Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting Our Sovereignty, Our Servicemembers, and Our Allies
February 7, 2025 The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a lawless, politicized body. It threatens our sovereignty, our servicemembers, and our allies. It has investigated American troops. It’s taken illegitimate action against Israel. The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act would sanction ICC officials for overstepping their authority. Recently, a majority of my colleagues joined me in […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Protecting the Dignity of Human Life
January 31, 2025 The pro-life movement is about love, compassion, dignity, and respect. Nebraska is a pro-life state. As Senator, I’m fighting to uphold those values. Recently, I supported a bill to require babies that survive abortion attempts to receive the same medical care as other babies who are born. I also introduced legislation to […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: An Important Turning Point for Our Country
January 24, 2025 President Trump’s second inauguration marks an important turning point in our country. After four years of an open border, high prices, overregulation, and weakness on the world stage, we have real leadership in the White House again. It was great to hear the president’s plans for getting us back on track. The […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Closing the Book on President Biden’s Record of Failures
January 17, 2025 This week, America is closing the book on President Biden’s record of failures. His policies gave our country high prices and overregulation. The American dream became less attainable for hardworking families. Biden’s overspending, bureaucratic overreach, and anti-energy policies caused this. I’m working with President Trump to cut the red tape and provide relief. […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Holding Criminal Illegal Aliens Accountable
The federal government has a fundamental responsibility to secure our borders. President Biden utterly failed to do that. Criminal illegal aliens have been allowed to enter and roam our country. Americans like Laken Riley died as a result. This week, I voted to advance legislation I co-lead to hold criminal illegal aliens accountable. I’m going […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Honored to Serve Nebraskans
January 3, 2024 I’m humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. President Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in Congress, provides a great opportunity to get our country back on track. We must deliver results for Nebraskans. This Congress, I’ll continue to fight to make government work […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Providing For Our Common Defense
December 27, 2024 One of the federal government’s most important priorities is to provide for the common defense. It’s right there in the preamble to the Constitution. That starts with making sure our women and men in uniform have what they need to keep us safe. I’m proud to support them in that effort. Recently, my […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!
December 20, 2024 The Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We decorate our homes with festive lights. We share meals with loved ones. We embrace the traditions that make this time of year so special. Christmas is […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Delivering Results for Nebraskans
December 13, 2024 I’m proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraska this year. Whether it’s meeting with Nebraskans or helping you navigate the federal government, my goal remains the same. I’m working to make sure your voices are heard, your concerns are addressed, and Nebraska’s priorities are advanced in […]
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Getting the EPA Back on Track
December 6, 2024 The Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is broken. Delusional and expensive regulations caused prices to rise for families and businesses. EPA bureaucrats wasted millions of taxpayer dollars with grants to far-left partisan organizations. They issued mandates that limited choice and hindered American innovation. They disregarded a Supreme Court ruling in an illegal […]