Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) — a key vote on the Armed Services Committee — had declined an offer to meet privately with the woman whom Hegseth paid to settle a sexual assault claim. The New Yorker’s ...

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate confirmation much easier.

The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t want to talk about it.

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News ... As a military veteran and a sexual assault survivor, Ernst has been skeptical of Hegseth, who has been accused of sexual assault − which ...

Joni Ernst, one of the Republican senators who has ... supporting women in combat and combating sexual assault in the military. First, she asked if he will take steps to ensure the Pentagon ...

Joni Ernst of Iowa on the first day of confirmation ... has faced criticism ahead of his confirmation due to allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and views on women in the military.

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.

Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to ... an audit by 2028 and that he would appoint a senior-level official dedicated to sexual assault prevention and response within the ...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) declined an invitation to meet with the woman Pete Hegseth - Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon - paid to settled a sexual assault claim, according to new ...

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) — a key vote on the Armed Services Committee — had declined an offer to meet privately with the woman whom Hegseth paid to settle a sexual assault claim. The New Yorker’s Jane ...