Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote ... Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8244.

Joni Ernst pressed Pete Hegseth about women’s roles ... who grew up in eastern Iowa, is headlining a political event in West Des Moines later this month in an apparent attempt to help drive home the ...

Lake's homecoming to the state initially came as Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, faced intense backlash from President Donald Trump ...

The chair of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus is leading an effort to cut what she says is significant waste in food stamp programs. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is debuting a ...

An event for Kari Lake in Iowa was conveniently canceled after wayward Sen. Joni Ernst voted to confirm Trump's Defense ...

Chris Leguisano was not there to celebrate Christmas or several milestones for her children and grandchildren for the last ...

Firebrand Arizona politician Kari Lake will return to Iowa for an event in West Des Moines this month ... Lake would be a strong potential primary challenger to Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. And her ...

Ernst said federal employees have "abused" telework policies that were initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and claimed it ...

Letters published Jan. 13-19, 2025, deal with state government and the resolution of Des Moines' Greenwood Park art ...

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed ...

Firebrand Arizona politician Kari Lake will return to Iowa for an event in West Des Moines this month ... primary challenger to Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. And her appearance in the state could ...