Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley Koch.

Letters published Jan. 13-19, 2025, deal with state government and the resolution of Des Moines' Greenwood Park art installation saga.

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth ... In the chamber controlled 53-47 by Republicans, that would be simple for most nominees. But Hegseth has been dogged by allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and ...

The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t want to talk about it.

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key member of the Senate Armed Services Committee who has championed women serving in combat roles, announced Tuesday that she will vote for Pete Hegseth,

Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed nothing but support for his candidacy at a confirmation hearing.

After the hearing wrapped up, Hegseth was treated as a hero by his supporters. He embraced his wife and a long line of well-wishers. He hugged many people — stretching his suit sleeves so that part of his “We the People” tattoo was visible — and took time to pose for selfies with fans.

Joni Ernst announced this week she will vote to ... Ernst, who had been one of the few Republicans in Congress to express concerns about Hegseth’s nomination, faced intense political pressure ...

Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News ... In the chamber controlled 53-47 by Republicans, that would be simple for most nominees. But Hegseth has been dogged by allegations that ...