Joni Ernst, United States Senate

Joni Ernst, head of the Senate's new DOGE caucus, wants to make the federal establishment 'squeal' through trillions in cuts
Sen. Joni Ernst, who has been tapped to lead the Senate's DOGE caucus, believes there's a "blueprint for success" on planned cuts.
Sen. Joni Ernst pitches $1 trillion in spending cuts to DOGE leaders targeting government
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is eyeing about $1 trillion in potential federal spending cuts as she partners on President-elect Trump's new efficiency plan.
GOP Senator Gives Musk and Ramaswamy a ‘Head Start’ on Cutting Trillions in Government Spending
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said it's been a lonely fight for the past several years to cut the federal government's wasteful spending, but she feels the tables are turning now with the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Iowa senator pitches Elon Musk on $1 trillion in federal spending cuts
Sen. Ernst proposed ways to cut spending to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump picks for a proposed Department of Government Efficiency.
Sen. Joni Ernst tells Musk and Ramaswamy to be like the ‘Grinch’ with DOGE spending cuts
She’s had enough with the Christmas-level spending sprees in Washington. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top DOGE in the Senate, urged Department of Government Efficiency co-heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to channel their inner “Grinch” while unveiling her plan to slash government waste.
Sen. Ernst pitches DOGE on cuts and savings
Sen. Joni Ernst is pitching President-elect Donald Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency on more than $2 trillion in proposed cuts or savings — the latest example of GOP lawmakers embracing the commission.
Senate Republicans should reject Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
We cannot trust the man in the moment to make the right decision, and he — not his underlings we are assured will protect us ...
The Savings Game: Social Security Fairness Act passes House, needs Senate approval
Most Americans have jobs that withhold payroll taxes (aka FICA taxes) that contribute to the Social Security system, and when ...
Airlines Face 'Junk Fee' Scrutiny From Senate Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
A Senate report slammed airline "junk fees" as Thanksgiving travel already made difficult by winter weather in some states.
Replacing JD Vance in the U.S. Senate sets off scramble in Ohio
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years, ...
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
A candidate needed a majority of the conference, or 27 votes, to become leader. "It's a new day in the United States ...
Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel
The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should ...
Trump scores win on judges from Senate GOP despite attendance problems
Senate Democrats agreed not to confirm four higher-level circuit court picks and will save the slots for President-elect ...
Democrat Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey conceded the race to Republican Dave McCormick more than two weeks after Election Day.
Bernie Sanders' push to limit weapons sales to Israel blocked by the Senate
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to reject three efforts led by progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders ...
Sen. Bob Casey concedes to Republican Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's Senate race
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey has conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate election after a close race ...
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'Confused the United States with Russia’: Tuberville’s 'genuinely odd' claim mocked
A claim made by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), falsely characterizing the amount the United States military has spent ...