Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities
Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resolution unlocks the reconciliation process. It’s another step forward in helping the President secure the border, lower taxes, rebuild our military, and unleash American energy. First and foremost, this resolution provides $175 billion over […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: A Celebration of Nebraska Beef
Nebraska is the Beef State. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do. One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Beef is essential to our state’s economy. Recently, we celebrated a major win for our state and our beef industry. I joined over 1,000 people in North Platte for the […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Helping President Trump Cut Your Taxes
Recently, President Trump re-committed to eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. He’s also promised to increase support for our veterans. I agree with President Trump. Social Security and veterans’ benefits should be completely tax-free. This week, I introduced two bills to help the President deliver on that agenda. My bills will help Americans keep […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working Hard to Deliver for You
Americans elected President Trump and Senate Republicans to get our country back on track. This means secure borders, abundant energy, and strength on the world stage. Working together, we’ve hit the ground running. We’ve remained united. We’re working hard to deliver results and keep our promises. Last week marked the tenth work week since Republicans […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Securing American Agriculture
Nebraska farmers and ranchers produce the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. Agricultural inputs have further increased efficiency, improved resiliency to disease and drought, and reduced impacts on the environment. Nebraska producers have led the way on all those fronts. They feed and fuel the world. This week, I introduced bipartisan legislation […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Strength and Prosperity for the American People
Americans elected President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength. This week, the President addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He laid out a vision for restoring the American dream. The days of open borders, overregulation, and appeasement have ended. President Trump is delivering strong leadership to get our country […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Requiring More Transparency About Improper Payments
There is an inscription above an entrance to the Nebraska State Capitol. It reads: “the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen.” Transparency is essential to watchfulness. Our $36 trillion national debt is our greatest domestic threat. We must do all we can to eliminate waste and restore fiscal sanity. This week, I […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Funding President Trump’s Priorities
February 21, 2025 The last four years of the Biden administration failed the American people. Under Biden’s watch, millions of illegal aliens flooded our border. His appeasement-first foreign policy emboldened our adversaries. Biden made our country less safe. Reckless spending and burdensome regulations caused a 20% increase in consumer prices. Americans elected President Trump to […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Maximum Pressure Against Iran
February 14, 2025 The Islamic Republic of Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism. They’ve spent decades funding terror attacks all over the world. Iranian proxies have launched thousands of missiles at Israel. In fact, Iran itself launched the largest ballistic missile attack in history against Israel last year. Iran doesn’t just chant ‘death […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting Our Sovereignty, Our Servicemembers, and Our Allies
February 7, 2025 The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a lawless, politicized body. It threatens our sovereignty, our servicemembers, and our allies. It has investigated American troops. It’s taken illegitimate action against Israel. The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act would sanction ICC officials for overstepping their authority. Recently, a majority of my colleagues joined me in […]