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November 12, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: This Veterans Day, let's renew our efforts for a Global War on Terrorism Memorial
My heart sank as I watched the final plane depart from Kabul International Airport on August 30, 2021—the day President Joe Biden concluded our disastrous exit from... -
November 05, 2021
Joni Ernst: Answers and Accountability.
It seems like every week we are learning more and more about not only the possible origins of COVID-19, but about our own government’s involvement in dangerous scientific... -
October 29, 2021
Joni Ernst: President Biden’s misguided policies could leave much of the country in the dark and out in the cold this winter.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this coming winter could be one of the longest and coldest we’ve seen in years. But that’s not the only thought that should send a chill down... -
October 22, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s Save Our Servicemembers.
Serving our nation in uniform was one of the greatest honors of my life. It left me with countless experiences, lifelong friends, and lessons that I carry with me every day. It... -
October 15, 2021
Joni Ernst: Every state is now a border state.
In August alone, Customs and Border Protection encountered more than 208,000 people attempting to enter the U.S. illegally—an increase of 318% during the... -
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.... -
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.... -
September 24, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s serve up some prime cuts.
Earlier this year, Washington Democrats rammed through a massive, nearly $2 trillion bill full of partisan pet projects and Democratic Party wish list items under the guise of... -
September 24, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s serve up some prime cuts.
Earlier this year, Washington Democrats rammed through a massive, nearly $2 trillion bill full of partisan pet projects and Democratic Party wish list items under the guise of... -
September 17, 2021
Joni Ernst: With another 99 County Tour in the books, I’m continuing to bring Iowans’ voices to Washington.
Each week, when Congress wraps up its work in Washington, D.C., I can’t wait to return home to Iowa. Most weekends, that means heading out on my 99 County Tour to connect with... -
September 10, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Twenty years after 9/11, we still feel pain but we also feel hope
A few months ago, my daughter and I visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York City. The flood of emotions was overwhelming. Walking between the footprints... -
September 10, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: We Cannot Change the Past, but We Must Learn From It
Twenty years ago, on a bright, clear-skied September morning, our nation was attacked. Many of us probably remember where we were on that fateful, horrific day. I know I do. That... -
September 10, 2021
Joni Ernst: Now More Than Ever, Our Global War on Terrorism Veterans Deserve Recognition
As a company commander who served in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom—and someone who spent 23 years of my life serving in the United States military alongside some... -
September 03, 2021
Joni Ernst: The Afghanistan withdrawal has been a disaster. Here’s what the Biden Administration needs to do now.
Earlier this week, the American people faced a surreal and gut-wrenching reality—America left our own behind. The president broke a promise to our citizens and to those who bravely... -
August 17, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Crisis in Afghanistan – Biden must be clear about threat, never forget US troops' sacrifices
The news out of Afghanistan is grim. The Taliban are rapidly advancing across the country and are reportedly in the capital city. Huge swaths of Afghanistan are now controlled by... -
August 06, 2021
Joni Ernst: A humanitarian crisis. A national security crisis. A public health crisis.
A humanitarian crisis. A national security crisis. A public health crisis. That’s the reality at our southern border. We’re nearly seven months into the Biden... -
July 30, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s Put the Brakes on the Boondoggles.
Earlier this year, Democrats tried to spend more than $100 million to extend a subway from San Francisco—not far from the Speaker of the House’s congressional district—to Silicon... -
July 23, 2021
Joni Ernst: Only in Washington, D.C. does the word “trillion” get thrown around so often and so easily.
Under the Biden Administration, there’s a lot of bad news coming out of Washington, D.C. The Administration’s failure to address, or even acknowledge, the crisis at our southern... -
July 17, 2021
Joni Ernst: Cuba Serves as a Reminder of the Dangers of Communism and Socialism, Promise of America
Last weekend, Cubans from across the island nation—from Havana to Santiago—took to the streets, rising up against the Communist-run government, as they face the worst economic... -
When an American president makes a decision on military deployment, the action sends signals to friends and foes alike around the globe. Take for example President Joe...