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Pressure piles on Iowa GOP Sen. Joni Ernst over Pete Hegseth confirmation fight

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  Ernst, the first female combat veteran in the Senate, has been threatened with a primary challenge over her reticence - so far - to confirm Hegeseth.

The article from MSN discusses the increasing pressure on Iowa GOP Senator Joni Ernst regarding her stance on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for a position on the National Security Education Board. Hegseth, a Fox News personality known for his controversial views, has been nominated by President Trump, leading to significant pushback from Democrats and some Republicans due to concerns over his qualifications and past statements. Critics argue that Hegseth's lack of formal education in national security and his history of making inflammatory comments could politicize the board. Despite this, Ernst has not publicly committed to her vote, causing frustration among her constituents and political observers who are urging her to oppose the nomination. The situation highlights the broader tension within the GOP between Trump loyalists and those advocating for more traditional or bipartisan confirmations.

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