The Bastion Institute

Focused on bringing together the brightest minds across the country to strengthen America’s leadership, all the while relating back to the homeland.

[The Bastion Institute @TheBastionInst]

As we enter the new year, we invite you to reflect on a 2024 where the Bastion Institute, alongside our Honorary Chair @SenJoniErnst, stood unwavering in the fight for American strength on the world stage.

To learn more, visit https://t.co/kFcWZHElsG today.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

September 11th, 2001, changed our nation forever. We will never forget.

25 years later, we remember the innocent lives that were lost, the first responders who ran towards danger, and the remarkable way our country came together to rebuild.

Read the stories and legacies of the eight Iowans who tragically lost their lives that day here:

https://t.co/lqwcG4Xyfm

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

As co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, I’m proud to join @SenTedBuddNC to work to unite our partners against Iran-backed terror.

https://t.co/AuaHwF4Uy9

[Hudson Institute @HudsonInstitute]

NOW: @peterrough and @SenJoniErnst sit down to discuss Operation Epic Fury and how the US can strengthen its defenses against asymmetric missile and drone threats.

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https://t.co/WVTU60WBqd

[Hudson Institute @HudsonInstitute]

At Hudson, @SenJoniErnst says Operations Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury demonstrate the might of the US military and affirms that the United States will always act to protect Americans.

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[Hudson Institute @HudsonInstitute]

Support from Gulf nations is critical to the operation in Iran.

Their help will strengthen regional security and usher in peace and prosperity in the Middle East, @SenJoniErnst emphasizes.

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[Hudson Institute @HudsonInstitute]

America needs to boost its defense industrial base and decouple from China.

@SenJoniErnst argues that Congress and DoW should:

— Invest in small defense tech startups
— Scale production from prime contractors
— Bolster rare earth refining in the United States

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[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Looking forward to joining @TheBastionInst and @HudsonInstitute on Wednesday!

Tune in to this important conversation 👇

[Hudson Institute @HudsonInstitute]

The US-Israeli campaign against Iran will shape the region's security landscape.

On Wednesday, @SenJoniErnst and @peterrough will discuss the trajectory of US policy in the Middle East.

Join Hudson and @TheBastionInst in person or online at 9:00 am: https://t.co/vdq5IZAGhl

[POLARIS National Security @PolarisNatSec]

🚨 @SenJoniErnst slams the Left for holding America's homeland security hostage at @SenMullin's confirmation hearing:

"Why aren't we funding agencies that protect Americans as we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11?"

Full remarks ⬇️

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Democrats are blocking funding cybersecurity — leaving Americans vulnerable to Iranian-backed cyber attacks.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

President Trump took decisive action so no American has to live under the threat of Iran-backed terror again.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

My full statement on the fallen heroes from the 103rd Sustainment Command👇

[Richard Goldberg @rich_goldberg]

Khamenei might be dead but his echo chamber lives on. And like those forward IRGC commanders, that echo chamber will continue to act on standing orders to conduct influence campaigns in the United States to save the Islamic Republic til the end. Disinformation is all around us.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Iran is a bully that targets American lives.

Taking out this bully will bring peace and stability to the Middle East and the world.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Peace through strength in action. 🇺🇸

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Through Operation Epic Fury, President Trump is working to take out the threat of Iran to create a more peaceful world.

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

Through Operation Epic Fury, President Trump is standing up for American lives that have been taken and targeted by the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.

This mission is critical to ensuring the regime that chants “Death to America” never has a nuclear weapon to make a more peaceful Middle East and world.

God bless our troops and keep them safe.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

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[POLARIS National Security @PolarisNatSec]

That’s a wrap!

Last week, Polaris National Security Foundation hosted the DC Prosperity Summit—the first Middle East forum since @POTUS’ Gaza deal.

Panels featured @LindseyGrahamSC, @SenatorLankford, @SenJoniErnst, @AbdullaRAK, @yechielleiter, @DAlperovitch, and many others.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

THEY'RE HOME. 💛

President Donald J. Trump meets with hostage families and listens to their stories in Jerusalem.