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On Wednesday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his efforts to help secure the next 250 years of American safety and prosperity.  This includes attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singaporewhere he had conversations about deterring Comm...
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to fund U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) : “This effort has always been about protecting Americans and strengthening our national security.  ...
This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to counter Communist China and ensure American dominance in artificial intelligence in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.  Ricketts highlighted his Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, a bipart...

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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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  This month, we recommit to helping one another and fighting against social isolation.  No one should feel lonely.  Every Nebraskan and American should feel supported. When I was Governor, we worked to strengthen mental health care in Nebraska.  As a resul...
We observe Memorial Day to remember the brave women and men who paid the ultimate price for our great nation.  We honor their courage, duty, and patriotism.  We preserve their memory for future generations.  This Memorial Day is special as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.  Throughou...
This week is National Police Week.  In Nebraska, we Back the Blue.  Officers across our state work hard to prevent crime and protect families.  They face danger and serve with courage.  That’s why this week – and every week – they deserve our gratitude. Nebraska’s women and men in blue set the...

Celebrating 75 Years if KRVN | June 3, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts June 4, 2026 10:19 am

Ricketts: Democrats Must Join Republicans to Fund ICE and Border Patrol | June 3, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts June 3, 2026 4:34 pm

Securing the Next 250 | Press Call Open

Sen. Pete Ricketts June 3, 2026 3:05 pm

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