Joni Ernst, United States Senate

Joni Ernst, head of the Senate's new DOGE caucus, wants to make the federal establishment 'squeal' through trillions in cuts
Sen. Joni Ernst, who's set to lead the Senate's DOGE caucus, said she believes there's a "blueprint for success" for planned cuts.
Sen. Joni Ernst pitches $1 trillion in spending cuts to DOGE leaders targeting government
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is eyeing about $1 trillion in potential federal spending cuts as she partners on President-elect Trump's new efficiency plan.
GOP Senator Gives Musk and Ramaswamy a ‘Head Start’ on Cutting Trillions in Government Spending
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said it's been a lonely fight for the past several years to cut the federal government's wasteful spending, but she feels the tables are turning now with the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Sen. Joni Ernst tells Musk and Ramaswamy to be like the ‘Grinch’ with DOGE spending cuts
She’s had enough with the Christmas-level spending sprees in Washington. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top DOGE in the Senate, urged Department of Government Efficiency co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to channel their inner “Grinch” while unveiling her plan to slash government waste.
Sen. Ernst pitches DOGE on cuts and savings
Sen. Joni Ernst is pitching President-elect Donald Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency on more than $2 trillion in proposed cuts or savings — the latest example of GOP lawmakers embracing the commission.
Senate Republicans should reject Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
We cannot trust the man in the moment to make the right decision, and he — not his underlings we are assured will protect us ...
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Trump’s Border Czar Issues Terrifying Threat to Democratic States
The threats from members of the supposed party of “states’ rights” echo Trump’s first-term vow to defund sanctuary cities, ...
Replacing JD Vance in the U.S. Senate sets off scramble in Ohio
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years, ...
Jim Fossel: Senate must not shirk its duty on nominee confirmations
To give in to President-elect Trump's proposal for recess appointments would set a bad precedent for future administrations.
Ohio congressman vying to replace JD Vance in the Senate says Trump's agenda must be priority on 'Day One'
Rep. Mike Carey, among Ohio Republicans vying for JD Vance's Senate seat, said he's best equipped to implement ...
Jamieson Greer selected as Trump’s United States Trade Representative
President-elect Trump selected Jamieson Greer to serve as his U.S. trade representative on Tuesday. Greer, an aide in the ...
Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel
The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should ...
Republicans widen Senate majority after Democrat concedes Pennsylvania race
Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on Thursday conceded the final outstanding Senate race of the 2024 U.S. election ...
Democrat Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey conceded the race to Republican Dave McCormick more than two weeks after Election Day.
Bernie Sanders' push to limit weapons sales to Israel blocked by the Senate
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to reject three efforts led by progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders ...
Sen. Bob Casey concedes to Republican Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's Senate race
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey has conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate election after a close race ...
Airlines Face 'Junk Fee' Scrutiny From Senate Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
A Senate report slammed airline "junk fees" as Thanksgiving travel already made difficult by winter weather in some states.