Ernst, a Republican, posted a video to her Instagram story on Saturday, May 31, where she spoke directly to camera about the ...

India May, a 33-year-old Democrat from Charles City, is running for the Iowa House after sparking a viral moment at U.S. Sen.

Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst Monday in the wake of her remarks at ...

When a lawmaker tells you 'we’re all going to die' in response to a policy choice, they’re justifying your suffering.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the incumbent as she faces reelection next year. Ernst drew the ire of ...

Joni Ernst's response to a constituent's concern about ... The senator's comments drew criticism from Democrats concerned about the potential impact of Medicaid cuts proposed in President Donald ...

ERNST WAS RESPONDING TO CONCERNS CONSTITUENTS SHOUTED ABOUT POTENTIAL CUTS TO MEDICAID. HER RESPONSE IS FACING BACKLASH ... IN THE HAWKEYE STATE AND DRAWING CRITICISM FOR DOING SO.

Ernst's response was, "People will not — well, we all are going to die. For heaven’s sakes, folks." It was a moment that generated national attention and criticism for Ernst, a second-term ...