Pete Hegseth, Joni Ernst and Secretary of Defense

Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
Sen. Joni Ernst, once skeptical, says she will vote for Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will vote for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, she announced Tuesday night after his first confirmation hearing.
Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his nomination.
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.
‘He Has Done A Lot Of Work’: Joni Ernst Endorses Hegseth For Defense Secretary
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst confirmed her support for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense late
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Why Joni Ernst Finally Threw Her Support Behind Pete Hegseth: What We Know
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate ...
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...
Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed ...
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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth
The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
Pete Hegseth hearing: Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst seeks assurances on women serving in combat
Joni Ernst had been seen as a key hurdle to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation. She approached her questions firmly but without ...
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Exclusive: There Are Still Non-MAGA Republicans, But Any Influence Will Be Exerted Behind Closed Doors, Experts Argue
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