Ernst Retires With the retirement of Republican Senator Joni Ernst, the Iowa Senate race for 2026 is already in motion, and Republicans appear to be scrambling to secure their footing. Ashley Hinson, a current state representative, has announced her candidacy, receiving endorsements from prominent figures including Senator John […]
Sen. Joni Ernst Reveals She Will Not Run for Reelection in 2026
Senator Joni Ernst Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection in 2026 In a video message on Tuesday, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced she will not run for another term in 2026, marking the end of her time in the Senate after over a decade. Her public service career, which includes roles in the US Army […]
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa declares she will not run for re-election in the 2026 midterms.
Senator Joni Ernst Announces She Will Not Seek Reelection Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing that she will not pursue reelection in the mid-2026 elections. She described this decision as a complex one, stemming from her desire to focus on her growing family after reflecting deeply on her […]