Press Releases
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WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of the chaotic end to operations in Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran of the Global War on Terror and a member of...
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September 15, 2021
Ernst Honors the Life of Native Iowan, Marine Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page Killed Last Month in Kabul Attacks
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor today to... -
September 15, 2021
ICYMI: Ernst Spearheads Effort to Designate Taliban a Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led her colleagues in urging the Biden... -
September 15, 2021
Ernst Leads Call to Biden Admin: Designate Taliban a Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led her colleagues in calling on the Biden... -
September 14, 2021
On the Heels of Completing 99 County Tour, Ernst Says Iowans Concerned by Democrats’ Reckless Spending, Afghanistan Disaster
WASHINGTON—On the heels of completing her seventh annual 99 County Tour, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today said that Iowans are concerned by the Democrats’ reckless... -
September 09, 2021
Ernst Joins Calls for Hearings on Biden’s Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate and a Global War on Terror veteran is joining fellow Senate Armed... -
September 07, 2021
‘That’s a Wrap!’: Ernst Finishes Up 99 County Tour for 2021
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Finishing up stop number 99 on the year in Sioux County, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) last week officially wrapped up her 99 County Tour for 2021, her... -
September 02, 2021
Ernst, Colleagues Press Biden on Americans, Allies Left in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the U.S. Senate, today joined her colleagues in pressing the Biden Administration on details... -
September 01, 2021
Ernst Joins GMA3 on Afghanistan
IOWA CITY, Iowa—Veteran of the Global War on Terror, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), joined Amy Robach on Good Morning America 3rd Hour today to discuss her reaction to President... -
September 01, 2021
Senator Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Osceola County
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Osceola County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021. Senator Ernst looks... -
August 31, 2021
Ernst, Hassan to VA: Quickly develop comprehensive outreach plan to connect Afghanistan, Global War on Terrorism veterans to benefits, services
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terror, and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), are leading a bipartisan group of 33 Senators calling on the... -
August 30, 2021
Ernst: “America left our own behind.”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, a veteran of the Global War on Terror, and a member of the... -
August 27, 2021
Senator Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Butler County
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Butler County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021. Senator Ernst looks... -
August 26, 2021
Ernst Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate, a veteran of the Global War on Terror, and a member of the... -
August 22, 2021
Ernst Joins ABC This Week to Discuss Afghanistan
RED OAK, Iowa—Combat veteran and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Martha Raddatz on ABC This Week to discuss the situation... -
August 19, 2021
Ernst to President Biden: Devote “All Means Necessary” to Evacuate Americans, Eligible Partners from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terror and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is urging President Joe Biden to fulfill his... -
WASHINGTON—Continuing their efforts to support Afghan allies who served alongside the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on...
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August 18, 2021
As Biden Continues Haphazard Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ernst Joins Colleagues in Pressing Pentagon on Status of U.S. Military Equipment
RED OAK, Iowa—As President Biden continues his haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban retakes control of the country, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of... -
August 18, 2021
Senator Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Cass County
RED OAK, Iowa—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today announced she will hold a town hall meeting in Cass County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021. Senator Ernst looks... -
August 17, 2021
Ernst Calls for Answers on Plans to Evacuate, Provide Safety to Americans in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON—Following reports of as many as 15,000 Americans living in Afghanistan and in need of rapid evacuation, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)—the first female combat veteran...
