Iowa's two Republican U.S. senators voted for President Donald Trump's massive bill on tax cuts, Medicaid and immigration. U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley joined nearly all their GOP ...

"It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country," Ernst said in a video announcement. "Now as our family ages and grows, it's my time for me to give back to ...

The panel discusses Senator Joni Ernst's decision not to seek reelection in Iowa in 2026. Kasie Hunt talks to a Democratic candidate running for her seat. Also, a doctor who helped lead the CDC's ...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst celebrated the "Big Beautiful Bill" in Nevada Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst had a message Wednesday for the Democrats lining up to challenge her in 2026: “Bring it on.” Speaking ...

COUNTY COURTHOUSE. STACIE BO. THANK YOU. ALSO BREAKING IT FOR SENATOR JONI ERNST HAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED SHE IS NOT RUNNING FOR REELECTION. KCCI’S LAURA TERRELL JOINS US IN STUDIO WITH WHAT THIS ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Democratic state lawmaker bowed out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary race on Monday and endorsed a fellow legislator as the “best hope” to unseat Republican U.S. Sen.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek reelection in 2026, according to two people familiar with her decision, setting off a major upheaval in one of Iowa's marquee midterm contests. Speculation has ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Saying it is time to give back to the family that has supported her during her career in ...

"After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Joni Ernst, a Republican, said in a video message. Ernst's decision not to run for a third term in 2026 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa’s first woman elected to Congress ...