From Washington: Sen. Joni Ernst’s Warning to the Country Ahead of Her Senate Exit

Following her self-imposed two-term limit, Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst is officially bringing her time in the upper chamber to a close. She joinsThe FOX News Rundownfor a candid exit interview to reflect on her nearly 12 years in the U.S. Senate and offer her perspective on the future of Capitol Hill.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Senator Ernst defends the Senate’s slow, deliberative design and the critical role of the filibuster, issues a strong warning against deepening political polarization, and highlights the unique bipartisan unity among female lawmakers. Plus, she opens up about how social media has fundamentally reshaped how elected officials operate in Washington, D.C.