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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Senate GOP Leader McConnell Joins Ernst in Endorsing Trump for President"

Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa endorsed Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee, becoming the final member of the Senate GOP leadership to do so. Her endorsement comes after Trump's Super Tuesday victories and Nikki Haley suspending her campaign. Ernst previously criticized Trump's use of "hostages" to describe Jan. 6 prisoners but has now endorsed him. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also endorsed Trump, citing his support from Republican voters and their past accomplishments together.

via Fox News|

#donald-trump #endorsement #gop

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"Senator Ernst Presses for Transparency on US-China Collaboration in Bird Flu Research"

Sen. Joni Ernst is demanding answers from the USDA regarding the allocation of $1 million in taxpayer funds for "dangerous bird flu experiments" in collaboration with the Chinese government and a researcher linked to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The experiments involve a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus and are being conducted with the UK and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Ernst has raised concerns about the potential risks and ties to gain-of-function research, emphasizing the need for safeguards and transparency. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of US funding for viral research abroad and heightened vigilance regarding biosafety and biosecurity practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

via New York Post |

#bird-flu-experiments #china #gain-of-function-research