Nebraska Panhandle News

Senator Pete Ricketts, representing Nebraska in the U.S. Senate, addressed several key issues in a series of tweets posted on July 15 and 16, 2025. His statements covered topics ranging from support for local agriculture to national security concerns involving foreign influence and international conflict.

On July 15, Senator Ricketts highlighted his participation in a discussion with agricultural leaders: "Great to attend a roundtable with the Nebraska Farm Bureau in Norfolk, NE. We discussed how the One Big Beautiful Bill helps Nebraska farm and ranch families.

Family farms, ranches, and agri-businesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska. This important legislation https://t.co/p9xUr3QQD2" He emphasized the significance of family-owned farms and agribusinesses to Nebraska's rural economy.

Later that day, Ricketts commented on international affairs and military support for Ukraine: "For over three years, Ukraine has courageously fought and dismantled Russia’s military. Russia is one of our top adversaries.

I support @POTUS Trump’s move to sell American munitions to NATO in support of Ukraine’s war efforts against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

If Putin succeeds" The senator expressed approval for U.S. arms sales intended to bolster NATO allies backing Ukraine against Russian aggression.

On July 16, Senator Ricketts raised concerns about potential foreign influence through domestic non-profit organizations: "I am concerned that U.S. non-profits are receiving foreign funding from our adversaries and countries of concern.

Senator Budd’s FRONT Act hardens the United States’ ability to monitor potentially malign influence of non-profits from foreign adversaries.

In order to stop https://t.co/E56UYk6084" He endorsed legislative efforts aimed at increasing oversight over foreign contributions to U.S.-based non-profits.

The issues raised by Senator Ricketts reflect ongoing debates within Congress regarding rural economic policy, responses to global conflicts such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine—which began in February 2022—and safeguarding American institutions from external interference. As part of these discussions, lawmakers have considered measures like increased transparency requirements for non-profit funding sources and expanded military assistance programs for allied nations involved in active conflicts.