Senate GOP's Effort to Expose Federal Waste and Misuse of Grants

Sen. Joni Ernst discusses the extradition of a Honduran migrant involved in a 2016 drunk driving death and Senate GOP's effort to expose federal waste. They found a $27 million grant to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation allegedly misused for executive salaries.

Legislation to End Biden's Electric Vehicle Charging Program

Sen. Joni Ernst proposed legislation to end President Biden's $7.5 billion electric vehicle charging program, citing inefficiency and waste. The program only built 59 stations in three years despite the funding. Ernst aims to prioritize taxpayers and reduce federal spending.

Sen. Joni Ernst's efforts to cut federal spending and increase government efficiency

Sen. Joni Ernst discusses the Department of Government Efficiency's plan to cut federal spending on 'Hannity.' President Trump highlights the difference between telework in white-collar jobs and other sectors. Ernst takes action to end federal employees' abuse of telework and get the agency working for Iowa farmers. She believes the latest development mandating return-to-work for agriculture bureaucrats is the issue now coming full-circle.

Senate Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) will introduce Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard at her Senate confirmation hearing, praising her duty, honor, and service to the country. Gabbard has a bipartisan background and plans to reform the position with independence. The article is from Breitbart News in 2025.

Sen. Joni Ernst's stance on Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Sen. Joni Ernst is open to considering Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense despite previous doubts. They plan to continue constructive conversations and meet again next week.

Sen. Joni Ernst and Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth

Sen. Joni Ernst denies being behind a campaign to tank Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's nomination and seek the job herself. She emphasizes the importance of a Senate confirmation hearing for Hegseth and refutes rumors against him.

Report on Federal Bureaucrats Dodging Responsibilities

Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa unveils a report exposing federal bureaucrats costing taxpayers billions by dodging office responsibilities, leading to unsupervised remote work, inflated salaries, and widespread teleworking abuse. Ernst advocates for accountability, waste reduction, and streamlining federal operations alongside Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy of DOGE to implement Trump's 'Save America' agenda.

Sen. Joni Ernst's Views on Vice Presidential Pick, Iranian Threat, and Accountability Efforts

Sen. Joni Ernst expressed her willingness to be President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, discussed the Iranian threat and antisemitism on American campuses, and highlighted efforts to hold the federal government and the Chinese Communist Party accountable for viral research mismanagement.

Criticism of ATF's 'Knock and Talk' Firearm Enforcement Policy

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is criticizing President Biden's Department of Justice for its 'gun-grabbing' policies and the ATF's 'knock and talk' firearm enforcement strategy, which she believes infringes on Americans' rights. She has demanded answers from the ATF regarding their methods in cracking down on firearm straw purchases.