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.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is defending her startling response to constituents concerned about Medicaid. One expert's analysis ...

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

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 ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said "we all are going to die" as she addressed potential ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Republican senator sparked a controversy with her rhetoric about her party's proposed Medicaid cuts. A follow-up video ...

Even some conservatives took issue with her response ... Still, Republicans are largely brushing off the criticism, arguing Ernst’s comments were taken out of context.

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 ...