Nebraska congressman discusses military spending and Ukraine Congressman Don Bacon was busy on Capitol Hill this week, but before returning to Nebraska for the weekend, he discussed developments in Washington, D.C., and abroad. The top of his priorities is the U.S. military's spending and a recent report discussing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's move to pull money from barracks and… Read more »

Bacon Speaks Out Against Diversion of Military Housing Funds Washington – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) raised serious concerns regarding the reported diversion of $1 billion from critical military housing improvements to border security operations. During a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing titled “Department of the Army Fiscal Year 2026 Posture,” Rep.… Read more »

Dear friend. There have been many conflicting messages about what is really in the reconciliation bill (the One Big Beautiful Bill) recently passed by the House. So, I’ve decided to bust some of those claims! Some people are wondering WHY President Trump’s DOGE cuts aren’t included in the OBBB. The most… Read more »

Dear friend, There is a lot of misleading information out there about Medicaid and SNAP reforms being made to the programs to strengthen it. Let me be clear, no expectant mothers, single parents, children, disabled, or elderly are losing SNAP or Medicaid benefits. That misinformation… Read more »

Families remember the fallen in ceremony at Omaha’s Memorial Park For U.S. Congressman Don Bacon, this day is also personal. “I knew seven personally that lost their lives in the middle east, mainly Iraq and Afghanistan,” Bacon said. “I had one friend killed at Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, so I think about the seven that I’ve personally… Read more »

House Republican Praises Trump for ‘First Half’ of Truth Social Post Attacking Putin: ‘The Rest Is Dumb’ Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) praised and then criticized President Donald Trump for his Truth Social attack of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following Russia’s latest aerial attack on Ukraine, Trump sent a post late Sunday night accusing Putin of going “crazy.”… Read more »

Dear friend, Our great nation was fought for and founded upon the principles of bravery, fraternity, and liberty; its maintenance being up kept by the ultimate sacrifices of over one million men and women, who laid down their lives, so that we as a country, may continue to stand free. Every Memorial Day serves as a… Read more »

Bacon Issues Statement on Reconciliation Bill Vote Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement about the Reconciliation Vote earlier this morning: “No expectant mothers, single parents, children, disabled, or elderly are losing SNAP or Medicaid benefits. That misinformation is being spread to try and scare people. “By passing this bill, we will strengthen… Read more »

GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered pause in cyber operations against Russia, despite Pentagon denial Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said the U.S. government halted cyber operations against Russia for one day in February as President Trump was trying to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, confirming CBS News reporting at the time and undercutting statements of denial… Read more »

Bacon’s Bipartisan Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA) Passes House Offers Real Solutions to Terrorism and Mass Shootings Washington – Today, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) secured House passage of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act (LEOSA), H.R.2243, with a 229-193 vote. The bipartisan legislation includes seventeen Republican members as… Read more »