GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
Rep. Bacon says there will be ‘bigger risk’ of wider Middle East conflict if U.S. responds ‘weakly’
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"People are exhausted": Marjorie Taylor Greene stirs GOP turmoil with Mike Johnson threats
axios.com/2024/04/10/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-letter
‘It’s complete political theater’: Congress spins its wheels — again — while crucial legislation languishes
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/17/nation/its-complete-political-theater-congress-spins-its-wheels-again-while-crucial-legislation-languishes/
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Republican Admits Impeachment Probe Hasn't Found Any Crime by Joe Biden: Representative Don Bacon said the investigation into the president was probably nearing ...
newsweek.com/republican-admits-impeachment-probe-hasnt-found-any-crime-joe-biden-1885418
House Republican says ‘it’s possible’ Johnson could lose Speakership over Ukraine aid
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566284-house-republican-says-its-possible-johnson-could-lose-speakership-over-ukraine-aid/
Nebraska Rep. Bacon's House panel seeks 15% military enlisted pay boost, higher housing allowance
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/nebraska-rep-bacons-house-panel-seeks-15-military-enlisted-pay-boost-higher-housing-allowance/article_d0866ac4-f818-11ee-bbe7-2b9de7c4d3f9.html
Rep. Don Bacon warns it's 'possible' Mike Johnson could lose speakership over Ukraine aid
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/31/rep-ken-bacon-possible-mike-johnson-to-lose-speakership-ukraine/73160538007/
Private equity in health care becomes a bigger Washington target: Parallel investigations are focused on the industry's growing influence on a range of care.
axios.com/2024/04/10/private-equity-hospitals-doctors-congress
The Public Pulse: Bacon should know better; Securing Gaza?; Those who know Trump best
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-bacon-should-know-better-securing-gaza-those-who-know-trump-best/article_c8f2abb0-eab7-11ee-b8e5-c7f7ae9bffc8.html
Endangered Republican Don Bacon Quietly Deletes Anti-Abortion Endorsements From Website
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/don-bacon-deletes-anti-abortion-endorsements-1234991819/
House Republicans see Biden impeachment slipping out of reach: "I don't see it going anywhere substantive," said one GOP lawmaker.
axios.com/2024/02/23/impeachment-biden-gop-republicans-vote
Omaha speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Mar. 29, 2024: Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Omaha World-Herald.
omaha.com/news/local/omaha-speaks-up-letters-to-the-editor-for-the-week-of-mar-29-2024/collection_09db8a29-a21c-54b0-a1c0-fa71cce7d2fc.html
Biden-district Republicans shrug off New York special election loss: Republicans are downplaying a Democratic victory in a New York special election ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-district-republicans-new-york-special-election-rcna139075
House bipartisan group eyes $65 billion foreign aid bill: Not making the cut were help for Palestinians and economic assistance to Ukraine
axios.com/2024/02/15/house-bipartisan-foreign-aid-bill-don-bacon
Rep. Don Bacon wants to bring 24/7 'Looking Glass' back to Offutt: U.S. Rep. Don Bacon — an Air Force and Looking Glass veteran — said StratCom needs to bring ...
omaha.com/news/local/rep-don-bacon-wants-to-bring-24-7-looking-glass-back-to-offutt/article_cb3d623c-ac2a-11ee-b224-7bd2b728b6d1.html
House GOP traps itself in impeachment box: Republicans are barreling toward an impeachment vote, still short of a majority. But if they skip one altogether ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/24/house-gop-biden-impeachment-00132916
Rep. Jim McGovern called out Republican Don Bacon for planning to vote to formalize a Biden impeachment inquiry, despite telling reporters Tuesday that there ... Show more www.newsweek.com/republican-impeachment-hearing-joe-biden-no-crimes-innocent-house-rules-1851734
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon defends support for impeachment inquiry on Biden: Although he doubts he would support an actual impeachment, Nebraska Rep ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-rep-don-bacon-defends-support-for-impeachment-inquiry-on-biden/article_ac87cec4-99e5-11ee-99b3-4fbf13a5cef3.html
Did Any Republicans Vote Against Biden Impeachment Inquiry?: The House voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
newsweek.com/did-any-republicans-vote-against-biden-impeachment-inquiry-1852207
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024
- Hunter Biden suddenly in the media spotlight as a key figure for the 2024 presidential election.
