Joni Ernst gives warm welcome to Trump nominees despite giving Hegseth the cold shoulder
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has met with several of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees in recent weeks, some of whom have received more favorable responses than others. On Monday, Ernst met with: Tulsi GabbardNamed Director of National Intelligence Kash Patelappointed FBI Director. Ernst spoke positively about both candidates, calling Gabbard a “strong, proven leader” and praising […]
‘Political price to pay’: Trump orbit expected to ramp up Ernst criticisms while she withholds Hegseth support
President-elect Donald Trump's allies are expected to step up their criticism of Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, who has been slow to express support for Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary. “It’s really simple: If you oppose President Trump’s nominees, you oppose Trump’s policies and you pay a political price for that. We are […]
Ernst says there will be 'thorough vetting' of Hegseth before moving forward
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she is not yet ready to fully support President-elect Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, and would like to hear more from him. “I'm a sexual assault survivor, and I've worked really hard to combat sexual assault in the military, so I want to hear more about that,” […]
Ernst and Hegseth to resume meetings next week
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said she plans to meet with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth again next week as he continues to make his pitch to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “Pete Hegseth and I will continue to have constructive conversations as we move through this process together. We plan to meet again next week,” Ernst […]
Pete Hegseth says he had ‘substantive conversation’ with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support
President Trump maintains support for Hegseth FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jackie Heinrich shares the latest on President-elect Trump's public support for the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense on “Truth Society'' and “Special Report.'' I will explain it here. President-elect Trump on Friday expressed public support for embattled defense secretary nominee […]
Ernst Under Heat, Denies She’s Behind Campaign to Tank Hegseth’s Nomination
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Thursday launched a campaign on Capitol Hill to block Defense Secretary candidate Pete Hegseth's nomination and win the job herself after a surge in support for him. She denied any involvement. “I'm not campaigning against Pete,” she said said real clear politics White House correspondent Philip Wegman added that it […]
Ernst, Elon, Vivek Target Federal Waste, Telework Abuses in 1st DOGE Caucus
A year-long investigation by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa found that federal bureaucrats are costing taxpayers billions of dollars while avoiding their responsibilities in office, including: It has been revealed that this includes reports of staff working from home attending meetings while “relaxing on the beach” and “relaxing in bubble baths”. The first Senate […]
Ernst Declines to Give Support to Hegseth During Fox News Appearance
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Thursday on FNC's “America's Newsroom” voiced her support for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth. I refused. The Iowa Republican said the vetting process needs to continue. “I had a really long, long conversation with Pete yesterday,” she said. “I appreciate his […]
Senate DOGE leader Ernst to take on government telework abuse at first meeting with Musk, Ramaswamy
exclusive: Senator Joni Ernst Government Efficiency Bureau (DOGE) Plans to reduce telework for government employees and sell vacant government office space. Ernst, R-Iowa, is the chair of the Senate DOGE caucus and has been working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy since President-elect Trump nominated them to lead the new agency. Mr. Musk and Mr. […]
Sen. Ernst gives DOGE blueprint to slash $2 trillion in government waste — from vacant buildings to absurd scientific studies
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has issued a statement to President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency: blueprint Cut more than $2 trillion in wasteful government spending. Ernst's Monday letter Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy enumerated to the co-chairs a number of ways DOGE could begin to wean the United States out of its $36 […]