Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 8-19-17 (Joni Ernst, Daniel Pettit & Mark Carter)

On Caffeinated Thoughts Radio, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst calls in, and Daniel Pettit and Mark Carter of Trailhead Builders International joins Shane Vander Hart.

Rod Blum Backs Kim Reynolds for Iowa Governor

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) joined her gubernatorial campaign as a campaign co-chair.

Scott Walker Endorses Kim Reynolds in Iowa Gubernatorial Race

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, chair of the Republican Governors Association, endorsed Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in the 2018 GOP gubernatorial primary.

The 2017 Family Leadership Summit (Videos)

The FAMiLY Leader hosted its sixth Family Leadership Summit featuring Kellyanne Conway, George Barna, the Benham Brothers, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst.

Ernst, Grassley to Serve As State Co-Chairs for Reynolds-Gregg Campaign

The Reynolds-Gregg team announced that U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will serve as state Co-Chairs of their gubernatorial campaign.

Sarah’s Law Passes in the U.S. House

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) which included language from Sarah’s Law.

Trump Administration Moves to Rescind Waters of the U.S.

The Trump Administration announces a withdrawal from the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, Iowa Republicans respond to the news.

Ernst Discusses Shooting Attack, Health Care Reform, and Russia

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed Wednesday’s shooting attack on members of Congress, health care reform, and Russia with Iowa media.

Ernst Presses for Anti-ISIS Strategy in SE Asia

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) questioned Defense Secretary James Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford, Jr. about an anti-ISIS strategy in SE Asia.

Pence, Scott and Reynolds Rally Iowa Republicans at Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds rallied Iowa Republicans at Joni Ernst’s 3rd Annual Roast and Ride.

Joni Ernst: James Comey Should Testify

With the White House considering executive privilege to block his testimony, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that former FBI Director James Comey should testify.

Reaction Round-up to Iowa’s Gubernatorial Succession

Republican and conservative elected officials and leaders react to Iowa’s change of leadership from Terry Branstad to Kim Reynolds.

Branstad Confirmed as Ambassador to China

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to China late Monday afternoon by the U.S. Senate on an 82 to 13 bipartisan vote.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Branstad’s Nomination

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to China setting up a full Senate vote.

Reaction Round-up: Gorsuch’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court

Conservative and Republican activists and elected officials applaud the Senate confirmation of Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Senate Votes to Allow States to Defund Abortion Clinics

The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 to send a bill reversing an Obama-era rule directing state family planning money to Planned Parenthood to the President’s desk.