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.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.