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Joni Ernst

Pete Hegseth’s Chief Senate Skeptic Changes Her Tune

UNLIKELY ALLIES

Combat veteran Joni Ernst announced she would vote for Hegseth, who has said he opposes women having combat roles.

William Vaillancourt | Published Jan 14, 2025

Hegseth: I Had a ‘Great Week’ Despite Mounting Allegations

IN DENIAL

The former Fox News host said he had a ‘great week’ talking with senators to bolster his confirmation process.

Zachary Folk | Published Dec 05, 2024

Elon Musk Can’t Believe DOGE Exists Either

RELATABLE

The world’s richest man took to his social media platform X to express his surprise.

Janna Brancolini | Published Nov 25, 2024

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GOP Senators Angrily Turn on Tuberville’s Military Blockade

‘100% WRONG’

The Alabama lawmaker’s colleagues publicly denounced his relentless one-man campaign.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Nov 02, 2023

GOP Sen. Ernst Fends Off Tough Challenge to Win Second Term

BARN BURNER

Ernst wasn’t supposed to be in danger this cycle. But then came the COVID-19 crisis, the unpopularity of the president, and a flood of money to her Democratic challenger.

Hunter Woodall | Published Nov 04, 2020

Red State Dems to Biden: Help Us Out, Man!

IF YOU VISIT, THEY WILL VOTE

Iowa Democrats got their wish for a Biden visit, now Democrats in other states with contentious Senate races are hoping he’ll visit to help flip those seats.

Hanna Trudo | Published Oct 27, 2020

Trump Cabinet Totally Swears These Trips Are 100% Legit

HATCH ACT, LOL

Trump administration officials just keeping showing up where they can be uniquely helpful in a contentious election year.

Sam Brodey | Published Oct 20, 2020

GOP Senator Pushes Conspiracy Theory About COVID Death Count

‘SO SKEPTICAL’

“These health-care providers and others are reimbursed at a higher rate if COVID is tied to it, so what do you think they’re doing?” she asked.

Blake Montgomery | Published Sep 02, 2020
opinion

The Republican Party Has a Serious Woman Problem

AN ABRUPT CONVERSATION

There are just 22 Republican women—and not a single woman of color—in Congress.

Sophia A. Nelson | Published Jul 24, 2020
opinion

The Woman Who May Send Joni Ernst Back to Castrating Pigs

TROUBLE WITH A CAPITAL T

The plain-spoken Democratic Senate nominee tells Iowans how Social Security helped save her after personal tragedy. No wonder it’s a close race.

Margaret Carlson | Published Jul 10, 2020

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