Joni Ernst

The notice of denial would appear to be the final chapter in a protracted attempt by former Trump adviser Carl Icahn to change the rules so that fuel retailers, instead of refiners, would have to meet the EPA blending requirements. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Trump’s EPA falls off the wagon, and demon ethanol wins again

Washington Examiner · October 21, 2017 4:01 am

The conservative group wants the EPA to hand over documents detailing its use of social media to promote the Obama administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule. (Wikipedia Commons)

Energy and Environment

Senate committee to vote next week on Trump’s EPA nominees after delay over biofuel mandate

Josh Siegel · October 20, 2017 8:17 pm

"EPA has not taken any formal action to propose this idea, nor will EPA pursue regulations," Pruitt wrote in a letter sent to a group of GOP senators Thursday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Energy and Environment

Scott Pruitt assures Republicans he won’t harm ethanol mandate

John Siciliano · October 20, 2017 5:01 am

More than half of Americans pray every day, according to Pew Research. When they offer prayer, they offer to use this most valued relationship to help others in need. While many see prayer as impactful in a time of crisis like the Las Vegas shooting, unfortunately, many on the Left launched an attack on its legitimacy and its impact. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Why are Democrats systematically minimizing the impact of prayer?

Ron Meyer · October 5, 2017 4:01 am

Upon leaving office, former presidents are entitled to an annual pension of $207,800, equal to the salary of a Cabinet secretary. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Beltway Confidential

Former presidents no longer need taxpayers to give them millions of dollars

Demian Brady · October 4, 2017 5:25 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Republican senators ask McConnell to scrap October recess

Joel Gehrke · September 6, 2017 9:16 pm

White House Watch: Is Mike Pence Running a Shadow Campaign for 2020?

Michael Warren · August 8, 2017 10:43 am

"In every case where we see the resurgence of terror networks, particularly in the fragile areas of the south Philippines, I think it is worth considering whether or not we reinstate a named operation," Joints Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Gen. Paul Selva said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Gen. Paul Selva: New military operation in Philippines should be weighed

Travis J. Tritten · July 18, 2017 3:01 pm

The FBI on Friday arrested an Omaha man for making threats against Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Omaha man arrested for claiming he ‘could kill’ Sen. Joni Ernst

Josh Siegel · July 8, 2017 12:43 am

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Joni Ernst on health insurance: ‘We’re in a world of hurt in Iowa’

Salena Zito · June 12, 2017 4:01 am

"This Congress must repeal and replace Obamacare," said Vice President Mike Pence. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Mike Pence pressures Senate to act on healthcare by summer

Robert King · June 3, 2017 8:39 pm

Mike Pence and Sen. Joni Ernst arrive at Iowa event riding motorcycles

Mike Pence and Sen. Joni Ernst arrive at Iowa event riding motorcycles

Daniel Chaitin · June 3, 2017 8:15 pm