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 […]
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 […]
Sen. Joni Ernst will reveal she is not running for re-election in the Iowa Senate.
Ernst Will Not Seek Reelection Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst has decided not to run for reelection in the upcoming midterms next year. The 55-year-old, who first joined the Senate in 2014, is expected to officially announce her retirement next week. Ernst, a veteran who served in both the Army Reserve and the Iowa National […]
Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa likely to reveal she will not seek reelection
Senator Joni Ernst, a former Iraq War veteran and Iowa’s first female member of Congress, is anticipated to announce her decision not to run for reelection next month. This will leave another seat vacant in Iowa, where Democrats may see a chance to gain some traction. As Senate Republicans strive to keep their majority, Ernst […]
Sen. Joni Ernst calls for an investigation into federal misuse of unemployment benefits after five individuals received over $400K.
Senator Joni Ernst Addresses Unemployment Fraud Among Federal Employees WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is taking action after identifying a group of individuals she’s labeled as “rip-off artists” who allegedly received “fraudulent unemployment benefits.” This revelation emerged from a federal government audit that has implications for nearly $500,000 in taxpayer money. In a letter […]
Joni Ernst Shares Updates on the Senate DOGE Caucus After Elon Musk
Iowa Senator Highlights Government Savings On Thursday, Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst announced significant savings achieved by the government, boasting about billions of dollars cut from wasteful spending. During her remarks, Ernst introduced Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, referencing their involvement in bringing over $2 trillion in letters as part […]
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Senator Joni Ernst Applaud Guilty Plea of SBA Official in $500K COVID Loan Fraud Case
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) expressed support for a guilty plea from a former SBA loan officer involved in fraudulent loan approvals exceeding $500,000 for herself and family members. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that former SBA loan officer Lena Barrett pleaded guilty on August 11 to submitting false statements […]