There’s a learning curve and it’s clear Hegseth isn’t in his rhythm yet,” said a GOP consultant close to the White House.

Joni Ernst of Iowa told a mostly Republican audience Dec. 7 that she needed to hear more from Pete Hegseth to support ... Iowa’s other U.S. senator, Chuck Grassley, who headed the Senate ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday denied reporting that he ordered a makeup room to be crafted at the Pentagon ...

Rep. Randy Feenstra talks about the budget, Pete Hegseth, and a possible run for Governor during a tour of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

The 44-year-old former Fox News host is "is doing a phenomenal job leading the Pentagon," White House press secretary ...

Senator Joni Ernst took to X after meeting with the nomination for U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday ... for the cabinet. Senator Chuck Grassley met with the nomination ...

Senator Chuck Grassley (R - Iowa ... Grassley said plans on meeting Trump's choice for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth soon, and Ernst has already met him twice. "Senator Ernst and I expect ...

"In short, the building is in disarray under Hegseth's leadership," John Ullyot, the Pentagon's former top spokesperson said.

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 ...