In America, our news cycle is often fraught with controversy and dispute. From watching the news or scrolling social media, it might seem like there are few issues where Americans see eye to eye. Of course, it may be true that we disagree on some big issues, and those issues may be important. But behind […]
In 2022, the Justice Department charged two people for allegedly attempting to obstruct a government investigation into Huawei, a Chinese-owned company. Both defendants, thought to be Chinese intelligence officers, orchestrated a plot to steal sensitive case material from the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. This stolen information was tied to Huawei’s […]
January 20, 2025, was a momentous day for America. The theme of the 60th PresidentialInauguration was “Our Enduring Democracy.” And this Inauguration was a reminder that because of our American Constitution, our nation will surely endure. This year, I had the great honor of helping to lead the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC). My […]
Laken Riley. Rachel Morin. Jocelyn Nungaray. Sarah Root. These young women never set out to become household names. They each lived their lives, studied and worked hard, and loved their families. But each of those lives were ripped away from them unjustly and prematurely. In President Trump’s words, they were sacrificed on the “altar of […]
On November 5, 2024, the American people cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election. A sitting vice president and a former president faced one another in a hotly contested race. Through the early hours of the morning of November 6, our votes were counted. And that morning, the voice of the American people was […]
As the year ends, families and friends will reunite across our state to celebrate the holiday season. One of my favorite things about Christmas is that each person, family, and community has its own special traditions. No matter where you find yourself in Nebraska this season, I encourage you to share in one of our […]
In 1916, Omaha native Jarvis Offutt entered officer training at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The United States had not yet entered World War I, but tensions were simmering at home and exploding abroad. No doubt the Offutt family was carefully following news of the Great War. No doubt they wondered whether America would be pulled in. […]
President Ronald Reagan was deeply committed to the idea of “peace through strength.” It’s an acknowledgement that peace is best achieved through military power, because a strong military deters conflict. His dedication to this idea led to the modernization of our forces at the time, contributed to the peaceful resolution of the Cold War, and […]
On the eve of October 7th, 2023, the Middle East was more peaceful than it had been in years. Just a few years earlier, President Trump had brokered the Abraham Accords, historic agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. And in the months before October 7th, Israel and Saudi Arabia were nearing an […]
2024 has been a contentious year in Washington, with its fair share of fights and drama. And while those fights get media attention, there are plenty of positive stories that don’t make headlines. I’d like to share some of those stories with you as we head into the Thanksgiving season, because this year, I’m most […]