WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party's majority in next year's midterm elections, with recruitment failures, open ...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa: “President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on what Iowans voted for in November, keeping more money in hardworking folks’ pockets, real border security ...

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during her first town hall of 2025 in Parkersburg, Iowa, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Ernst drew national criticism for comments made during the ...

Democratic leaders in Congress reacted this past week to Sen. Joni Ernst’s response to a town hall attendee’s question. Ernst, R-Iowa, told the attendee who shouted during the recent town hall ...

Sen. Joni Ernst speaks during a town hall at Aplington-Parkersburg High School on May 30, 2025, in Parkersburg. Why worry about your cancer diagnosis when you can just accept Jesus?

Opinion: Sen. Joni Ernst helps GOP find its authentic voice: 'We all are going to die.' Jesus said to feed the hungry and heal the sick. Ernst’s idea of Christian charity is to hand out shovels ...

DES MOINES, Iowa -- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a Red Oak Republican, announced the hiring of her 2026 re-election campaign manager on Wednesday, apparently ending speculation about whether she would ...

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during her first town hall of 2025 in Parkersburg, Iowa, on Friday, … ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday took a shot at Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for dismissing constituent concerns that President Trump’s sweeping domestic agenda ...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is defending her startling response to constituents concerned about Medicaid. One expert's analysis on the situation includes a concerning comparison.

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst answers questions during her first town hall of 2025 in Parkersburg on May 30. Ernst drew national criticism for comments made during the forum. (Maya Marchel ...

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the incumbent as she faces reelection next year. Ernst drew the ire of ...