Ernst, Under MAGA Pressure, Signals Backing for Hegseth’s Pentagon Bid
Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect ...
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about ...
Joni Ernst could be key vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation
After multiple meetings with President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she would support Pete Hegseth "through this process" but did not indicate ...
Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump’s Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen.
Pete Hegseth arrives for another high-stakes meeting with key Republican senator
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met on Wednesday with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle. Hegseth sat down ...
Trump expresses confidence in Hegseth and says he can be confirmed to lead Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he has confidence in Pete Hegseth, even as he acknowledged “people were a little ...