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Don Bacon Secures Fifth Term in Nebraska's Swing District
politics1 year ago

Don Bacon Secures Fifth Term in Nebraska's Swing District

Moderate Republican Rep. Don Bacon has been projected to win re-election in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic state lawmaker Tony Vargas. This closely watched race was crucial for the GOP as they aim to maintain their majority in the House. Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, has a history of winning in competitive districts, having previously secured his seat in areas that voted for President Biden in 2020. Both candidates highlighted their bipartisan efforts during the campaign.

"Congressman's Wife Receives Anonymous Messages Urging Support for Jim Jordan as Speaker"
politics2 years ago

"Congressman's Wife Receives Anonymous Messages Urging Support for Jim Jordan as Speaker"

The wife of Republican Congressman Don Bacon received anonymous text messages warning her husband to back Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for House Speaker. Bacon was one of the holdouts on Jordan from the GOP side, and his wife received messages threatening her husband's political career if he didn't support Jordan. Multiple Republicans faced pressure to support Jordan, but he endured a disastrous loss in his first bid for Speaker. The House remains without a Speaker, causing legislative priorities to be put on hold.

Chinese Spies Hack GOP Lawmaker's Emails, Confirms FBI
cybersecurity2 years ago

Chinese Spies Hack GOP Lawmaker's Emails, Confirms FBI

Republican lawmaker Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska revealed that he was targeted by Chinese hackers who breached his personal and campaign emails between May and June of this year, using a vulnerability in Microsoft software. The FBI notified Bacon of the breach, which was part of a larger hacking operation that targeted government officials and organizations. Bacon's support for Taiwan and criticism of China's treatment of the Uyghur community may have made him a target. He vowed to continue advocating for Taiwan and standing up for freedom and human rights. The FBI declined to comment on the matter.