- Refusing to testify privately, Hunter Biden makes a surprise public speech instead.
- In his speech, Hunter Biden emphasizes his father's lack of financial involvement in his business.
- Republicans plan investigations and impeachment proceedings against the Bidens for the 2024 presidential election.
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon says he 'won't retreat' after responding to critics on social media
omaha.com/news/local/government-politics/nebraska-rep-don-bacon-says-he-wont-retreat-after-responding-to-critics-on-social-media/article_e9c10b46-b0c1-11ee-8bb0-0b2d089a8be4.html
The Public Pulse; Wishing for term limits; End TB Now; Summer EBT: A Public Pulse writer is not impressed with Congress.
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-wishing-for-term-limits-end-tb-now-summer-ebt/article_0a772eca-9e9c-11ee-9674-cb1435ac22c8.html
The Public Pulse: Bacon's speaker vote; Having it both ways?; Siege on Gaza: A Public Pulse writer laments about Rep. Don Bacon's vote for House Speaker Mike ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-bacons-speaker-vote-having-it-both-ways-siege-on-gaza/article_b5f84172-7984-11ee-888b-3320ba1ff266.html
The Public Pulse: Proud of Bacon; Illuminate what?; Gaza humanitarian crisis: A Public Pulse writer says Rep. Don Bacon is an effective legislator who ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-proud-of-bacon-illuminate-what-gaza-humanitarian-crisis/article_823abc50-74cc-11ee-b851-9356e09be263.html
Midlands Voices: Personal threats against officials have no place in our democracy
omaha.com/opinion/column/midlands-voices-personal-threats-against-officials-have-no-place-in-our-democracy/article_29ab313a-71c2-11ee-a1bd-57514d821069.html
Republicans can’t govern. Just ask them.: As the party flails in its search for a speaker, the GOP is increasingly acknowledging publicly that its discord is ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/23/gop-speaker-dangerous-discord/
The Public Pulse: Rejecting Trumpism: All-or-nothing thinking; Blame for border crisis
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-rejecting-trumpism-all-or-nothing-thinking-blame-for-border-crisis/article_893f8bbc-7e5d-11ee-b289-07feec1b617a.html
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon hails election of new House speaker: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wasn't his first choice, but Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-rep-don-bacon-hails-election-of-new-house-speaker/article_f66e7e14-7340-11ee-9e5b-9b869f3f6ae0.html
The Public Pulse: House speaker battle; Crisis growing in Gaza; On Bacon and Flood
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-house-speaker-battle-crisis-growing-in-gaza-on-bacon-and-flood/article_9f39c650-7294-11ee-9439-a7cf8cc81cd1.html
The Public Pulse: Out-of-touch representation; Volatile Middle East; Support for Union Omaha
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-out-of-touch-representation-volatile-middle-east-support-for-union-omaha/article_0785de76-6f64-11ee-b4d1-6bef812baf06.html
The Public Pulse: Pillen's response to article; Praise for Bacon; Medicare drug prices
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-pillens-response-to-article-praise-for-bacon-medicare-drug-prices/article_e2cc6e6e-6dc0-11ee-a589-ff95bb8e5ae5.html
GOP Rep. Says Wife Slept With Loaded Gun After Threats Over His Jim Jordan Vote: “She had terrible phone calls," said Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon.
huffpost.com/entry/don-bacon-wife-loaded-gun-jim-jordan_n_6532293ee4b00cb3c696e64a
Jim Jordan Sheds Even More Votes On Third Try To Become Speaker: After opponents complained of intimidation tactics by his allies, the Ohio Republican saw his ...
huffpost.com/entry/jim-jordan-loses-third-vote-for-speaker_n_65328cede4b0d7f72de1ea92
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon calls for Jim Jordan to give up House speaker bid: Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said the only way for Congress to move forward is for Ohio ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/nebraska-rep-don-bacon-calls-for-jim-jordan-to-give-up-house-speaker-bid/article_78c959be-6de8-11ee-840f-237d38b8c63c.html
Quick Glance: Fremont Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
- Purchased a single quick-pick Powerball ticket for the Oct. 14 drawing.
