Gen. Christopher Finerty’s colleagues told investigators the relationships were “highly inappropriate” as they could give the Air Force undue influence in Congress. “I honestly felt sick to my stomach,

A recent investigation by ProPublica has brought to light revelations about Sen. Joni Ernst’s connections with high-ranking military officials, including Maj. G

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, a key figure in military oversight, has been thrust into controversy after reports surfaced alleging her involvement with not one but two military officials—one of whom was a disgraced Air Force general demoted for inappropriate relationships on Capitol Hill.

Ethics and military experts say her relationships with top Air Force and Navy officials created potential conflicts of interest.