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Don Bacon opposes GOP push to ‘expunge’ Trump impeachments
There is no mechanism in the Constitution to reverse an impeachment, and some critics have called the idea “absurd.” Read More
These Republicans keep undermining Trump. This week proves it
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota, Rob Bresnahan, Don Bacon, Max Miller, and Riley Moore have a lot to answer for. Read More
Republican Rep. Don Bacon says Russians hacked his Signal app
Bacon is one of Congress’s most vocal Republican supporters of aid to Ukraine and has openly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read More
GOP Lawmaker Calls Out Hegseth Over D-Day Immigration Speech
Rep. Don Bacon criticized Pete Hegseth’s D-Day immigration remarks, warning they risk straining U.S. alliances in Europe. Read More
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan. Read More
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026. Read More
Trump's Endorsement of Ken Paxton was a 'Mistake'
Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said that President Donald Trump's decision to endorse Ken Paxton in the Texas primary for the Senate seat was a "mistake." | Clips Read More
GOP Rep Don Bacon calls for removing Russia from UN Security Council
Republican Rep. Don Bacon asserts Russia should be removed from the U.N. Security Council, also pushing for more military aid to Ukraine and Russian sanctions. Read More
In cyber race against China, CYBERCOM bets on 'quality over quantity'
Rep. Don Bacon sounded the alarm to Breaking Defense about China's purported 10:1 workforce advantage when it comes to "offensive" cyber operations. Read More
Taylor Lorenz whines NYC bagel shops don't use good vegan cream cheese
Bacon, egg and oh please.Prolific self-parodist Taylor Lorenz wants Mayor Zohran Mamdani to do something about what she calls the woeful state of the Big Apple's vegan cream-cheese offerings. Read More
GOP Lawmakers Upset Trump Went After 'Respected Senators'
Thursday on CNN's "The Arena," Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said Republican lawmakers are upset President Donald Trump went after "respected senators" Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Cornyn (R-TX). | Clips Read More
If Congress Fought Trump on Tariffs 'Our Favorables Would Be Much Higher'
Monday on CNN's "The Situation Room," Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) claimed if Congress did not act like "yes" men on President Donald Trump's tariffs, their favorables would be much higher. | Clips Read More
Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation
Lawmakers questioned the timing and the reasons, lambasting the order that Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said sent a “terrible message to Russia and our allies.” Read More
Denise Powell wins contentious Democratic House primary election for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s ‘blue dot’ Nebraska district
The Omaha-area 2nd Congressional District, known as the “blue dot,” is one of only three districts former Vice President Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election that is represented by a Republican in Congress – making it a top target for Democrats in the 2026 midterms. Read More
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections. The Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is retiring, is one of Democrats’ biggest targets this midterm season. It’s also a national focus every four years in presidential contests because Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its electoral votes. The 2nd District has gone to Democratic presidential candidates three times since 2008, creating a “blue dot” in an otherwise sea of red. Powell will face Brinker Harding, an Omaha City Council member endorsed by President Donald Trump. Read More
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon. Read More
Three centrists join House Dems to force a vote on Ukraine aid
Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Kevin Kiley (I-CA) joined Democrats to reach the 218-signature threshold for a discharge petition. Read More
Denise Powell’s Odds of Beating GOP’s Brinker Harding in Nebraska District
With Representative Don Bacon retiring, there's an open seat in the House, and Democrats are hoping to flip it. Read More
Nebraska Democrats in tight primary race for state's 'blue dot' US House seat
Two Democrats are locked in a tight congressional primary in Nebraska, where the fate of the state’s “blue dot” took center stage in the race. State Sen. John Cavanaugh and political activist Denise Powell were separated by a razor-thin margin late Tuesday. The Democratic party sees the Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon is retiring, as one of its top targets this fall. The district draws national attention because Nebraska is one of just two states that splits its electoral votes. In the U.S. Senate race, incumbent Pete Ricketts won the GOP primary and Cindy Burbank won the Democratic primary. In the governor's race, incumbent GOP Gov. Jim Pillen won his primary, while former state Sen. Lynne Walz won the Democratic nomination. Read More
Nebraska's Pivotal Election: Democrats Aim to Flip a Key House Seat
A competitive primary between two Democrats, John Cavanaugh and Denise Powell, is underway to flip a Republican-held seat in Nebraska, vacated by U.S. Representative Don Bacon. This race is critical for Democrats seeking control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections, with key implications for state politics. Read More