- The couple claimed their winnings on Thursday in Lincoln.
- Estimated jackpot of $85 million for the Monday night drawing.
- Papillion-La Vista celebrates victory at the Nebraska Class A State Softball Championship in Omaha on Oct. 16, 2023.
Bipartisan talk grows as GOP fails to find a speaker: "How many losses do you have to have to make that an acceptable outcome?"
axios.com/2023/10/13/house-speaker-bipartisan-deal-votes
Rep. Bacon says his 2024 campaign didn't steer his votes in the House speaker debate
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/rep-bacon-says-his-2024-campaign-didnt-steer-his-votes-in-the-house-speaker-debate/article_a0805136-6f89-11ee-88e3-53d0030c5d88.html
Republicans Started a Civil War They Don’t Know How to End: Ben Jacobs reports from the second week of House Republican chaos that knocking off Speaker ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/republicans-started-a-civil-war-they-dont-know-how-to-end.html
Quick Glance: Republicans remove Jim Jordan as House speaker nominee
- Republicans abruptly remove Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker.
- Jordan failed badly in the third ballot for the gavel.
- House Republicans now need to come together and decide on their speaker.
- The House is left without a speaker and unable to function, as no one can currently win a GOP majority.
Fox News Host Caught On Hot Mic Insulting 'Dumbass' Republican Lawmaker: Brian Kilmeade unloads on Rep. Don Bacon for voting against Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker.
huffpost.com/entry/brian-kilmeade-dumbass_n_652f8e71e4b03b213b07cc14
Republicans say they faced ‘barrage’ of calls and texts to make Jordan speaker: Despite ‘hardball’ attempts, Republicans voted against hard-right Ohioan’s ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/18/jim-jordan-speaker-republican-texts
The Public Pulse: Leaderless House; Dear Don Bacon: A Public Pulse writer thinks Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio should be named the next Speaker of the House without ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-leaderless-house-dear-don-bacon/article_622c1bf4-6377-11ee-8fc3-93f069162a1f.html
GOP moderate scoffs at threats to remove McCarthy from speakership: They ‘have no alternative’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4219518-gop-moderate-scoffs-at-threats-to-remove-mccarthy/
Moderates could unite amid House speaker chaos. Why don’t they? : A coalition of Republicans and Democrats could do something an unprecedented and come together ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/05/mccarthy-speaker-coalition-government/
Quick Glance: Historic ousting of McCarthy sends warning about democracy, experts say
- The removal of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker was a historic move and a clear rebuke of his leadership.
- The rebellious members represent only 1.8 percent of the country, but their votes were enough to secure McCarthy's defeat.
- By voting en masse against McCarthy, Democrats highlighted the dysfunction within the Republican Party.
- McCarthy's ousting is another sign of ongoing dysfunction in Congress and the political landscape.
Rep. Don Bacon urges House Republicans to work with Democrats to avoid government shutdown
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/rep-don-bacon-urges-house-republicans-to-work-with-democrats-to-avoid-government-shutdown/article_0833d526-5d62-11ee-8088-c36bcd88ae8f.html
Quick Glance: Nebraska Volleyball Defeats Indiana in Four Sets with 22 Kills by Merritt Beason
- Merritt Beason records 22 kills, leading the Nebraska volleyball team to victory against Indiana in four sets.
- Nebraska outperforms the Hoosiers with 22 more kills, resulting in a score of 65-43.
- Murray secures the set point, as Nebraska wins 25-23 to tie the match.
- Fans cheer as Nebraska faces Omaha during Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
CNN's Abby Phillip Shuts Down Matt Gaetz Twice In A Minute, And It's Double The Fun
huffpost.com/entry/abby-phillip-matt-gaetz-impeachment_n_65019131e4b0ad4c953aaa48
Quick Glance: McCarthy Starts Impeachment Inquiry without Budget, Contradicting Past Criticism
- McCarthy called for the inquiry to appease far-right members of the Republican caucus.
- He previously criticized Democrats for prioritizing impeachment over basic government responsibilities.
- McCarthy expressed concern that impeachment has overtaken congressional work and hindered resources for troops.
