The Republican senator from Iowa faces some criticism from Iowa activists. Her Senate seat is up in the 2026 election.

Senator Ernst has a chance to buttress a reputation for taking seriously allegations of abuse against women, writes Rekha ...

The Monday meeting between Hegseth and Ernst appeared to show progress in the Defense secretary nominee's efforts to get her ...

Ernst introduced a bill to move at least 30% of the Small Business Administration's headquarters workforce nationwide.

All it took was a few threats from MAGA-land and Ernst became more positive about the Pentagon nominee, despite the troubling ...

"As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources," Sen. Joni ...

"As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources," Sen. Joni ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst made her most expansive comments yet on Pete Hegseth. The Iowa senator and military veteran said ...

The Iowa senator is known for her work to curb sexual assaults in the military. How will she reconcile that with allegations ...

Pete Hegseth's bid for defense secretary probably needs Iowa Sen. Jodi Ernst's backing to make it through his confirmation ...

Ernst, the first female combat veteran in the Senate, has been threatened with a primary challenge over her reticence - so ...