Congress’ most basic responsibility is also one of its most important: funding the federal government. When Congress fails to do that job, the consequences reach beyond Washington — delaying services, creating uncertainty for families and businesses, and eroding trust in government. That’s why I’m encouraged by the progress made by the Senate this week: we […]
At 8 a.m. every Wednesday that both chambers of Congress are in session, all five members of Nebraska’s federal delegation gather for a long-standing tradition: the Nebraska Breakfast. Over coffee and tea in the basement of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, we update Nebraskans visiting Washington to share our work and hear directly from them. […]
Technology is changing fast, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence, and much of that change is driven by personal data. Every time you go online, you leave behind a trail of information. This can include what you buy, what you search for, where you go, and even health-related data, such as the number of […]
On Monday, January 19, we pause as a nation to remember and honor the life and legacy of one of America’s most consequential civil rights leaders. A Baptist minister, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of faith who fought for civil rights through nonviolent resistance. He insisted that racial inequality could be confronted […]
The start of a new year invites more than resolutions; it invites reflection. As I look back on 2025, I do so with an eye toward what effective governing should mean at a time when Americans are stretched by costs, uncertainty, and rapid change. For me, the past year was defined by a simple focus: […]
Christmas is nearly upon us, but in The Good Life, the spirit of the season lasts all month long. You may recall that last year I featured our state’s Christmas City of Minden in my Christmas column. Even with more than 12,000 lights illuminating the courthouse dome and town square, Minden’s magic extends far beyond its […]
This past week, I traveled to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the annual Reagan National Defense Forum — one of the most important gatherings of national security leaders each year. The event brings together Members of Congress, military commanders, defense experts, and technology innovators to take a hard look at the threats facing our […]
Most of us don’t think twice about the networks that connect our phones, schools, or workplaces. But those systems — parts of our daily lives that we often take for granted — are increasingly valuable targets for bad actors and foreign adversaries. This week, I chaired a Senate hearing to dig into this issue. As […]
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday — a day that has grown into a major part of the holiday season and an important boost for Main Street. Since the event began in 2010, Americans have spent an estimated $223 billion at small businesses on this day alone. Last year, shoppers were expected to spend about $22 […]
Next week, Americans across the country will gather around their dining tables with family and loved ones to pause, reflect, and give thanks. As I prepare to do the same, I’ve been thinking deeply about the blessings in my own life. At the top of that list are my family, my friends, and the good […]