Joni Ernst pressed Pete Hegseth about women’s roles ... who grew up in eastern Iowa, is headlining a political event in West Des Moines later this month in an apparent attempt to help drive home the threat. Ernst was the first female combat veteran ...

Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete ... Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has championed women serving in combat roles, announced Tuesday that she will vote for Pete Hegseth,

Chris Leguisano, 51, has not been heard from since Aug. 9. She went missing after traveling to the Mexican border to deliver a truck to a family member.

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart said that her party will stress economic issues as it tries to rebuild support with voters.

Sarah’s Law was being considered as an amendment to the Laken Riley Act, which is on the Senate floor this week.

Ernst previously expressed an openness to supporting Hegseth after she had "encouraging conversations" with him last month, but held off on officially endorsing him until after the hearing.

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Firebrand Arizona politician Kari Lake will return to Iowa for an event in West Des Moines this month ... primary challenger to Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. And her appearance in the state could ...

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivers remarks during a Senate Armed ... is headlining a political event in West Des Moines later this month in an apparent attempt to help drive home the threat.