U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) announced that she’s running for retiring Senator Joni Ernst‘s seat in the 2026 U.S. Senate election. Hinson, who received the endorsement of President Donald ...

"It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country," Ernst said in a video announcement. "Now as our family ages and grows, it's my time for me to give back to ...

DES MOINES - For only the third time in 50 years, Iowa will have an open U.S. Senate race on the ballot come next year. Ernst's decision to step aside focused new attention on the race and energized ...

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding a federal watchdog audit how many government workers are accepting “fraudulent unemployment benefits” while still collecting paychecks after ...

WASHINGTON — The known pricetag of the government shutdown has exploded to at least $4.4 billion, but the exact cost will likely be even higher when the dust settles. Recently proposed legislation ...

ATKINS, Iowa (KCRG) - Wednesday was the first time TV9 spoke with Iowa Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst since she announced she would not be seeking re-election in 2026. TV9 talked to Ernst while ...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, addressed the U.S. Senate Thursday, sharing how the government shutdown is affecting Iowans, particularly in air travel and health care."As a result, air-traffic-controller ...