Busting the Myths About Taxes in the OBBB Dear friend, I’ve written to you about the changes we’ve made to Medicaid through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), in order to strengthen the program for those who need it. I’ve also written about the misinformation surrounding those reforms. You can read that here. … Read more »

Who’s Who in Defense: Don Bacon, Chairman, House Armed Services Subcommittee (HASC) on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems   Established in 2021, the HASC subcommittee oversees an array of new technologies and related strategies that inform modern warfare, including both offensive and defensive cyber-related areas. Additionally, the subcommittee is… Read more »

'Divorce is not an option': A prominent GOP lawmaker on the U.S., Mexico, and Trump's tariffs President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico had a straightforward message for a bipartisan American delegation last week: Mexico and the U.S. are like a married couple, but one that can’t afford to split and call it quits. “Divorce is not an option,” Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, one… Read more »

Wahoo-area retiree gets full pension restored By Mike McKnight Published: Aug. 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM CDT|Updated: 11 hours ago OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In June, First Alert 6 reported on an error mistakenly deducting money from a government pension - now there are results. Donna Novotny suffers from a communication disorder called Aphasia. In June,… Read more »

'We have to have accurate data': Rep. Don Bacon reacts to President Trump firing labor statistics chief OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon is weighing in after the president fired the labor statistics chief. President Donald Trump removed Erika McEntarfer from the role hours after a weak jobs report. Trump said he plans to name a new commissioner of the Bureau of Labor… Read more »

LPS interim superintendent updates Rotary on federal funding, leadership search By Anthony D'Agostino Published: Aug. 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. John Skretta attended Lincoln Rotary Club 14’s meeting on Tuesday to provide updates on several topics ranging from staffing to… Read more »

Sarpy County intersection getting a makeover with safety in mind SARPY COUNTY, Neb. — On Tuesday, the Sarpy County Board will vote to commit $800,275 towards safety improvements on an intersection near two Platteview schools. It's the intersection of 132nd and Platteview Road. Right now, the area is a four way stop. This project will add traffic signals, center turn lanes and widen… Read more »

Congressman Bacon, U.K. MPs visit Offutt Congressman Don Bacon, Nebraska 2nd District, and U.K. parliament members Ms. Charlotte Owen, Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge and Mr. Peter Bedford, MP for Mid Leicestershire, visited Offutt Air Force Base on July 26, 2025. “Taking the two MP’s to Offutt is more than just official business for me. It is always good for leaders to see how we work… Read more »

Dear friend, This week was filled with hearings, votes, introduction of legislation, and meetings with constituent advocacy groups.  On Monday, I hosted a tele-townhall for the people of Nebraska’s Second Congressional district to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world. During the tele-townhall, I addressed several key topics including the recently passed… Read more »

Bipartisan Pair of House Members to Meet With Sheinbaum in Mexico A bipartisan pair of congressmen is set to travel to Mexico next week to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum and other top government officials as President Trump stokes tension between the United States and its southern neighbor. Representatives Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, and Ro Khanna, Democrat of… Read more »