- He emphasized the potential consequences of lowering the impeachment standard.
GOP lawmaker: Menendez indictment undercuts two-tier system of justice claims ‘to a degree’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4219512-rep-don-bacon-bob-menendez-indictment/
In a leaderless House, the ‘clowns’ stumble toward a shutdown: Matt Gaetz doesn’t need a resolution to ‘vacate the chair.’ For all practical purposes ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/09/22/gaetz-mccarthy-shutdown-house-gop-deadlock/
Christie: ‘I don’t see evidence yet that would support impeaching Biden’: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) knocked House Republicans Tuesday following ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4199549-christie-i-dont-see-evidence-yet-that-would-support-impeaching-biden/
Republicans are turning on Matt Gaetz after he ousted Kevin McCarthy: Rep. Matt Gaetz is drawing scrutiny from fellow GOP members after Kevin McCarthy was ousted ...
businessinsider.com/republicans-turning-on-matt-gaetz-after-he-ousted-kevin-mccarthy-2023-10
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Quick Glance: Matt Gaetz: The Man Who Brought Down Kevin McCarthy - A Historic Achievement
- In a one-man campaign, Republican Matt Gaetz successfully removed sitting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, revealing an unprecedented intra-party conflict in US history.
- Gaetz emerged victorious in the highly contested 2010 Republican primary for the Florida state House, leveraging his resources as an attorney.
- In 2021, federal investigators reportedly examined Gaetz's 2018 trip to the Bahamas, which allegedly involved escorts, including a 17-year-old girl.
- The feud between Gaetz and McCarthy became evident this year.
Deepening rift among Republicans threatens future of Ukraine aid: The GOP’s right flank is making it tough for moderate Republicans to convince constituents that ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/09/09/ukraine-aid-republicans/
House GOP nears Joe Biden impeachment inquiry as McCarthy plans September push: When lawmakers return to Washington in September, House Republicans' first orders ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/02/house-republicans-impeachment-inquiry-joe-biden/70704410007/
Soldiers battling mold, bed bugs and gas leaks on bases, report says: Federal auditors surveyed 10 U.S. barracks, including Joint Base San Antonio in Texas ...
expressnews.com/politics/article/military-bases-safety-report-18392160.php
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US Congressman says Chinese spies hacked his emails: Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon said late on Monday the FBI had warned him that his emails were ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congressman-says-chinese-spies-hacked-his-emails-2023-08-15/
The Public Pulse: Senate dress code; Compassion for Afghans; Rail Safety Week: A Public Pulse writer is in favor of the Senate's new relaxed dress code — and ...
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-senate-dress-code-compassion-for-afghans-rail-safety-week/article_0fca8630-58a4-11ee-9887-53f14d598334.html
GOP lawmaker says he was hacked by Chinese spies: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said Tuesday that he was the victim of a hacking attack by Chinese spies after hackers ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4153381-gop-lawmaker-says-he-was-hacked-by-chinese-spies/
Republican lawmaker says Chinese hackers breached his emails: Suspected Chinese hackers breached the personal and campaign email accounts of a Republican ...
cnn.com/2023/08/15/politics/china-hackers-congressman-don-bacon/
Chinese spies who read State Dept. email also hacked GOP congressman: Rep. Don Bacon tweeted Monday that he had been notified by the FBI that his emails had been ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/08/14/microsoft-china-hack-congress/
McCarthy unites fractious GOP with impeachment talk: Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) flirtation with impeaching President Biden is pleasing the right wing of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4121742-mccarthy-unites-fractious-gop-with-impeachment-talk/
Quick Glance: Trump Criticizes GOP for Failing to Impeach Biden as President Laughs It Off
- Biden laughed after a reporter asked him about his potential impeachment, while Trump criticized 'politically correct' Republicans for not impeaching him.
- McCarthy argued that the president had not been truthful about his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.
- Biden did not weigh in with words but appeared to dismiss the question by smiling and chuckling as he walked away.
- Trump, the only president to be impeached twice, suggested it was unfair for Biden to remain without any impeachments.
