Record Number Of Migrants Enter Illegally Under President Biden Concerns rise as 'gotaways' at US border reach record high under President Biden, with over 365 on terror watch list apprehended. Top News · May 19, 2024
Primary takeaways: Family ties, Capitol conflict and rhyme time - Roll Call Primary races in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia had candidates related to each other, and on opposite sides of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Roll Call · May 15, 2024
Bacon wins nomination without Nebraska state party backing - Roll Call Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., was renominated Tuesday without his state party's endorsement. He faces a competitive November race. Roll Call · May 14, 2024
Millionaires making election moves in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia - Roll Call Millionaires David Trone in Maryland and Jim Justice in West Virginia seek to join Nebraska's Pete Ricketts in a well-funded Senate group. Roll Call · May 10, 2024
Senator Advocates For National Security By Banning Tiktok On State Devices Governors Forte and Ricketts lead the ban on TikTok in Montana and Nebraska for national security reasons. Top News · Mar 13, 2024
Railroad operations resume after 5-day closure in 2 Texas border towns The federal government on Friday reopened railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, five days after the shuttering of rail operations there disrupted trade and caused outrage The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Photos of the week ending January 27, 2023 - Roll Call Photos of the week ending Jan. 27, 2023: A new senator, football trash-talking, dads and Rep. George Santos highlighted action on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Jan 27, 2023
Schmitt denied waiver to serve on Senate Judiciary - Roll Call Senate Republicans denied newly elected Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri a waiver to serve on the Judiciary Committee. Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023
Pete Ricketts sworn in as Nebraska senator, replacing Sasse Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Monday, replacing Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as the Senate returns from several weeks of recess and begins a new session of closely-divided government The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Senate swears in newest member Pete Ricketts WASHINGTON — Pete Ricketts had less than three weeks between his old job and his new one a thousand miles away. The former governor of Nebraska was sworn in to the Senate on Monday, raising his right hand as the chamber returned to start the year’s work in earnest. Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023
Senate swears in newest member Pete Ricketts - Roll Call Ricketts had less than three weeks between his old job and his new one. The former Nebraska governor was sworn in as a senator on Monday. Roll Call · Jan 23, 2023
At the Races: Cooking with gas - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023
Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed to Senate WASHINGTON — New Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has followed through on appointing his predecessor, Pete Ricketts, to the Senate following the resignation of Sen. Ben Sasse. Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023
Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed to Senate - Roll Call Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was named by his successor to fill the vacant seat left by the resignation of Sen. Ben Sasse. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023
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The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022 Sasse's exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over replacement Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is expected to be appointed to the state's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Ben Sasse
Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022 At the Races: What pushing for voting rights accomplished - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022 Gov. Pete Ricketts to seek Nebraska Senate appointment WASHINGTON — Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts confirmed Tuesday that he is applying for appointment to the Senate seat being vacated by follow Republican Ben Sasse on Jan. 8.
Roll Call · Dec 6, 2022 Ricketts to seek Nebraska Senate appointment - Roll Call With Sen. Ben Sasse resigning to become president of the University of Florida on Jan. 8, outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts wants his seat.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Nebraska Sen. Blood takes on Republican Pillen in gov. race Republican Jim Pillen comes into Election Day as the favorite over Democratic state Sen. Carol Blood, as Nebraskans haven’t elected a Democrat as governor since 1994
Roll Call · Oct 12, 2022 Nebraska policy wonk makes pitch for top Ways and Means slot - Roll Call While Rep. Adrian Smith brings experience and policy chops, his competitors have won more buzz in the race so far.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 Voters in some key swing states to decide on voting access Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022 All eyes on Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to replace Sen. Sasse Speculation is rampant that Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is the most likely person to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, who appears ready to resign to become president of the University of Florida
Ballotpedia · Sep 7, 2022 Voter photo ID and minimum wage initiatives make the ballot in Nebraska On Sept. 6, the Nebraska secretary of state announced that two ballot initiatives had qualified for the November ballot. Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote and a new law that would incrementally increase the state’s minimum wage from $9 to $15 by 2026…
Chicago Tribune · Aug 5, 2022 David Axelrod has done 500 episodes of ‘The Axe Files’ and talked with every stripe of politician — here’s what he thinks of the mess we’re in now CHICAGO — You’ve likely heard this before, or felt it in your bones, but it’s horrifying, debilitating and worth repeating, especially right now, as we head into a political season: At least half of this country hates the other half. According to the Pew Research Center, 75% of Democrats think…