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July 19, 2022
Ernst Recounts Trip to Southern Border, Calls on Biden to Address Humanitarian and Drug Crisis
WASHINGTON— With her trip down to the Southern border still fresh on her mind, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling on the Biden administration to put an end to their... -
WASHINGTON— Fresh off of a visit to the Southern border, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), alongside several of her colleagues including Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), are...
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July 16, 2022
AT THE BORDER: Ernst Sees Historic Crisis Firsthand
McALLEN, Texas – With historic numbers of illegal migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border continuing to rise, over the last two days, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) saw... -
July 12, 2022
Ahead of Middle East Trip, Ernst Urges Biden to Bolster Region’s Burgeoning Diplomacy, Denounce Iraq’s New Anti-Israel Law
WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with the other leaders of the bicameral Abraham... -
June 08, 2022
“Our laws are not a buffet.” Ernst Confronts the Left for Picking And Choosing Which Laws to Enforce on the Border
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling out the Biden administration and Democrats for picking and choosing which laws to enforce, especially at the Southern... -
April 13, 2022
Amid Crisis at Southern Border, Ernst Demands Answers from Biden Administration on Border Security Policies
RED OAK, Iowa—As the crisis at the Southern border worsens and amid reports the Biden administration is planning to lift Title 42, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today slammed the Biden administration’s border policies. Ernst stated that the Biden administration’s plans to lift...
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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 08, 2022
As Crime Surges Across US, Ernst Leads Effort to Toughen Penalties for Violent Offenders, Child Predators
WASHINGTON—With violent crime on the rise across the country, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is taking action to hold perpetrators accountable and help ensure the safety of... -
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... -
WASHINGTON—A week after Senate Democrats filibustered an effort to reinstate sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as Russia continues its aggression on the Ukrainian border,...
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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... -
January 04, 2022
In 2021, Ernst Continued to Fight, Deliver for Iowans
WASHINGTON—From successfully pushing for a new memorial on our National Mall honoring our Global War on Terrorism veterans, to working tenaciously to get answers about the origins... -
November 30, 2021
Ernst: Iowans Want Solutions to Crises Created by Biden Administration
WASHINGTON—On the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today said that, over turkey, Iowans discussed the crises facing the country this... -
November 03, 2021
Biden Wants to Give Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Checks. Ernst is Putting a Stop to It.
WASHINGTON – Amidst a worsening immigration and border crisis caused by President Biden’s and Democrats’ disastrous policies, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is backing a measure... -
October 27, 2021
Ernst’s “BE GONE” Act to Deport Sex Criminals Gains Major Support from U.S. Senators, House Members, Immigration Groups, Experts
WASHINGTON – As President Biden’s immigration crisis continues to get worse, with a record number of migrants encountered at the border over the last year, U.S. Senator Joni... -
October 08, 2021
Joni Ernst: President Biden’s decisions put America’s Most Wanted back in charge of Afghanistan.
This week marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the U.S. military offensive in Afghanistan against the Taliban and al Qaeda in response to their ruthless attack on America.... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined 20 of her colleagues asking Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to address reports that thousands of migrants in...
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October 06, 2021
Sex Predators ‘Be Gone:’ Ernst Seeks to Block, Deport Convicted Sex Criminals Attempting to Get Into the US
WASHINGTON – As the U.S. immigration system faces massive strains due the Biden Administration’s mishandling, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a survivor of domestic...
