CAMP HERKUS, Lithuania — American soldiers have found gracious hosts in Lithuania. At this remote base, which opened in August and is now the temporary home of hundreds of American troops, government officials excitedly showed off the new 7-million-euro facility, which includes a gym stocked with state-of-the art treadmills and weight racks, rubber-turf basketball courts… Read more »

Rep. Don Bacon goes on NewsNation to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, HASC's hearing, and emerging threats from the Taliban. Watch the news segment here. Read more »

Real America's Voice Panel discusses the House Armed Services Committee hearing on “Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan.” The committee received testimony from Department of Defense leadership on the issues surrounding the decision to withdraw forces from Afghanistan and the consequences of the President’s actions. Watch the segment here. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee heard from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, and CENTCOM Commander Kenneth McKenzie on President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read the full story here. Read more »

Taliban offered to let the U.S. military secure Kabul during withdrawal, McKenzie says. Top Pentagon leaders were back on Capitol Hill answering questions about the end of the Afghanistan war on Wednesday. Gen. Frank McKenzie, who leads U.S. Central Command, “acknowledged that the Taliban offered to let the U.S. military take over security for Kabul until it officially departed the… Read more »

Member of the House Armed Service Committee and Rep. Don Bacon (R-Ne.). outlines his expectations for Wednesday’s meeting with General Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. One America’s John Hines has more from Capitol Hill.  Watch the story here. Read more »

Bacon Issues Statement on Biden’s Blank Check: Washington, D.C.  – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting no to raise the debt ceiling: “I share the concern of most Nebraskans that our country’s debt continues to grow, and that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats just signed a blank check for President Biden. Today’s vote gives President Biden the green… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement ahead of the House Armed Services Committee hearing on “Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan.” The committee will receive testimony from Department of Defense leadership on the issues surrounding the decision to withdraw forces from Afghanistan and the consequences of the President’s… Read more »

A $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Senate will receive support from at least one Nebraska congressman when it is brought to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Don Bacon said Thursday he intends to vote for the bill, providing it remains separate from a $3.5 trillion proposal being discussed by Democrats. That could put Bacon, who… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 4350, the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House: “Once again, the House of Representatives has fulfilled its Constitutional responsibility by passing a defense authorization for the 61st consecutive year. Working closely with my… Read more »