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Sitting Senator · Iowa

Joni Ernst

Republican (R)SenateIowaNot Seeking Re-election

Senator from Iowa since 2015. Chair, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.

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Net Sentiment · 149 votes

Most DiscussedIowa congressional members say reconciliation bill to end government shutdown will appear next week

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GOP Senator Says Ilhan Omar Tried To Send $1 Million To Somali Restaurant Calling Itself A Rehab Clinic

9 ART · 9 SRCApr 15, 2026

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Inside Swamp’s New Farm Bill

2 ART · 2 SRCApr 20, 2026

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The New Republic

The Fight to Save D.C.’s New Deal Sistine Chapel From Trump

Senator Joni Ernst introduced legislation mandating the sale of the Cohen building to reduce government maintenance and operating costs.

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructureBudget/Spending

🔔 The Liberty Daily+8

GOP Senator Says Ilhan Omar Tried to Send $1 Million to Somali Restaurant Calling Itself a Rehab Clinic

Senator Joni Ernst alleged that Representative Ilhan Omar attempted to secure $1 million for a suspicious clinic operating out of a restaurant.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingCriminal Justice

The Daily Iowan

Iowa congressional members say reconciliation bill to end government shutdown will appear next week

Senator Ernst expressed frustration over the lack of bipartisan cooperation and endorsed reconciliation as the primary path to fund DHS.

Budget/SpendingImmigrationDefense/Military

Senator calls out Europe over postwar Hormuz plans: 'Thanks a lot allies'

Senator Joni Ernst criticized European allies for their postwar plans regarding the Strait of Hormuz and addressed IRS employee audits.

Foreign PolicyTaxesDefense/Military

Associated Press

GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China - AP News

Senator Joni Ernst joined colleagues in accusing McKinsey of misrepresenting its relationship with the Chinese government to maintain U.S. contracts.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

Deccan Chronicle

US Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Halt War Against Iran

Senator Joni Ernst argued that the war is an opportunity to end regional chaos, despite the loss of soldiers from her home state.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryVeterans Affairs

Inside the Pentagon, fears of a disrupted war effort after Army chief’s ouster

Senator Joni Ernst voiced concerns regarding the potential detrimental effects on the war effort following the recent Pentagon leadership purge.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

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The New Republic

The Fight to Save D.C.’s New Deal Sistine Chapel From Trump

Senator Joni Ernst introduced legislation mandating the sale of the Cohen building to reduce government maintenance and operating costs.

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructure

🔔 The Liberty Daily+8

GOP Senator Says Ilhan Omar Tried to Send $1 Million to Somali Restaurant Calling Itself a Rehab Clinic

Senator Joni Ernst alleged that Representative Ilhan Omar attempted to secure $1 million for a suspicious clinic operating out of a restaurant.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

The Daily Iowan

Iowa congressional members say reconciliation bill to end government shutdown will appear next week

Senator Ernst expressed frustration over the lack of bipartisan cooperation and endorsed reconciliation as the primary path to fund DHS.

Budget/SpendingImmigration

Senator calls out Europe over postwar Hormuz plans: 'Thanks a lot allies'

Senator Joni Ernst criticized European allies for their postwar plans regarding the Strait of Hormuz and addressed IRS employee audits.

Foreign PolicyTaxes

Associated Press

GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China - AP News

Senator Joni Ernst joined colleagues in accusing McKinsey of misrepresenting its relationship with the Chinese government to maintain U.S. contracts.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

Deccan Chronicle

US Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Halt War Against Iran

Senator Joni Ernst argued that the war is an opportunity to end regional chaos, despite the loss of soldiers from her home state.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Inside the Pentagon, fears of a disrupted war effort after Army chief’s ouster

Senator Joni Ernst voiced concerns regarding the potential detrimental effects on the war effort following the recent Pentagon leadership purge.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

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