Joni Ernst, a Republican ... to be the secretary of defense for all men and women in uniform,” Hegseth said on Tuesday. At the same time, he implied that the Pentagon had lowered standards ...

But Hegseth emerged this week from his confirmation hearing at the Senate Armed Services Committee relatively unscathed and ...

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) during his confirmation hearing ... to be the secretary of Defense for all men and women in uniform who fight so heroically. They have so many other options.

Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate ... “For those of us who want to make sure our men and women in uniform are being led by a strong individual, I think we took it all very seriously.

Joni Ernst had been seen as a key hurdle to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation. She approached her questions firmly but without confrontation Tuesday.

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

Here's just a piece of that. SEN. JONI ERNST (R-IA): I had the privilege of serving in uniform for over 23 years. Let's make it very clear for everyone here today. As Secretary of Defense ...

Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to ... emphasized the need for “equal” but not “equitable” standards for those serving in uniform, agreed that women should have the ...

Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm ... “equal” but not “equitable” standards for those serving in uniform, agreed that women should have the opportunity to serve.

Joni Ernst of Iowa was the only Republican member ... Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Democrat, secured changes to the uniform code of military justice on sexual assault that “will demand time ...

Joni Ernst, one of the Republican senators who has ... Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Democrat, secured changes to the uniform code of military justice that “will demand time and attention from ...