U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's vote for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could be a defining issue in her reelection race.

Iowa state Sen. Zach Wahls (D) on Wednesday announced a challenge against Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in the Hawkeye State, as the incumbent deals with backlash over comments at a recent town hall. … ...

Ernst and Grassley were quick to tout their votes for the bill, while Democrats, including Ernst's 2026 challengers, criticized Republicans for their vote. Here's what they said.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is pushing for Republicans to tack on legislation to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to eliminate the longstanding practice of taxpayer-funded union time.

Iowa’s first district Congresswoman, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, has posted a statement on X, calling senate passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill…a major step forward for securing the border ...

Iowa Democrats are criticizing Senator Joni Ernst’s vote in support of the bill that lays out President Trump’s priorities and suggesting it will be a major issue as she seeks reelection in 2026.

WASHINGTON (KCRG) - Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst have responded after the Senate passed President Donald Trump’s spending bill Tuesday. Grassley took to X late Tuesday morning, sharing ...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa: “President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on what Iowans voted for in November, keeping more money in hardworking folks’ pockets, real border security ...