Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator representing Iowa, posted a series of updates on August 18, 2025, addressing topics ranging from local events to federal policy concerns.

In a post made at 3:04 p.m. UTC, Ernst reflected on the conclusion of a local event: "Hope everyone enjoyed themselves this year, and I already cannot wait for the best fair in the world to start again next year!"

Later that afternoon at 4:16 p.m. UTC, Ernst discussed the impact of Sarah's Law and recent immigration enforcement actions: "Before my Sarah's Law, this dangerous illegal immigrant would have been back on the streets after posting bail. Now, she has been swiftly detained by @ICEgov and our neighborhoods are safer because of it." Sarah's Law is named after Sarah Root, an Iowa woman who was killed in 2016 by an undocumented immigrant who was released on bail and later disappeared. The law aims to ensure that federal authorities detain certain undocumented immigrants charged with causing death or serious injury.

At 5:28 p.m. UTC, Ernst addressed concerns over government spending related to electric vehicles for the United States Postal Service (USPS): "Despite the $10 billion price tag, just 250 custom-built EVs have been delivered to @USPS. I am working to stop this textbook example of waste, claw back the more than $1.2 billion in unspent funds, and return them to the taxpayers." In recent years, USPS has faced scrutiny for its costly transition to electric vehicles as part of efforts to modernize its fleet.

Ernst’s posts reflect ongoing debates over public safety measures and government spending priorities within Congress.