Incumbent U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is endorsing Ashley Hinson to succeed her as Iowa's next U.S. senator, further cementing ...

DES MOINES — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about her plans.

"It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country," Ernst said in a video announcement. "Now as our family ages and grows, it's my time for me to give back to ...

(CNN) — Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has decided not to seek reelection to a third term, two people familiar with the decision say, and is poised to make an announcement next week. Ernst has been ...

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says her decision not to run for reelection is the “right one,” for several reasons. Ernst spoke with Radio Iowa this weekend and brought up her 2014 campaign pledge to serve ...

The top Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee said Democrats are blocking a measure to give federal prosecutors more time to investigate bailouts for restaurants and the live-entertainment ...