Latest "joni ernst" stories

Ernst seeks to slow Pentagon transition to electric vehicles

Republicans and Democrats duel over green non-tactical vehicles for the Defense Department in the National Defense Authorization Act.

By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould

3 months ago

Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal

The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry

Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Major overhaul in how the military handles sexual misconduct cases may finally happen

Several key critics of the proposal are now supportive of the change due to a lack of progress on the issue from military leaders.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Republicans slam Pentagon nominee Colin Kahl over tweets, Iran nuclear deal

The nominee for the Pentagon’s top policy job faced sharp questioning over his harsh criticism of Republicans on social media.

2 years ago

Iraq War vet Ernst elected to 2nd Senate term after heated race

The race was a key battleground for control of the Senate next year.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago