Tag: Joni Ernst

Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office.

Taxpayers pay $400 million per day for 750,000 furloughed federal workers during shutdown: CBO

Brady Knox · October 2, 2025 12:00 pm

Josh Turek, right, controls the ball as Japan's Tomohiko Oshima tries to stop him during a wheelchair basketball match at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

National Democrats see hope in Iowa with Josh Turek’s Senate bid

Annabella Rosciglione · September 16, 2025 12:30 pm

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Bipartisan group of senators introduces bill to provide transparency for student loans

Brady Knox · September 10, 2025 2:00 pm

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks.

Ashley Hinson snags key Senate endorsement from Winning for Women PAC

Rachel Schilke · September 8, 2025 11:34 am

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks.

Thune and Scott gather behind Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race

Emily Hallas · September 5, 2025 9:35 am

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during the congressional picnic on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Open Senate and governor races in Iowa trigger once-in-a-generation scramble

Samantha-Jo Roth · September 3, 2025 6:00 am

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks.

Ashley Hinson jumps into open Iowa Senate race to replace Ernst

Samantha-Jo Roth, Rachel Schilke · September 2, 2025 5:20 pm

Joni Ernst announces retirement, leaving Iowa Senate seat open for 2026

Samantha-Jo Roth · September 2, 2025 1:25 pm

FILE - Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speak to reporters after a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Joni Ernst challenger JD Scholten drops out and endorses Democratic rival

Rachel Schilke · August 18, 2025 11:50 am

Josh Turek, right, controls the ball as Japan's Tomohiko Oshima tries to stop him during a wheelchair basketball match at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek joins crowded Democratic primary to oust Joni Ernst

Samantha-Jo Roth · August 12, 2025 2:37 pm

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, speaking as President Donald Trump, far right, listens during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump Cabinet members hit the road to champion ‘big, beautiful bill’

Mabinty Quarshie · August 7, 2025 12:52 pm

Former Michelle Obama aide Jackie Norris announces Senate challenge to Joni Ernst

Annabella Rosciglione · August 5, 2025 3:10 pm