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Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Iowa Senators Call On DHS To Address Ransomware Attacks On Critical Ag Sector Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Hinson Calls for Secretary Mayorkas to Resign Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration still can't say what its vetting process is for Afghan refugees coming into this country. I'm working to get to the bottom of this." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Iowa Senators Call On DHS To Address Ransomware Attacks On Critical Ag Sector Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is no question that our immigration system right now--under the Biden Administration--is being pushed to its limits, all by crises they created. We need to ensure the laws on the books keep sexual predators out of our country." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Taxpayers deserve answers from @NIH and @EcoHealthNYC about what was really going on with dangerous coronavirus experiments at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. What did they know and how much did we pay for it?" Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Illegal immigrants convicted of sexual violent crimes are seeking to enter the United States amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block & deport sexual predators from getting into our country." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Because of the Biden Administration's policies, every state is now a border state." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Americans & our Afghan partners are sitting ducks for the Taliban due to @POTUS ' poorly planned exit from Afghanistan. I'm supporting an effort to ensure the Admin takes action to protect the safety of Americans & our Afghan allies who were left behind." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. We owe it to our servicemembers to ensure they have the support they deserve. As a combat veteran, I'm working across the aisle to help support the mental health needs of our nation's heroes." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Hinson Statement on Administration Releasing Illegal Immigrants into U.S. While Keeping American People in the Dark Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of appeasing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, the Biden Administration should be holding Iran accountable for their destabilizing activities. I'm backing an effort that would impose human rights sanctions on Iranian leadership." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Admin's incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is putting American lives at risk. I'm calling on @DHSgov and @DeptofDefense for answers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration - Grassley Presses TSA, FBI On Work With "Rogue' Unauthorized Commerce Dept. Law Enforcement, Intelligence Unit Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Department of Justice - Biden's Department Of Justice Is Still Dragging Its Feet On Crossfire Hurricane Transparency Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "My BE GONE Act gives law enforcement the ability to deport those who have been convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault & are trying to enter the U.S." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Wishing a Happy Birthday to @USNavy ! I'm grateful to all our brave sailors--past & present--for selflessly serving to protect our nation and the freedoms we cherish." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Ernst Leads Congressional Delegation Mission to Panama, Colombia, Meets with Leaders on Border and National Security Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration is continuing to downplay the evils of the Taliban. I'm leading an effort to ensure the Admin takes serious action to protect the safety of the American citizens & Afghan partners stranded behind enemy lines in Afghanistan." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past several days, I led a congressional delegation mission to Panama & Colombia to meet with senior leaders in the countries and discuss US border security & national security challenges. I was glad to be joined by @RepFeenstra & @RepLisaMcClain .https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=80150B68-115F-4CF0-A784-3CA077AD8562" Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 12, 2021 Tweet - "In his rush for the exits, President Biden left terrorists in Afghanistan with tens of billions of dollars' worth of military weapons and gear--all that can now be used against us." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 10, 2021 Indianola Independent Advocate - Joni Ernst: President Biden's decisions put America's Most Wanted back in charge of Afghanistan. Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 10, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's poorly planned exit from Afghanistan put America's Most Wanted back in charge of a terrorist training ground and increased the risk of attacks against our homeland." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I'm leading an effort to block sexual predators from entering the United States. WATCH" Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans have outlined solutions to address the #BidenBorderCrisis. It's time for @POTUS & his Administration to act." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Hinson Slams Administration for Unanswered Questions, Lack of Accountability on Southern Border Crisis Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "My BE GONE Act is a commonsense solution to modernize the immigration system & combat sexual violence and those seeking to exploit our laws." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "By the end of this year, the U.S. is expected to see more than 2.3 million people illegally cross the southern border. The Democrats need to acknowledge this crisis." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Ernst Backs Effort to Sanction Iranian Leadership Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The #BidenBorderCrisis has made every state a border state." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "American citizens stranded in Afghanistan Terrorists back in power Billions of dollars of military weapons & gear left behind America's reputation tarnished Someone must take responsibility for the colossal failure in Afghanistan." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Push Back on Justice Department Crackdown on Free Speech of Parents Protesting School Boards Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Iran cannot be trusted, and instead of attempting to rejoin the failed Iran Nuclear Deal, the Biden Administration should be holding Iranian leadership accountable for their malign activities." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Sex Predators "Be Gone:' Ernst Seeks to Block, Deport Convicted Sex Criminals Attempting to Get Into the US Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Pres. Biden's haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan has only emboldened the Taliban & their terror partners. I'm backing an effort that would sanction the Taliban and other leaders in Afghanistan for terrorism." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Terrorists are working to infiltrate the U.S. through our porous southern border. I'm leading an effort to require our military, Intel, & homeland security branches to closely monitor illicit activities being carried out by terror groups at the border." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "NEW I'm leading an effort to block & deport convicted sexual predators who are trying to take advantage of our broken immigration system." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "There's a crisis of the Democrats' own making everywhere you look. Southern Border Afghanistan Reckless tax-and-spending Iowans are frustrated." Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Preserve Unused Visas Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Taiwan is an important partner for the United States--and for fellow democracies around the world. With Communist China's aggression against Taiwan escalating, we must continue to stand with the people of Taiwan & push back against the CCP's coercion." Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful to my friend & @the_USO Global Ambassador Kellie Pickler for honoring the sacrifice of our nation's heroes who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Now is the time to pass my bipartisan effort that would create a #GWOTMemorial on the National Mall." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Iowa Senators Call On DHS To Address Ransomware Attacks On Critical Ag Sector Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Hinson Calls for Secretary Mayorkas to Resign Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration still can't say what its vetting process is for Afghan refugees coming into this country. I'm working to get to the bottom of this." