Rep. Don Bacon says Trump-Putin summit cancellation is "more good than bad" Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has been critical of President Trump's handling of the Ukraine-Russia war. Bacon joins "The Takeout" to discuss. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rep-don-bacon-says-trump-putin-summit-cancellation-more-good-than-bad/ Read more »

Coffee Prices Surge 20% Since Last Year—Here's What To Know As They Hit Record Highs   Lawmakers are taking steps to fight back against Trump’s tariffs on coffee. Last month, Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the bipartisan “No Coffee Tax Act” in an effort to repeal tariffs on most coffee products to lower coffee costs to… Read more »

Nebraska Rep. Bacon reacts to cease-fire agreement between Israel, Hamas A cease-fire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas. https://www.wowt.com/video/2025/10/10/nebraska-rep-bacon-reacts-cease-fire-agreement-between-israel-hamas/ Read more »

GOP Rep. Bacon talks Trump’s ‘unlawful combatants’ designation Rep. Don Bacon says he’s generally supportive of President Trump’s plan to target narco-terrorists in the Caribbean, calling drug cartels a deadly threat comparable to terrorist groups — but stresses the need for strong legal vetting and accurate intelligence to avoid civilian… Read more »

Several Members of Congress Request Pay Withholding Amid Government Shutdown Including Nebraska Reps. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) formally requested that his salary be withheld until an agreement to fund the government is reached. In a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, Bacon stated, "Fairness and decency dictates that my pay also be… Read more »

Don Bacon accuses Pentagon of ‘routinely’ blocking Trump-approved Ukrainian strikes on Russia     Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) on Monday accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth of throttling controversial Ukrainian military action against Russia that the congressman said is backed by President Donald Trump. “The White House… Read more »

Lawmakers revive bipartisan bill to ban asbestos While EPA’s approach to asbestos remains in flux, advocates are hoping this will be the year to get a congressional ban on the cancer-causing substances across the finish line. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Sen. Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, in reupping the “Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon sits down with Rhyan Henson   Outgoing Republican Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) sat down with Rhyan Henson on Tuesday to discuss Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine, along with the legacy he hopes to leave. Questions and answers have been edited for length and clarity. https://www.localnewslive.com/2025/09/17/rep-don-bacon-sits-down-with-rhyan-henson/ Read more »

Nebraska congressman says he's been a target just like some of his colleagues both Republican and Democrat Bacon said people on both sides have been targeted in some way, including himself. "I got a restraining order on someone right now back home. And so this, and I know the Democrats have the same issues, so we have to treat this as a team and not make it worse," he said. This comes… Read more »

Bacon says political violence impacting both sides Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon comments on political violence in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. https://www.wowt.com/video/2025/09/11/bacon-says-political-violence-impacting-both-sides/ Read more »