FTA:

Earlier this year, the Air Force revealed that the general who oversaw its lobbying before Congress had inappropriate romantic relationships with five women, including three who worked on Capitol Hill.

Maj. Gen. Christopher Finerty's colleagues told investigators the relationships were "highly inappropriate" as they could give the Air Force undue influence in Congress. "I honestly felt sick to my stomach," one said, according to a report about the investigation, "because it just felt so sleazy."

The Air Force inspector general's report redacted the names of the women who worked on the Hill.

But one of the women whose relationship with Finerty was scrutinized by the inspector general was Sen. Joni Ernst, according to two sources with knowledge of the investigation. The Iowa Republican and combat veteran is one of the most influential voices on the Hill about the military, and she sits on the Senate's Armed Services Committee, which oversees the Pentagon and plays a crucial role in setting its annual budget.

Things that make you say, hmmm:

Is This What They Held Over Joni Ernst's Head To Make Her Confirm Pete Hegseth?

#10
As the story makes clear, the concerns have nothing to do with anyone's marital status.
It's an "undue influence" story.
A real banger.
#12 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Exactly:

ProPublica reports that Ernst " again, one of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate when it comes to military stuff " has had some, shall we say, highly questionable relationships with some very influential Pentagon brass, the types of relationships that could suggest serious conflicts of interest and ethical concerns.

(So no, this isn't just a story about whether Ernst, who is divorced, has been having big old sex with some hot military guys. That would be fine and Wonkette would be Team GO JONI.)