The Public Pulse: Proud of Bacon; Biden's early exit; Plenty of expletives in Colorado
omaha.com/opinion/letters/the-public-pulse-proud-of-bacon-bidens-early-exit-plenty-of-expletives-in-colorado/article_62e8fac4-50a5-11ee-aad0-af7cd10b8a2f.html
Omaha speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Sep. 1, 2023: Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Omaha World-Herald.
omaha.com/news/local/omaha-speaks-up-letters-to-the-editor-for-the-week-of-sep-1-2023/collection_e77a9c19-a11f-5fb2-bd99-76fd0cefe15a.html
Congressman Don Bacon: “Joe Biden does only enough to ensure the Ukrainians can keep a gridlock”
newstatesman.com/world/europe/ukraine/2023/09/congressman-don-bacon-interview-joe-biden-us-funding-ukraine
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Rep. Don Bacon kicks off 2nd District campaign at Omaha event: Rep. Don Bacon kicked off his campaign Saturday for a fifth term representing Nebraska's 2nd ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/rep-don-bacon-kicks-off-2nd-district-campaign-at-omaha-event/article_ca287120-437f-11ee-8a2b-27be3c4bfa23.html
Don Bacon says FBI told him Chinese hacked his emails: Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., believes he was targeted by Chinese hackers because of his support for Taiwan ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/don-bacon-says-fbi-told-him-chinese-hacked-his-emails/article_eebfed74-3bbe-11ee-8f1d-eb56d99ff91e.html
Congress is getting serious about UFOs. Just don't call them that: Not everyone is convinced aliens are involved. 'If we had found a UFO, I think the Department ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-07-24/congress-ufos-hearing-uap
State Sen. Tony Vargas announces second bid against Rep. Don Bacon in 2024: State Sen. Tony Vargas announced Wednesday that he will challenge Rep ...
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/state-sen-tony-vargas-announces-second-bid-against-rep-don-bacon-in-2024/article_be71da54-1b40-11ee-948c-ffa8e6e820d8.html
New StratCom center builds on Omaha's expertise in electronic warfare: Rep. Don Bacon, a former Air Force electronics warfare officer, pushed to create an ...
omaha.com/news/local/new-stratcom-center-builds-on-omahas-expertise-in-electronic-warfare/article_eeee70a8-36d8-11ee-8aa1-1f17716a1de4.html
House Republican says Trump should not have kept classified documents: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Sunday said former President Trump should not have kept ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4066804-house-republican-says-trump-should-not-have-kept-classified-documents/
McCarthy feels the heat as frustrated conservatives grow more aggressive: Six months into the new Congress, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is increasingly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4070506-mccarthy-feels-the-heat-as-frustrated-conservatives-grow-more-aggressive/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams 'Problem Republicans' Over Trump Impeachments: "We have a few problem Republicans," Greene said before singling out one ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-slams-problem-republicans-over-trump-impeachments-1810393
GOP’s Bacon on Trump indictment: ‘The emperor has no clothes’: Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said of former President Trump’s indictment that “the emperor has no ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4049722-gops-bacon-on-trump-indictment-the-emperor-has-no-clothes/
GOP Congressman Fact-checks Trump's Claims About Classified Documents: "Our party does best when we stand on the rule of law, the truth, the principles that made ...
newsweek.com/gop-congressman-fact-checks-trumps-claims-about-classified-documents-1808898
US Air Force's Angry Kitten turns Reaper drone into fierce feline of electronic warfare
theregister.com/2023/07/21/us_air_force_angry_kitten/
GOP moderates strike back after conservative revolt paralyzes House: Frustrations among moderate House Republicans are bubbling over. A week after a group of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4048340-moderates-strike-back-conservative-revolt-paralyzes-house/
House GOP tensions erupt as standoff hamstrings agenda: "The Dysfunction Caucus does what it does best."
axios.com/2023/06/07/house-gop-mccarthy-freedom-caucus-rebels
How GOP went from fretting about Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ mantra to embracing it: There was a time when Republicans cautioned against such rhetoric ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/31/how-gop-went-fretting-about-trumps-witch-hunt-mantra-embracing-it/
Playbook Deep Dive: What Trump's indictment means: Our reporters hash out what's next for the embattled former president and his 2024 campaign.
politico.com/interactives/2023/trump-indictment-podcast-transcript/
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