The Republicans to Watch During Kennedy’s Confirmation Hearings
2 days ago · Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa. Ms. Ernst, a staunch opponent of abortion, has raised questions about Mr. Kennedy’s views on the issue. “He will need to publicly state his position …
R.F.K. Jr.’s Fate Rests In Hands of a Small Group of Republicans
3 days ago · To be confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can afford to lose no more than three Republican votes if all Democrats are united in their opposition to him. ...
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on …
4 days ago · Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human …
Confirmation Hearings for RFK Jr., Patel, Gabbard: Updates
1 day ago · Lawmakers are set to grill Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, three of Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. ... Joni Ernst after introducing Gabbard …
RFK Jr. clashes with Democrats over past comments about …
2 days ago · Senate Democrats grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his various controversial statements including his stance on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President …
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' …
6 days ago · Joni Ernst, Iowa. Ernst prompted criticism from the right after she initially stopped short of endorsing Hegseth, who was confirmed by the Senate on Friday. Ernst voted “yes.” A …
Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans …
Dec 12, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst is facing an aggressive pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump’s allies, complete with threats of primary challengers.
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those …
Dec 13, 2024 · But when Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) appeared initially cool to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary — a man who once said …
Pressure on a Veteran and Senator Shows What's Next for Those …
Dec 12, 2024 · Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is an Iraq War veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct
Gabbard, RFK Jr., Patel hearings set to consume Capitol Hill
1 day ago · Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kash Patel will simultaneously appear for confirmation hearings Thursday morning, setting up a triple-box of events that are set to …