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Iowa Senators Call On DHS To Address Ransomware Attacks On Critical Ag Sector Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is no question that our immigration system right now--under the Biden Administration--is being pushed to its limits, all by crises they created. We need to ensure the laws on the books keep sexual predators out of our country." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Taxpayers deserve answers from @NIH and @EcoHealthNYC about what was really going on with dangerous coronavirus experiments at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. What did they know and how much did we pay for it?" Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Illegal immigrants convicted of sexual violent crimes are seeking to enter the United States amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block & deport sexual predators from getting into our country." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Because of the Biden Administration's policies, every state is now a border state." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Americans & our Afghan partners are sitting ducks for the Taliban due to @POTUS ' poorly planned exit from Afghanistan. I'm supporting an effort to ensure the Admin takes action to protect the safety of Americans & our Afghan allies who were left behind." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. We owe it to our servicemembers to ensure they have the support they deserve. As a combat veteran, I'm working across the aisle to help support the mental health needs of our nation's heroes." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Hinson Statement on Administration Releasing Illegal Immigrants into U.S. While Keeping American People in the Dark Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Instead of appeasing the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, the Biden Administration should be holding Iran accountable for their destabilizing activities. I'm backing an effort that would impose human rights sanctions on Iranian leadership." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Admin's incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is putting American lives at risk. I'm calling on @DHSgov and @DeptofDefense for answers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration - Grassley Presses TSA, FBI On Work With "Rogue' Unauthorized Commerce Dept. Law Enforcement, Intelligence Unit Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Department of Justice - Biden's Department Of Justice Is Still Dragging Its Feet On Crossfire Hurricane Transparency Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "My BE GONE Act gives law enforcement the ability to deport those who have been convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault & are trying to enter the U.S." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Wishing a Happy Birthday to @USNavy ! I'm grateful to all our brave sailors--past & present--for selflessly serving to protect our nation and the freedoms we cherish." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Ernst Leads Congressional Delegation Mission to Panama, Colombia, Meets with Leaders on Border and National Security Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration is continuing to downplay the evils of the Taliban. I'm leading an effort to ensure the Admin takes serious action to protect the safety of the American citizens & Afghan partners stranded behind enemy lines in Afghanistan." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Over the past several days, I led a congressional delegation mission to Panama & Colombia to meet with senior leaders in the countries and discuss US border security & national security challenges. I was glad to be joined by @RepFeenstra & @RepLisaMcClain .https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=80150B68-115F-4CF0-A784-3CA077AD8562" Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 12, 2021 Tweet - "In his rush for the exits, President Biden left terrorists in Afghanistan with tens of billions of dollars' worth of military weapons and gear--all that can now be used against us." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 10, 2021 Indianola Independent Advocate - Joni Ernst: President Biden's decisions put America's Most Wanted back in charge of Afghanistan. Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 10, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's poorly planned exit from Afghanistan put America's Most Wanted back in charge of a terrorist training ground and increased the risk of attacks against our homeland." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I'm leading an effort to block sexual predators from entering the United States. WATCH" Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans have outlined solutions to address the #BidenBorderCrisis. It's time for @POTUS & his Administration to act." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021 Hinson Slams Administration for Unanswered Questions, Lack of Accountability on Southern Border Crisis Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S. Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "My BE GONE Act is a commonsense solution to modernize the immigration system & combat sexual violence and those seeking to exploit our laws." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "By the end of this year, the U.S. is expected to see more than 2.3 million people illegally cross the southern border. The Democrats need to acknowledge this crisis." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Ernst Backs Effort to Sanction Iranian Leadership Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The #BidenBorderCrisis has made every state a border state." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "American citizens stranded in Afghanistan Terrorists back in power Billions of dollars of military weapons & gear left behind America's reputation tarnished Someone must take responsibility for the colossal failure in Afghanistan." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Sens. Cruz, Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Push Back on Justice Department Crackdown on Free Speech of Parents Protesting School Boards Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Iran cannot be trusted, and instead of attempting to rejoin the failed Iran Nuclear Deal, the Biden Administration should be holding Iranian leadership accountable for their malign activities." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security in the United States Department of Homeland Security - Kennedy, Cornyn, colleagues press Biden administration for answers on release of illegal immigrants into U.S. Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Sex Predators "Be Gone:' Ernst Seeks to Block, Deport Convicted Sex Criminals Attempting to Get Into the US Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Secretary of Homeland Security - Provide Answers on Release of Haitian Migrants into US Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Pres. Biden's haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan has only emboldened the Taliban & their terror partners. I'm backing an effort that would sanction the Taliban and other leaders in Afghanistan for terrorism." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Terrorists are working to infiltrate the U.S. through our porous southern border. I'm leading an effort to require our military, Intel, & homeland security branches to closely monitor illicit activities being carried out by terror groups at the border." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021 Tweet - "NEW I'm leading an effort to block & deport convicted sexual predators who are trying to take advantage of our broken immigration system." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration's unclear & incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is jeopardizing the safety of our homeland. I'm leading an effort urging the Admin to take action & immediately address these inefficiencies." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "There's a crisis of the Democrats' own making everywhere you look. Southern Border Afghanistan Reckless tax-and-spending Iowans are frustrated." Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 5, 2021 Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Preserve Unused Visas Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Taiwan is an important partner for the United States--and for fellow democracies around the world. With Communist China's aggression against Taiwan escalating, we must continue to stand with the people of Taiwan & push back against the CCP's coercion." Sen.Joni Ernst
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