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Capitol Notebook: Ernst push to close migrant crime ‘loophole’ gains traction in Senate
Legislation named after an Iowan killed in a drunken driving crash by an immigrant who was not legally authorized to be in ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his ...
'MAGA nation is watching': Joni Ernst's vote for Hegseth underscore's Trump's grip on GOP
Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...
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Joni Ernst announces support for Pete Hegseth after Defense Dept. nominee’s confirmation hearing
Joni Ernst of Iowa ... and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” she said. Ms. Ernst’s support is crucial because had ...
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Sen. Joni Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
Joni Ernst said she will vote to confirm Pete ... President Joe Biden on Wednesday again shielded Hong Kongers who stay in the United States beyond the expiration of their visas from ...
Hegseth emerges from tough Senate hearing with confirmation vote on track
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, withstood hours of questioning during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.
Hegseth softens stance on women in combat, calls for policies already in place
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy ...