The Republicans to Watch During Kennedy’s Confirmation Hearings
1 day ago · Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa. Ms. Ernst, a staunch opponent of abortion, has raised questions about Mr. Kennedy’s views on the issue. “He will need to publicly state his position …
Key GOP senators want public commitments from RFK Jr. on …
3 days ago · Some GOP senators want public commitments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before deciding whether to support him as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human …
Pressed by Lawmakers, R.F.K. Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health …
1 day ago · Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, has said she harbors concerns about Mr. Kennedy’s shifting stance on abortion. ... Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the Senate Finance …
Confirmation Hearings for RFK Jr., Patel, Gabbard: Updates
11 hours ago · Lawmakers are set to grill Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, three of Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees. ... Joni Ernst after introducing Gabbard …
R.F.K. Jr.’s Fate Rests In Hands of a Small Group of Republicans
2 days ago · To be confirmed as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can afford to lose no more than three Republican votes if all Democrats are united in their opposition to him. ...
I won’t take away your McDonald’s, RFK Jr tells America - The …
1 day ago · Mr Kennedy can only afford to lose three votes in the Senate. Joni Ernst, an Iowa senator, Lisa Murkowski, a senator for Alaska, and Mitch McConnell – a polio survivor who …
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' …
5 days ago · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing; ... Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, listens at the Senate Homeland Security and …
Trump’s Cabinet Senate Confirmation Hearings—Here’s What To …
Jan 13, 2025 · Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, emphasized the importance of making “sure that any allegations have been cleared” against Hegseth before the Senate confirms him, but said after …
Pressure on Iowa senator shows consequences for Republicans …
Dec 12, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst is facing an aggressive pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump’s allies, complete with threats of primary challengers.
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those …
Dec 13, 2024 · When Sen. Joni Ernst appeared cool to Trump Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, she faced criticism and primary threats from fellow Republicans.