Joni Ernst

Military veterans and advocates will take the stage Monday to attack Hillary Clinton on her handling of Benghazi. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans to focus on Benghazi during first night of convention

Sarah Bedford · July 18, 2016 7:08 pm

Richard Blumenthal and Joni Ernst recommend DoD use the U.S.-made Sikorsky Black Hawk, a helicopter widely used by all U.S. military services and other militaries. (AP Photo)

National Security

Senators urge DoD to purchase Black Hawk helicopters for Afghanistan

David Wilkes · July 14, 2016 7:30 pm

A Definitive Ranking of Who Trump Should Have Picked for VP

Jonathan V. Last · July 14, 2016 6:40 pm

Recently, focus has centered on former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who campaigned with Donald Trump on Wednesday night in Cincinnati, where he gave a short and sweet, but well-received introduction for the real estate tycoon. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Trump VP search hits homestretch, possible conclusion

Al Weaver · July 10, 2016 4:01 am

—œI made that very clear to him that I’m focused on Iowa. I feel that I have a lot more to do in the United States Senate. And Iowa is where my heart is,—£ Joni Ernst told Politico. (AP Photo)

Ernst out of the running for VP

Al Weaver and Ariel Cohen · July 6, 2016 6:39 pm

"It is impossible for the FBI not to recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton," Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Report: Trump likely to announce VP pick next week

Kelly Cohen · July 5, 2016 3:48 pm

Ernst met with Trump in Bedminster, N.J., in what was effectively a job interview for vice president. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Ernst: ‘Good conversation’ with ‘Donald’

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 8:51 pm

Offers praise for two other VP contenders, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. (AP Photos)

Trump to meet with VP possibility Joni Ernst Monday

Rudy Takala · July 4, 2016 2:52 pm

"Nobody has reached out to me, so I'm doubtful of that," Ernst told reporters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. "I would have thought that if that was being considered, somebody would have reached out to me." (Bloomberg File)

Joni Ernst: ‘Nobody’s reached out’ to me about being Trump’s VP

Gabby Morrongiello · June 16, 2016 7:43 pm

Donald Trump smiles at left as Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks to media after their meeting in New York, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Beltway Confidential

Who will Clinton and Trump pick for vice president?

Jason Russell · May 12, 2016 5:19 pm

McCain: Joni Ernst would be a ‘tremendous’ VP pick

McCain: Joni Ernst would be a ‘tremendous’ VP pick

Gabby Morrongiello · May 8, 2016 2:11 pm

Ernst calls on women to stand against Trump’s ‘nonsense’

Ernst calls on women to stand against Trump’s ‘nonsense’

Ryan Lovelace · April 4, 2016 5:37 pm