Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
This marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaigns
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Ernst criticizes Hegseth for general's firing
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek hopes to flip Senate
Iowa will have an open Senate seat in the 2026 midterms after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst announced she would not run for reelection. Josh Turek, a Democratic Iowa state representative running for the Senate, joins to discuss his bid to flip the Hawkeye State.
Trump tries to cancel foreign aid funding
The Trump administration has told Congress that it plans to cancel previously approved funding for foreign aid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
Could Joni Ernst's retirement help Democrats?
Sources tell CBS News that Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek reelection in 2026. Political strategists Meghan Hays and Matt Gorman join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Republican Joni Ernst not seeking reelection
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026, multiple sources confirm to CBS News. Nikole Killion has more on the political shift before the midterm season.
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection, sources say
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026, sources confirmed to CBS News. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Iowa National Guard to help ICE operations
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds this week directed the state's National Guard to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations beginning in September. CBS News Iowa station KCCI's chief political reporter Amanda Rooker joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Sen. Ernst discusses effect of China tariffs
Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss NRA political contributions and how tariffs on China would affect American agriculture.
Open: This is Face the Nation, March 25th
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Senator Mark Warner, Senator Joni Ernst, and five of the student activists who organized the March for Our Lives Rally. Plus, our political panel offers analysis on the latest developments in Washington.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 8, 2018
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Joni Ernst, and U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison. Plus, CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy joins us with the breaking news that four out of the 12 boys were rescued from Thai cave.
Sen. Ernst doubts Russia would be "friend"
Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss how tariffs are affecting her home state and what her expectations are for President Trump's trips to Brussels and Helsinki.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on “Face the Nation,” moderator Margaret Brennan interviews California Governor Jerry Brown, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Joni Ernst. Plus, a panel of incoming members of Congress discuss the issues they want to tackle.
Ernst on Nielsen and troops at the border
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the current efforts at securing the border and her new role in the Senate Republican leadership.
Reporter's Notebook: Medicaid and the mental health of rural men
John Dickerson shares the heartbreaking story of Alex Jacobsen as potential Medicaid cuts threaten rural access to mental health services.
Sen. Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comments: "I'm very compassionate"
Sen. Joni Ernst's comment that "we all are going to die" to a town hall attendee criticizing proposed changes to Medicaid has attracted attention.
Sen. Joni Ernst on Kim Jong Un
This week on "The Takeout," CBS News' Major Garrett interviews Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. Ernst talked about how she disagrees with the president's praise of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Breaking down Pete Hegseth's hearing
Several female senators and former members of the armed forces grilled Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing on past comments he made about women serving in combat roles. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down the top moments from the hearing surrounding the secretary of defense post.
Ernst questions Hegseth at Senate hearing
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) used her time at Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing to ask about Pentagon spending and Hegseth's views on women in the military.
Is Hegseth making ground among senators?
Pete Hegseth continues to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as he awaits a potential confirmation hearing to become secretary of defense. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hegseth has Trump, Ernst support
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is appearing more comfortable with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more.
Hegseth courts senators for defense post
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear the confirmation process. Zeke Miller, the Associated Press chief White House correspondent, joins CBS News with more.
Hegseth on meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met Monday with Sen. Joni Ernst as he continues to push for support ahead of his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Nikole Killion has more.
Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.
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