Joni Ernst

A photo illustration of Trump, Don Bacon, Thom Tillis, Mitch McConnell and Joni Ernst.

Congress Members Bailing on Job at Record Rate Under Trump

Some lawmakers have cited a “toxic” work culture under President Donald Trump as one driver of the exodus.

Julia Ornedo

Republican Senator Joni Ernst will not seek reelection according to multiple reports.

GOP Sen. Who Said 'We Are All Going to Die' to Quit Congress

The Republican senator was up for reelection in the 2026 midterms.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks as Sen. Steven Daines (R-MT) listens during a news briefing after a weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on July 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Senate GOPs held a weekly policy luncheon to discuss Republican agenda.

Rival Skewers Senator’s ‘We’re All Going to Die’ Remarks

Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek has torched Sen. Joni Ernst’s infamous comments.

Annie Bang

US Senator Joni Ernst

How Joni Ernst’s ‘We’re All Going to Die’ Is New Dem War Cry

The GOP lawmaker’s controversial comment has taken on new forms.

Michael Daly

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is seen during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on March 04, 2025.

Ernst Insists She’s ‘Compassionate’ Despite Death Remarks

Joni Ernst defends herself over flippant remarks dismissing concerns about health-care cuts.

Ewan Palmer

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Senator Joni Ernst (IA) speaks on stage during The Hill & Valley Forum 2025 at The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for 137 Ventures/Founders Fund/Jacob Helberg )

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‘Morning Joe’ Slams GOP Sen's 'Clueless' Graveyard Apology

Senator Joni Ernst had told a constituent concerned about Medicaid cuts, “We’re all going to die.”

Tom Sanders