Ernst says China is "intentionally poisoning" Americans amid fentanyl crisis
The senator said she believes the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico is happening with the tacit approval of the Chinese.
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The senator said she believes the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico is happening with the tacit approval of the Chinese.
Lawmakers have said that every day that goes by without action puts lives at risk.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Colonial Pipeline hack, CDC's updated mask guidance, and the bipartisan support for addressing sexual assault in the military.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Joni Ernst say their work on reforming the military's handling of sexual assault cases can serve as a "template" for bipartisanship on other issues.
"We want Americans to see that bipartisanship is alive and well. It takes friendships," Ernst said.
The following is a transcript of the interview with Senators Joni Ernst and Kirsten Gillibrand that aired Sunday, May 16, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Joni Ernst say their work on reforming the military’s handling of sexual assault cases can serve as a “template” for bipartisanship on other issues.
Most Republicans are publicly staying silent or explicitly backing the president.
Many Republican senators have held off on congratulating President-elect Joe Biden on his victory as President Trump pushes baseless allegations of voter fraud. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with several GOP senators who said they were unaware of any specific fraud allegations, particularly in their own races. She joins CBSN with more on that, plus how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might work with the new administration.
Senate Republicans unveiled a police reform bill on Wednesday that encourages police departments to ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa will co-sponsor the bill. Brianne Pfannenstiel, chief political reporter for the Des Moines Register, joins CBSN to discuss.
Eight states and Washington D.C. held primaries Tuesday in what was the biggest day of voting since Super Tuesday in March. After a slew of wins, Joe Biden is now closing in on the number of delegates he needs to formally clinch the Democratic nomination. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" with a look at the results.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is out with a new memoir on her experiences in politics, the military and growing up on the farm. "CBS This Morning" talks with the senator about her book and the coronavirus pandemic.
Democrats are hoping to take the seat back, especially as President Trump's tariffs have hit the state hard
Sen. Joni Ernst spoke about trade, her relationship with the president and friendships across the aisle
The Cradle Act would allow new parents to tap into their Social Security savings, and later delay their retirement, to take paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child
The fourth-ranking Senate Republican accused her ex-husband in divorce documents of physically assaulting her before she was elected to the Senate
Ernst, elected to this week to be a member of Senate leadership, defended the deployment of troops to the southern border, saying it is good skill-building for soldiers' future missions
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa that aired Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Ernst talked about the Supreme Court confirmation process with CBS News' Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast this week
Joni Ernst says her support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh shows women that "we are innocent until proven guilty"
"I would just caution the president as we move forward with any discussions with Russia. Obviously Russia is not our friend," Ernst warned on Sunday
Ernst said she would caution President Trump against working with Russia to oust Iranian forces from Syria
The Iowa Republican said it looks like Pruitt is "trying to undermine the president's promises to American farmers"
"What we don't want to do as a nation is start stripping rights away from law-abiding citizens," said Ernst of gun reforms
Ernst joined us to discuss the president's tariffs, the March for Our Lives in Washington and the National Rifle Association