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Trump touts economy, energy and GOP candidates at Nebraska rally

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Trump threw his support behind Pete Ricketts and Jim Pillen during a Grand Island rally focused on turnout, the economy and border security.

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  1. Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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    Trump touts economy, energy and GOP candidates at Nebraska rally

    Headline from Omaha World-Herald ·

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  1. The Hill

    Trump extends red state midterm tour to Nebraska (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Republican National Committee announced on Tuesday that President Trump will headline a rally in Nebraska, marking the latest stop in his upcoming swing of red states over the next week. Trump will make a stop in the city of Grand Island, located in central Nebraska.

  2. Newsweek

    Trump to Campaign in Nebraska as GOP Faces Close Senate Race in Red State (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Trump campaigning in such a conservative state may be a "tough" sign for Republicans, one politics expert told Newsweek.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Rallies for Ricketts in Nebraska (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    President Donald Trump is heading to Grand Island, Nebraska, to rally support for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts as he faces independent Dan Osborn in a race that has become unexpectedly competitive. The visit comes as Republicans contend with voter frustration over costs and opposition from Nebraska…

  4. The Hill

    Live updates: Trump set for Nebraska trip after Ohio rally; Alito, Cornell victim's attorney to appear on Sunday shows (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio-area suburb on Saturday night, where he promised a GOP win in the midterm elections. The rally was part of a red state swing for the president, with just a month to go before the midterms as recent polling shows promising signs for Democrats in their qu…

  5. The Hill

    Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate race (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump is headed to deep-red Nebraska as Republicans ready for a close Senate race against independent Dan Osborn, who’s backed by Democrats aiming to keep the seat out of GOP hands. Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.

  6. Just the News

    Watch Live: President Donald Trump holds rally in Nebraska ahead of midterms (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The president is expected to hit the campaign trail this month to help stump for Republicans in tight races in the 2026 midterm elections. He has already spoken at rallies in Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.

  7. MyNorthwest

    Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska on Monday, campaigning alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is running against an independent candidate backed by national Democrats.

  8. MS Now

    Trump heads to Nebraska for another red state rally (opens MS Now)

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    MS Now's feed description

    Republicans have found themselves defending Senate seats in deep red states. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Nebraska was "a good place for the president to be."

  9. Fortune

    Trump won Nebraska by 20 points. Now he’s trying to rescue a GOP Senate seat after angering ranchers with his plan to import more beef (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Sen. Pete Ricketts is facing an unexpectedly competitive race as ranchers rebel against a White House plan meant to lower beef prices

  10. KAAL Rochester

    The Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economy (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who faces an independent candidate backed by national Democrats. Trump’s visit is part of a 32-day rally blitz ahead of the midterm elections.

  11. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, where ranchers have beef with his import plan (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Trump administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

  12. ABC News

    Trump heads to deep-red Nebraska for campaign rally (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    It's Trump's latest stop in a campaign travel swing that includes notable stops in red states.

  13. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska on Monday, campaigning alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is running against an independent candidate backed by national Democrats.

  14. The Hill

    Watch live: Trump rallies Nebraska voters with GOP on defense (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump will rally voters in Nebraska Monday evening, as Republicans look to shore up support in a state where an unexpectedly competitive Senate race has put the GOP on defense. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is facing independent Dan Osborn, who came within 7 points of Sen.

  15. Washington Examiner

    WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen in Nebraska (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally for Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE) in Nebraska as part of his multistate tour blitz across the country ahead of the midterm elections.

  16. Omaha World-Herald

    Trump rallies Nebraska Republicans ahead of midterm election (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Trump told Nebraska supporters to vote as though he were on the ballot as he campaigned for Republican candidates in Grand Island.

  17. Omaha World-Herald

    Ricketts, Pillen join Nebraska Republicans in hoping for Trump bump to midterm turnout (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    President Donald Trump rallied Nebraska Republicans Monday night in Grand Island.

  18. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans defend red-state Senate seat (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    OMAHA, Neb. — President Donald Trump will visit Nebraska on Monday to rally Republicans and promote his economic record, taking his message of new investment and manufacturing to a state where farmers and truckers face sharply higher diesel prices and voters worry about inflation.

  19. West Hawaii Today

    Trump holds Nebraska rally in bid to keep deep-red state in Republican column (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — President Donald Trump pledged to expand access to tax-exempt diesel fuel while warning of a dark future if Democrats win the midterms during a rally on Monday night in Nebraska, a state where farmers and truckers face sharply higher fuel prices and inflation has weighed heavily…

  20. Omaha World-Herald

    Trump touts economy, energy and GOP candidates at Nebraska rally (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Trump threw his support behind Pete Ricketts and Jim Pillen during a Grand Island rally focused on turnout, the economy and border security.

  21. Omaha World-Herald

    Dan Osborn, Lynne Walz respond to Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally for Ricketts, Pillen (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Opponents of Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen embraced President Donald Trump’s Nebraska message that life can get better soon, but they rejected his prescription.

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