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Capitol Notebook: Ernst push to close migrant crime ‘loophole’ gains traction in Senate
Legislation named after an Iowan killed in a drunken driving crash by an immigrant who was not legally authorized to be in ...
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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth
The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...
'MAGA nation is watching': Joni Ernst's vote for Hegseth underscore's Trump's grip on GOP
Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...
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Joni Ernst announces support for Pete Hegseth after Defense Dept. nominee’s confirmation hearing
Joni Ernst of Iowa ... and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” she said. Ms. Ernst’s support is crucial because had ...
Hegseth softens stance on women in combat, calls for policies already in place
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy ...
Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who had been seen as a key Republican skeptic of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Defense ...
Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense ...
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agrees not to defame Georgia election workers 12:35 AM UTC United Statescategory Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil 4:20 AM UTC United ...