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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed his work to combat the illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities of Communist China in the Indo-Pacific.  Ricketts highlighted how Communist China’s ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.  Ricketts asked for updates on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s support for year-round E1...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the need to combat Communist China’s spying.  This follows the filing of charges against a Chinese national for photographing Offutt Air Force Base. “Last week, we l...

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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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Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base. A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and E-4B. This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk. It threatens Offutt’s critica...
We’re one week past Tax Day and Nebraskans are seeing benefits from the Working Families Tax Cuts.  I’ve said before that this is a generational bill.  And we are seeing how impactful it is.  This historic tax relief will continue to support Nebraskans and put more money in their pockets. The Worki...
The last two weeks, I got to be home — traveling across Nebraska.  From East to West, I received updates on critical projects in our state.  I heard directly from Nebraskans about what’s on their mind.  I was also able to share how Senate Republicans are putting more money in your pockets through the ...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing | April 30, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 30, 2026 11:11 am

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works | April 29, 2026

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 29, 2026 5:10 pm

Stop Communist Spying, Deter Chinese Aggression | Press Call Open

Sen. Pete Ricketts April 29, 2026 3:34 pm

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