JONI ERNST

Dec 23 2024POLITICS

Union Rush to Secure Telework Deals Sparks Senate Action

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has taken a stand against federal agencies negotiating telework contracts with employees. She's particularly concerned about the potential waste of taxpayer money and decreased productivity. With the incoming Trump administration, federal unions are rushing to finalize telework agreements that would extend until 2029, fearing interference fr...

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst's Conflict Over Trump's Cabinet Pick

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is worried that she might have a tough time in the upcoming 2026 re-election. Why? Because of the conflicts around President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Ernst is feeling the heat from Republican activists who want her to back Trump's pick. But she has strong supporters too. This situation shows how Rep...

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