J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, after her defense of Medicaid cuts.

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist and former U.S. Senate staffer Ron Bonjean about the path in the Senate ...

The United States Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.) bipartisan resolution designating May 29th as ‘Mental Health Awareness in ...

He has also faced questions, most notably from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), about sexual assault in the military and his past comments opposing women in combat roles.

Sen. Joni Ernst drew a high-profile opponent after telling a constituent concerned about potential Medicaid cuts, “We’re all going to die.” ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst fielded angry questions about Medicaid cuts and President Donald Trump's tax cut bill at a town ...

Iowa native Bryan Kraber will lead Joni Ernst's reelection bid as campaign manager, Ernst announced June 4 in a news release.

Iowa state Sen. Zach Wahls is launching a campaign for the U.S. Senate. He's the latest Democrat seeking to challenge ...

Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa fielded angry questions about Medicaid cuts and President Donald Trump's tax cut bill at a town hall in Parkersburg. At one point, a woman shouted "people ...