Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don't back Trump ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has championed women serving in combat ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth ...

Joni Ernst said she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the ... highlighting the false claim of the Biden administration ...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) announced their intentions to support Hegseth in the confirmation process. Previously, both had expressed slight hesitations in supporting ...

As a rape survivor and advocate for tackling sexual assault in the military, Ernst's support for Hegseth had seemed uncertain ...

To Sen. Joni Ernst, the answer is a resounding ‘No.” Ms. Ernst, Iowa Republican, has written legislation that would order federal agencies to cut out the mascots. For good measure, she also ...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, she announced Tuesday night after his first confirmation hearing. "He was ...

Joni Ernst said she will vote to confirm Pete ... claim of the Biden administration focusing on electric tanks. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., also made a statement of support of Hegseth's ...

WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, she announced Tuesday night after his first confirmation hearing. "He was ...