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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is calling for Russia to be expelled from the United Nations...
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February 28, 2022
Ernst Joins Bret Baier on Fox News, Calls on Biden to Support Ukraine, Punish Russia, Unleash American Energy
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Bret Baier on Fox News this afternoon to discuss Putin’s... -
February 24, 2022
Ernst: “This moment demands American strength and resolve.”
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after President Biden’s address... -
February 23, 2022
As Putin Further Invades Ukraine, Ernst Supports Effort to Reduce Dependence on Russia, Unleash American Energy
RED OAK, Iowa—As Putin further invades Ukraine, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting an effort to reduce global dependence on Russia and unleash American energy.... -
February 22, 2022
Ernst-Backed Bill Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Controlled Houthis, Re-Designates Them as Foreign Terrorist Organization
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Ernst (R-Iowa), Republican leader of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, is backing legislation to re-impose... -
February 18, 2022
Ernst Continues Efforts to Demand Transparency, Accountability Following Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is continuing her efforts to demand... -
February 16, 2022
Ernst Backs Effort to Sanction Russia, Protect Ukraine Amid Putin’s Escalating Aggression
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing... -
February 15, 2022
Ernst Urges Biden Administration to Reduce Reliance on “Autocratic Thug” Putin for Energy
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, slammed President Biden for increasing America’s... -
February 11, 2022
Ernst, Van Duyne, Stefanik: Biden's open border policies have left Americans vulnerable to rapists – here's how they can 'BE GONE'
The confusion and tragedy brought about by President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan last August have faded from the front page. Still, the national... -
February 03, 2022
Ernst Statement on Killing of ISIS Leader
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the president... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined nine of her Senate colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden...
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January 26, 2022
Ernst Calls for More Transparent, Public Senate Hearing on Biden’s Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON—Ahead of a closed-door Congressional hearing on President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan—which will include testimony from Secretary of State Antony... -
January 24, 2022
Ernst Slams Biden’s “Doctrine of Appeasement” Amid Russia’s Escalating Aggression Toward Ukraine
RED OAK, Iowa—As Russia continues to escalate their aggression toward Ukraine—most recently announcing the execution of more military drills along the Ukrainian border... -
January 23, 2022
Ernst on CNN’s State of the Union: “We Need to Show Strength” Against Russia, Impose Sanctions Immediately to Deter Invasion of Ukraine
RED OAK, Iowa – This morning, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S.... -
January 22, 2022
Joni Ernst: Biden’s First Year Failures
Just over a year ago, I joined my colleagues—Democrats and Republicans—on the front steps of the United States Capitol for the inauguration of President Biden. He told the American... -
January 20, 2022
Biden’s First Year of Failures
WASHINGTON—On the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed the crises created by the Biden administration during their time... -
January 20, 2022
Joni Ernst: Is Biden prepared to lead on Russia and Ukraine after a year of foreign policy disasters?
First Afghanistan, now Ukraine. The Biden administration's touted return to diplomacy, supporting our allies and partners, has proven again to be empty words and false... -
WASHINGTON—As Putin continues his aggression on the Ukrainian border, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is backing an effort to...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked an effort to...
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January 13, 2022
After Biden Admin Green-Lights Taxpayer Dollars to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan, Ernst Leads Colleagues in Calling for Transparency, Accountability
WASHINGTON—After the Biden administration green-lighted taxpayer dollars meant to support humanitarian and other expansive forms of aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan—such as...
