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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated passage of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill was previously introduced by Sens. Ricketts and Chris Coons (D-DE). Ricketts is Chairman and Coons is Ranking Member of the Senate F...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted National School Choice Week 2026 and the importance of prioritizing common-sense education. “As a father of three, I know that classrooms thrive when they’re tailored to the students. And not every child learns the same way...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape and make government work. “When I was governor of Nebraska, I actually implemented Lean Six Sigma as part of our overall...

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KETV OMAHA, Neb. — Senator Pete Ricketts sits down with FirstNews for ‘Coffee with the Candidates’ to discuss his last 20 months in office since replacing Ben Sasse and his vision for the future. Click here to watch Preston Love Jr., Ricketts’ opponent, in his interview for ‘Coff...
Norfolk Radio WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to introduce the Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants (BE GONE) Act.  The bill, led by Ernst, would allow the U.S. to deport sexual offenders currently in the count...
WOWT OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – JD Vance is coming to Omaha. Nebraska GOP Chairman Eric Underwood confirmed to 6 News on Wednesday that the Republican vice presidential hopeful plans to make an appearance in the Cornhusker State next week. Vance — a U.S. Senator from Ohio who was chosen last ...

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This week we recognize the work of the pro-life movement across the 53 years since the Roe v. Wade decisions.  Since then, we have seen a long fight, and recent victories, in protecting young lives.  The Dobbs decision restored the right of the American people to enact pro-life laws through the d...
Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries.  After a year, President Trump and Senate Republicans are getting America back on track.  Let’s recap 2025. We’re making our streets safer.  We’re putting money back in your pocket.  We’re restorin...
Each year on January 9th, we recognize Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  It’s a time to thank the police officers who keep us safe.  Officers across Nebraska work hard to prevent crime and protect families.  They face danger and serve with courage.  That’s why I fight every d...

Press Call Open | Highlighting School Choice Week

Sen. Pete Ricketts January 28, 2026 2:59 pm

Ricketts Advocates for Reduction in Permitting Red Tape, Making Government Work

Sen. Pete Ricketts January 28, 2026 12:01 pm

Senator Ricketts Discusses Successful Operation to Capture Nicolas Maduro with Secretary Marco Rubio

Sen. Pete Ricketts January 28, 2026 11:07 am

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