Jan 8, 2025 · In a conference call with Iowa reporters Wednesday, Grassley said he is not publicly disclosing his position on candidates, including Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete...

Dec 11, 2024 · Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s office says he will meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, “in the coming weeks.”

Dec 13, 2024 · Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, faced criticism and talk of a primary challenge from Trump-aligned Republicans after initially appearing cool to the nomination of Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a veteran, has said women should not serve in combat roles and he has been accused of sexual assault.

Dec 4, 2024 · During a conference call with Iowa reporters, Sen. Chuck Grassley addressed the possibility of his colleague, Sen. Joni Ernst replacing Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense.

Dec 18, 2024 · Hegseth has been facing allegations of sexual assault, problematic drinking, and remarks about women in combat roles. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R) Iowa spoke about Trump's Dept. of Defense...

Jan 9, 2025 · Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters that Trump’s cabinet picks align with who voters chose in the election, though Grassley did not publicly say how he plans to vote.

Dec 5, 2024 · DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - National reports suggest that Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican and retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, could...

Jan 6, 2025 · “I’m enthused with her work as Attorney General of Florida and what she’s done as a prosecutor,” Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told Fox Business Network Friday of Bondi.

Dec 5, 2024 · WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. senators have been meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for his cabinet, and on Wednesday, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst met with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who has come under fire this week.

Jan 14, 2025 · The Senate will hold confirmation hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth starting Jan. 14, 2025, as reported by multiple sources. More than 110 former Justice Department officials urged swift confirmation of Bondi, citing her impressive credentials and experience as Florida attorney general.