Joni Ernst
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19705.4Global Dominance: 0.25%Joni Ernst is a U.S. Senator from Iowa and the Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman, actively collaborating with Elon Musk on initiatives to identify and cut wasteful government spending, including highlighting questionable expenditures by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Sen. Joni Ernst expressed a desire to understand the administration's plans regarding the agreement.
Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful RepublicansUnited States· 2026-06-19
Joni Ernst is a Republican senator from Iowa who gained attention for her audacious campaign advert and her stance on cutting government spending.
Iowa’s primary picks point way to US midterms – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-03
Sen. Joni Ernst announced last year that she wouldn't seek re-election in 2026 to a third term in the Senate.
Rep Ashley Hinson wins Trump-backed Iowa GOP Senate primary nominationUnited States· 2026-06-03
Joni Ernst's surprise decision not to seek reelection has shaped the Senate race.
Live updates: Primaries in California, Iowa and four other states will shape the landscape of the midterms in NovemberUnited States· 2026-06-03
the retirements of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and GOP Sen. Joni Ernst.
California and Iowa primaries test Trump's GOP clout in key 2026 racesUnited States· 2026-06-02
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst is retiring, opening up a competitive race in Iowa.
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watchUnited States· 2026-06-02
Senator Joni Ernst is an Iowa Republican and combat veteran of the Iraq war who backed the president.
‘How many American troops should die for this?’: veterans split on war with Iran | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Sen. Joni Ernst discusses the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, potential military actions in the Middle East and more.
Iran chemical weapons program scrutinized amid growing regional tensionsUnited States· 2026-02-24
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is introducing legislation targeting fraud in federal programs.
Sen. Joni Ernst introduces fraud legislation targeting federal programsUnited States· 2026-01-29
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced legislation that would compel the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create a public directory of federal government employees.
EXCLUSIVE: Where’s WALDO Act aims to list every federal worker, job and salaryUnited States· 2025-12-18
Sen. Joni Ernst discusses alliance with Saudi Arabia and the SNAP program on ‘America Reports’.
Trump urged by Saudi crown prince to intervene in Sudan war crisisUnited States· 2025-11-30
Sen. Joni Ernst argued that Obamacare has failed to deliver on its promises.
Republicans blast Obamacare on Senate floor amid 39-day government shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-09
Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa wrote that Cheney was always proud to be an American and served his country honorably.
Dick Cheney remains divisive in death, drawing tributes and condemnation | Dick CheneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst introduced legislation that would clear the way for Trump administration officials to sell underutilized federal buildings.
Ernst introduces legislation for sale of six federal properties in DCUnited States· 2025-10-30
Joni Ernst is mentioned as a Republican senator who will be retiring, impacting the upcoming elections.
como agricultores pagam conta mais alta da guerra comercial de Trump
Brazil· 2025-10-27
Joni Ernst, a senator from Iowa, stopped short of outright opposition but said the nominee faces an 'uphill battle'.
Trump’s nomination of Paul Ingrassia loses Republican support following racist text messages | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Sen. Joni Ernst mentioned she is not involved in the decision-making process and is seeking information and transparency.
‘The communication culture sucks:’ Republicans on Capitol Hill in the dark on Trump administration decisions during shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-16
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst introduced a bill requiring federal agencies to report the true costs of a government shutdown.
Ernst introduces bill to expose true government shutdown costs to taxpayersUnited States· 2025-10-15
Senator Joni Ernst raised questions about the funding for active-duty personnel during the shutdown.
Trump ordena al Pentágono utilizar "fondos disponibles" para garantizar que tropas reciban su pago
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-11
The CBO wrote in a letter to Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, before the shutdown that about 750,000 workers may be furloughed.
Government shutdown costs taxpayers millions daily in federal back payUnited States· 2025-10-07
Sen. Joni Ernst's office released Congressional Budget Office data showing the government shutdown is expected to cost taxpayers $400 million a day.
Government shutdown costs $400M daily for 750K furloughed workersUnited States· 2025-10-04
Rep. Ashley Hinson launched a Senate campaign this month to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.
Republican lawmaker demands probe after school airs 'inappropriate' contentUnited States· 2025-09-27
Sen. Joni Ernst raised concerns about the use of taxpayer money for political messaging under the Biden administration.
Democratic lawmakers raise alarm in wake of Schiff report on Trump political bannersUnited States· 2025-09-20
Joni Ernst announced she wouldn’t seek reelection, prompting Ashley Hinson to run for her Senate seat.
Turning Point’s donors and allies recommit to the group after Charlie Kirk’s deathUnited States· 2025-09-11
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa said Wednesday, before adding: 'And I think the president understands that.'
Republicans increasingly say Trump has been played by PutinUnited States· 2025-09-11
Senator Joni Ernst stated that President Trump wants to ensure peace in the ongoing war.
GOP senators ratchet up demands for Trump to push new sanctions on RussiaUnited States· 2025-09-10
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announces she won't seek re-election in 2026 midterms.
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announces she won't seek re-election in 2026 midtermsUnited States· 2025-09-02
Joni Ernst is a Senator from Iowa who plans to announce that she will not seek reelection.
Democrats look to Iowa for rural revival in 2026United States· 2025-09-02
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will not run for re-election in next year's midterms.
Sen. Joni Ernst to announce she won't seek Iowa Senate re-electionUnited States· 2025-08-29
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has decided not to seek reelection to a third term.
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNNUnited States· 2025-08-29
