'Two very different jobs': Ricketts addresses Trump's fight with Pope Leo over Iran ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star Apr 15, 2026 Apr 15, 2026 Updated Jul 6, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Sen. 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Ricketts visits Gage County for campaign stop, turkey hunt Sen. Pete Ricketts thanked the group of about 25 people "for taking time this afternoon to talk about the important issues that we face as a nation."
