Sen. Joni Ernst includes a ban on lab research from China and Russia in the national defense bill
WASHINGTON – A significant military budget bill making its way through Congress features provisions aimed at preventing taxpayer money from benefiting foreign adversaries like Russia and China. The first amendment, introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), tightens restrictions on research funding from academic institutions linked to nations deemed hostile to the U.S. It specifically bans […]
Sen. Joni Ernst Seeks to Prevent Fraudulent Payments in Major Spending Bill
Sen. Joni Ernst Advocates for Fraud Prevention in Federal Programs Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently discussed with a news outlet her goal to solidify amendments within a significant spending bill aimed at preventing fraudulent payments in federal programs. She emphasized the need for protective measures, suggesting that current government spending lacks adequate safeguards, which has […]
Sen. Joni Ernst advocates for ending taxpayer-funded union time in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Senator Joni Ernst is pushing to modify a recently passed major legislation in the House to address longstanding practices involving taxpayer-funded union time. In 2019, it was reported that around $160 million of taxpayer money was allocated to union time for federal employees, and Ernst (R-Iowa) is now seeking updated statistics. Her proposal, known as […]
Crockett: ‘No one’ chose Ernst to be ‘anyone’s undertaker’
Crockett Criticizes Ernst Over Controversial Medicaid Comments On Wednesday, Senator Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) took Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to task regarding her controversial comments about Medicaid, which included a statement that “we’ll die,” followed by a sarcastic video she shared later. “Look, nobody decided you should become a grave digger. People want to ensure they […]
Ted Cruz and Joni Ernst Join Forces to Seek Answers on Taxpayer-Funded Bias at NPR
Senators Challenge NPR’s Editorial Standards Republican Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Ted Cruz of Texas have reached out to National Public Radio (NPR) with concerns regarding the outlet’s editorial practices. In a recent piece, Uri Berliner highlighted instances of perceived bias at NPR, noting the absence of a “diversity of perspectives.” This criticism came […]
Jeffries criticizes Ernst regarding Medicaid reductions
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) took aim at Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Tuesday, looking to downplay concerns that President Trump’s agenda could lead to dire consequences for the nation, including cuts to Medicaid. Last week, Ernst stirred controversy during a city hall meeting when audience members expressed fears that “people will die” due […]
Iowa Democrat to enter race against Ernst following her contentious comments on Medicaid
Rep. JD Scholten, a Democrat from Iowa, has officially announced his challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), following controversial comments she made at a recent City Hall event. Reflecting on her remarks over the weekend, Scholten mentioned, “I thought about it for a while, and that’s when I said it. I included it in the […]
Ernst and Blunt-Rochester propose legislation to lower reliance on foreign supply chains
Senators Call for Domestic Manufacturing Analysis In a bipartisan move, senators are preparing to submit a resolution urging Commerce Secretary Howard Luttonick to explore new sites and infrastructure for high-demand products that are currently not produced in the United States. This initiative aims to evaluate the feasibility of domestic manufacturing for these goods. Senate Chairman […]
Ernst and Comer call for changes to federal charge card rules after spending on casinos and bars by the DOD
Concerns Over Federal Credit Card Use Raised by Lawmakers House Observation Committee Chairman James Komer, R-KY, and Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, are pressing for an investigation into the federal government’s use of credit cards after uncovering thousands of questionable charges. These expenditures, which have used taxpayer money, went to casinos, bars, and nightclubs. The call […]
Sen. Joni Ernst Slows Down the Green New Deal for Trains
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced a bill on Thursday that has disrupted Democratic plans for establishing zero-emission trains. “I’m effectively derailing another Green New Deal initiative,” Ernst communicated to Breitbart News. “We need to keep those outlandish California train concepts from becoming a reality. Railroads are vital for transporting both agricultural products and goods that […]