VENEZUELA: Don Bacon concerned about 'overemphasis' on oil, wants congressional oversight Rep. Don Bacon wants to see democracy restored to Venezuela now that Maduro is out of power, but a Creighton University professor says the rest of Maduro's political party remains in control of the… Read more »

Nebraska congressman calls for focus on Venezuelan people over oil interests Rep. Don Bacon urges Trump administration to prioritize democracy over economic gains following Venezuela operation https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/05/nebraska-congressman-calls-focus-venezuelan-people-over-oil-interests/ Read more »

GOP Rep. Bacon criticizes Trump for remarks about alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized President Trump on Monday for appearing to side with Russia in its claims that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on a residence of President Vladimir Putin, accusing Moscow’s leader of frequently lying. “President Trump and his team should… Read more »

Eppley Airfield receives $10M federal grant for terminal reconstruction Rep. Don Bacon announced Friday that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million federal Airport Infrastructure Grant for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal. https://www.wowt.com/2025/12/26/eppley-airfield-receives-10-million-federal-grant-terminal-reconstruction/ Read more »

Bacon, Panetta Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recruit New Prosecutors With that in mind, Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), have reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral, Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act (HIRRE Prosecutors Act) of 2025. The legislation is intended to allow local governments to better support, hire,… Read more »

Don Bacon doubles down on Hegseth criticism: ‘I think I’ve seen enough’ Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further Friday, claiming the Pentagon chief’s recent decisions have “ruined his credibility.” “I’ve been on the record already,” he told Politico’s Dasha Burns, who also hosts “Ceasefire” on… Read more »

Nebraska Rep. Bacon reacts to proposed changes to nursing classification Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon is calling on Congress to reject a proposal to remove nursing from the definition of a professional degree. The U.S. Department of Education shared its plans to remove the profession from the definition in late November. With the change, nursing students would not have access to… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon says White House lacks 'moral clarity' on Ukraine Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Sunday on the Trump administration to refocus its energy on defending Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks with Russia. Bacon said the White House was sending “mixed signals” regarding the ongoing negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian officials as bipartisan criticism of an initial… Read more »

Bacon on report of Caribbean boat strike targeting survivors: ‘Let’s get the facts first’ Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Sunday said he has concerns about a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” on an alleged drug boat in early September, but he said he wants to probe the facts before drawing any conclusions. In an… Read more »

'This Week' Transcript 11-30-25: Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Don Bacon Coming up, he's an Air Force veteran and a rare Republican congressman pushing back on the Trump administration's policies at home and abroad. Congressman Don Bacon joins me to discuss the latest on Venezuela, Ukraine, and more when we come… Read more »