Gov. Jim Pillen Friday ordered state agencies to take steps to carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — including telling the Nebraska State Patrol and prison leaders to alert federal officials about suspected immigration law-breakers.
Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota hosted a luncheon for Monday’s presidential inauguration. The main course was Angus ribeye from Omaha Steaks. Over 200 guests were at the luncheon, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
UNL choir students sang. Sen. Deb Fischer gave remarks. And steaks from Omaha were served for lunch. Monday's inauguration had a distinctly Nebraska flair.
Lincoln Police are also assuring people that you can still call for help without being questioned about your immigration status.
Singers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln represented the state at Donald Trump's inauguration Monday. The University Singers performed with the U.S. Marine Corps band in the Capitol Rotunda as people began to file into the venue.
Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln arrived in Washington, D.C., Friday for a once-in-lifetime opportunity: a chance to perform at the inauguration of a U.S. president.
Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.
Trump didn't immediately impose tariffs, but he proposed tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico and China, which could cause retaliation, affecting Nebraska’s agricultural industry.
Nebraska and Iowa's influence was felt throughout the whole presidential inauguration. Monday was a day members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's choir will never forget, but they won't be the only ones who took part in Monday's presidential inauguration locally.
CBS News will carry the Trump Inauguration Day events live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, across broadcast and streaming platforms.
Trump will attend a signing room ceremony, followed by an inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall. He then will review the troops on the east front of the Capitol. The parade will take place in Capitol One Arena, where Trump has invited attendees to also watch the swearing-in ceremony.
Lawmakers can no longer give a “soft no” against ending debate or passing legislation during the Nebraska Legislature’s third and final stage of debate, unless they have a conflict of interest. The Lincoln Police Department is searching for the suspect who got away after leading authorities on a pursuit around Lincoln on Thursday.