The most vulnerable senators of 2026 less than a week before Election Day The most vulnerable senators of 2026 less than a week before Election Day - Uncategorized Roll Call · 4h ago
Senate Democratic candidates in red states dominate third-quarter fundraising With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Senate landscape of competitive races has expanded into deep-red territory, where new filings show Democratic candidates dominating their Republican opponents in fundraising. According to third-quarter reports spanning July to September, Democratic Senate hopefuls once again reported massive fundraising hauls as the… Roll Call · Oct 16
Who is Dan Osborn? The Navy veteran and factory mechanic who led Kellogg's workers before entering the Nebraska Senate race in the US midterms Dan Osborn is campaigning as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s 2026 election. He previously gained national attention as a union leader during a significant worker strike at Kellogg's. Osborn's campaign focuses on issues affecting workers, corporate influence in politics, and rising living costs. He is aiming… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Donald Trump Mixes Up Names and Struggles to Pronounce Teletron During Recent Nebraska Rally Speech Donald Trump confused Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a rally, criticised the Walz family and stumbled over the word 'Teletron' International Business Times UK · Oct 6
President Donald Trump Reportedly Slammed as Mentally Ill Over a Recent Ronald Reagan History Error Donald Trump faced criticism after disputing Ronald Reagan's use of the MAGA slogan, despite Reagan campaign records documenting it. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already… France 24 · Oct 6
Tax-exempt diesel expanded for wider access as Donald Trump signs special executive order in Nebraska. How will it benefit Americans? Diesel price in USA: G7 countries announced last week that they would release 100 million barrels of diesel, after pressure from US President Donald Trump who had considered banning US exports of the fuel. The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heat US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and reduce the cost of goods. Trump emphasized that the move would benefit many, including truckers who would save over $100… The Economic Times · Oct 6
Trump expressing concern about GOP midterm chances President Donald Trump, in a shift, has begun voicing some doubts about Republicans’ chances in the midterm elections as he heads to Nebraska Monday to rally for Sen. Pete Ricketts in yet another red state stop. Confidence is a hallmark of the 80-year-old chief executive’s presidential persona, so his willingness… Roll Call · Oct 5
Trump claims he’s ‘doing great’ as his approval rating sinks to record low – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Oct 5
Vulnerable Republican senators stick with Trump on votes since 2025 The six Republicans who made CQ Roll Call’s latest list of the most vulnerable senators have been almost uniformly supportive of President Donald Trump’s priorities since his return to office. In fact, five of them – Ohio’s Jon Husted, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan, Kansas’ Roger Marshall, Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts and South… Roll Call · Oct 1
‘Toothless messaging’? Senate agenda caught up in midterm branding As senators looked for the exits this week, Republican leaders forced votes on two hot-topic campaign issues: data center electricity costs and lawmakers’ ability to buy and sell stocks. Democrats tried to label both as “toothless” last-ditch messaging bids, saying Republicans are merely trying to boost their sagging polls as… Roll Call · Sep 30
Rape Survivor Confronts GOP Senator Pete Ricketts Over His Deciding Vote To Pardon Her Attacker, Restore His Gun Rights Jody Snogren has criticised Senator Pete Ricketts in a new campaign ad for voting to pardon her former husband, convicted of sexually assaulting her in 1993. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Dan Osborn Hits Ricketts Over Epstein Files as Nebraska Senate Race Tightens and Republicans Grow Frustrated Independent candidate Dan Osborn has made the Epstein files a central issue in Nebraska's Senate race, while also attacking Pete Ricketts over AI, data centres and farm costs. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Roll Call · Sep 30 The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…
Roll Call · Sep 23 AI export controls debate rages as Trump, Xi meet Senate Democrats are using Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit to Washington this week to press Republicans for votes on export control legislation restricting Beijing’s access to advanced chips used in artificial intelligence technology. The bills in question have bipartisan support, and Republicans agreed to include them in a…
Ballotpedia · Sep 1 Colorado mail-in ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026 — the most in a single year Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, Brew.
Roll Call · Aug 21 Trump creates beef with ranchers over new import plan President Donald Trump’s new plan to temporarily allow more tariff-free foreign beef into the U.S. in an effort to bring down prices has only ramped up tensions with domestic cattle ranchers, who warn the policy could hurt both U.S. producers and consumers. The backlash comes as Republicans face mounting pressure…
The Independent UK · Jul 31 GOP senator calls over Capitol Police after reporter asks him about Mitch McConnell’s health Nebraska’s Pete Ricketts was caught on camera attracting the attention of security after he was approached about his absent colleague - but later apologized for his handling of the incident
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Nebraska set to have a second straight U.S. Senate election without both major parties on the ballot Nebraska's U.S. Senate general election will not feature a Democrat after nominee Cindy Burbank (D) withdrew on July 17 — the 17th regular or special U.S. Senate election we identified since 2000 with no Democratic candidate, compared to four with no Republican candidate. Two of those elections with no Republican…
Benzinga · Jul 23 House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban — Then The White House Gets Community Noted Over It Efforts to stop members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options have been a key interest of retail traders and some elected officials for years. A recent effort to ban the practice passed the U.S. House, but its limited scope and a bundled voter-ID provision sparked confusion and…
Ballotpedia · Jul 14 Four candidates are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, including two who previously ran in 2024 Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R), Cindy Burbank (D), Mike Marvin (Legal Marijuana Now Party), and Dan Osborn (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Ricketts and Osborn lead in polling, noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention.
Salon · Jun 27 Democrats run against "Epstein class" Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite
The Guardian - US · May 30 Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off? North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas
The Economic Times · May 19 US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroad The legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office within the State Department to subsidize purchases by allied governments of American technology and streamline the procurement process. If passed, a fund worth $500 million would be created to help…