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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

help Nebraska’s heroes.  The call to defend our country comes with a cost.  Many of our veterans

Freedom Because of Sacrifice

brave men and women who have defended our country with their lives. On Monday, May 25th, Americans across … placed duty above self, willingly stepping forward to defend liberties many of us too easily take for granted

Fischer to Hegseth: We Must Improve Our Ability to Defend the Homeland

known that we must improve our ability to defend our homeland against a wider variety of threats

Fischer Chairs Hearing on Golden Dome, Missile Defense Posture

begin programs to modernize our ability to defend against limited ICBM attacks from a rogue actor, the United … States has failed to make similar investments to defend against a broader range of attacks. We now have

Bacon Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Russia’s Attack on Religious Freedom

policy and that the United States will always defend religious liberty,” said Rep. Cohen. “Russia … States must hold these war criminals accountable and defend religious freedom and the right of all Ukrainians

ICYMI: At CSIS, Fischer Outlines Strategic Forces Priorities

need to be able to defend with drones as well. You brought up Barksdale [Air Force Base]. When

Ricketts, Kim to Introduce MATCH Act; Level the Global Playing Field for U.S. Tech

allies move in lockstep to close these gaps, defend our technological edge, and safeguard the supply chains that

Ricketts on the Senate Floor: Honor NOAH Tietjens, American Service Members; END Iran’s Reign of Terror

continue to mourn our dead who have died defending our nation.” Watch the videoHERE. TRANSCRIPT: Senator Ricketts … continue to mourn our dead who have died defending our nation

Fischer Honors Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens, Urges Funding of Department of Homeland Security

when hurricanes and wildfires devastate our communities. It defends our power grids, our water systems, and our financial … ensure that the agencies defending our homeland here at home have the funding, the personnel, and the operational

Bacon Offers Condolences Following Death of Bellevue Native in Operation Epic Fury

native of Bellevue, he dedicated his life to defending our country and protecting the freedoms we hold dear

Video: Ricketts Highlights Nebraska WINS FROM Thestate of the Union Address

announced a Nebraska grand jury indictment of 54 defendants. “They were involved in a massive fraud scheme that

Bacon Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

last 12 months. In the future, Congress should defend its own authorities and not rely on the Supreme

Ricketts, Coons, KIM, and BERA LEAD Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on Taiwan to “MEET the Moment,” Boost Defense Spending to Deter Communist China

clear signal of Taiwan’s will to defend itself.” Read the full letterhereand below. Dear Speaker … committed to Taiwan’s security and ability to defend itself against coercion. This has been demonstrated through sustained

VIDEO: Fischer Highlights Wins for Nebraska Communities Through Work on Appropriations Committee

procure additional MH-139 helicopters to monitor and defend Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) missile fields $47.5 million above

Video: Ricketts Discusses Resilient Water Infrastructure, Threat of Communist China’s Cyber-attacks

tools, resources, and technical support necessary to defend against these cyber and foreign threats.  Yet, many small

To President’s Desk: $566 Million Secured by Fischer for National and Nebraska-Based Defense Programs

signed into law. “Congress’ first responsibility is to defend the nation,” Fischer said. “As a member … procure additional MH-139 helicopters to monitor and defend Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) missile fields $47.5 million above

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Highlighting School Choice Week

parental control at the forefront.  School choice policies defend these Nebraska values.  School choice means choosing a better

Ricketts Highlights National School Choice WEEK 2026

parental control at the forefront. “School choice policies defend these Nebraska values. “School choice means choosing a better

Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump’s First YEAR BACK in Office

illegally. “Last month, U.S. Attorney Woods indicted 54 defendants for a massive fraud scheme funding the violent terrorist

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Trump’s First Year Back in Office, Delivering Wins for Nebraskans

illegally.  Last month, U.S. Attorney Woods indicted 54 defendants for a massive fraud scheme funding the violent terrorist

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026

illegally.  Last month, U.S. Attorney Woods indicted 54 defendants for a massive fraud scheme funding the violent terrorist

Defending America’s Interests

Ricketts Highlights LAW Enforcement Appreciation DAY, Thanking Officers

illegally. “Last month, U.S. Attorney Woods indicted 54 defendants for a massive fraud schemeinvolving theVenezuelanterrorist cartel Tren

Bacon Issues Statement on Venezuela Strikes and Capture of Nicolás Maduro

Taiwan. Freedom and rule of law were defended last night, but dictators will try to exploit this

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Reflecting the Joy and Peace of Christmas

servicemembers who are far from home. These heroes defend our freedoms. They protect our way of life. Their