PRESS RELEASES
LEXINGTON, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) met with local leaders in Lexington amid the January 20 closure of Tyson Food’s processing plant. Senator Ricketts released the following statement:
“Today, I met with local leaders in Lexington, including the mayor and organizations li...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting in support of a three-bill appropriations package to fund Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS); Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment for Fiscal Year 2026.
“I voted to keep the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Looking ahead to January 20, 2026, today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the many successes of President Trump’s first year of his second term, underscoring that America is getting back on track.
“Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adver...
IN THE
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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 ...
WEEKLY
COLUMN
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...
VIDEOS
Press Call Open | One Year of President Trump
Senator Ricketts on Newsmax's National Report | January 8, 2026
Press Call Open | Backing the Blue in 2026
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