U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst sparked national backlash over comments at a town hall that "we all are going to die" in response to an Iowan's concern about Medicaid cuts.

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.

Joni Ernst, the Republican senator for Iowa, has doubled down on remarks made at a recent town hall, in which she responded to concerns about cuts to Medicaid by telling attendees “we all are ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.

Iowa state Sen. Zach Wahls is launching a campaign for the U.S. Senate. He's the latest Democrat seeking to challenge Republican Joni Ernst in 2026.

A group of Iowans are urging U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst to oppose President Donald Trump's massive tax cut bill as the Senate ...

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, a Republican, has drawn national backlash over a town hall in Parkersburg on May 30 when an audience member shouted "people will die" because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's ...