Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
Politics roundup: Top stories you may have missed this week
This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for ...
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On Iowa Politics podcast: 2025 legislative session opens
On the podcast this week, the legislative session opens and Gov. Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address, state lawmakers consider a casino moratorium, and Joni Ernst has made up her mind ...
'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 ...
Column: The case of the missing Hegseth investigation
Trump's unfit nominee for Defense secretary gets the benefit of an incomplete, half-baked and secret FBI report.
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Mullin rises to defense of Hegseth during hearing
The nomination of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense received support from Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday, Jan.
Iraq war veteran puts spotlight on Pete Hegseth's war crime stance, calls it ‘a problem’ for America
The CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American, Allison Jaslow, says Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary is unqualified. She joins The Weekend to discuss Pete Hegseth's confirmation ...
Trump's House GOP allies demand swift confirmation of Cabinet picks amid delays
A group of House Republicans is writing to senators urging them to confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees swiftly ...