Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said gay people should be able to serve in the US military in an ...

Senator Ernst has a chance to buttress a reputation for taking seriously allegations of abuse against women, writes .

As several of President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for high-level positions in his administration face scrutiny on Capitol ...

The Republican senator from Iowa faces some criticism from Iowa activists. Her Senate seat is up in the 2026 election.

When Sen. Joni Ernst appeared cool to Trump Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, she faced criticism and primary threats from ...

Pete Hegseth continues to meet with senators in an effort to save his flagging nomination for defense secretary.

Ernst faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026, ...

Pete Hegseth softened his stance against women in combat and gays in the military after he previously suggested they shouldn’t fill those roles. His evolving rhetoric — which came after meetings with ...

Pete Hegseth's bid for defense secretary probably needs Iowa Sen. Jodi Ernst's backing to make it through his confirmation ...

Pete Hegseth's confirmation fight for Defense Secretary could resemble the battle over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination in 2018.