Juan Salinas II
@4nsmiley.bsky.social
A 20-something who covers politics in America’s heartland for @nebraskaexaminer.com.
| Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report |
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Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
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Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
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This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
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Nebraska Supreme Court is set to hear a case over giving state voter data to the U.S. Justice Department
The caveat: the state’s top election official plans to provide data to the DOJ this week, without a Supreme Court ruling.
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The caveat: the state’s top election official plans to provide data to the DOJ this week, without a Supreme Court ruling.
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Court of Appeals denies injunction on state voter data, kicks case to Nebraska Supreme Court • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska’s top election official says he plans to hand data to the DOJ this week, before the state Supreme Court hears the case.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Nebraska Supreme Court is set to hear a case over giving state voter data to the U.S. Justice Department
The caveat: the state’s top election official plans to provide data to the DOJ this week, without a Supreme Court ruling.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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The caveat: the state’s top election official plans to provide data to the DOJ this week, without a Supreme Court ruling.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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High School students protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Nebraska Capitol.
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
High School students protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Nebraska Capitol.
Senate candidate Dan Osborn cancels D.C. fundraiser after a co-host's alleged Epstein ties surfaced — this was far from the first time Epstein files have been brought up in Nebraska’s Senate race
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Senate candidate Dan Osborn cancels D.C. fundraiser after a co-host's alleged Epstein ties surface • Nebraska Examiner
This is far from the first time Jeffrey Epstein and the files have reached Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race between Osborn and Sen. Pete Ricketts.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Senate candidate Dan Osborn cancels D.C. fundraiser after a co-host's alleged Epstein ties surfaced — this was far from the first time Epstein files have been brought up in Nebraska’s Senate race
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El Paso for the next 10 days
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
El Paso for the next 10 days
The Federal Aviation Administration late Tuesday halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport for 10 days for “special security reasons,” isolating a major American metropolitan area from air travel.
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Here’s the latest.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration late Tuesday halted all flights to and from El Paso International Airport for 10 days for “special security reasons,” isolating a major American metropolitan area from air travel.
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Not important, but pretty sick carpet at the governor's mansion.
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Not important, but pretty sick carpet at the governor's mansion.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen touts a plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every Nebraska high school.
He didn't provide any specifics on how the partnership would work and took no questions.
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He didn't provide any specifics on how the partnership would work and took no questions.
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Pillen touts plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every Nebraska high school • Nebraska Examiner
Gov. Jim Pillen provided no specifics on how it would work. Nebraska followed Republican-led states with similar partnerships.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen touts a plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every Nebraska high school.
He didn't provide any specifics on how the partnership would work and took no questions.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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He didn't provide any specifics on how the partnership would work and took no questions.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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The fundraiser got canceled after a co-host was mentioned in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files as allegedly transporting young girls for the late convicted sex offender.
Via @politico.com
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Via @politico.com
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February 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The fundraiser got canceled after a co-host was mentioned in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files as allegedly transporting young girls for the late convicted sex offender.
Via @politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Via @politico.com
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Dan Osborn is having a fundraiser in D.C. today, per Punchbowl
February 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Dan Osborn is having a fundraiser in D.C. today, per Punchbowl
House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
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House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
After a bipartisan House vote, the housing deal faces a bicameral test.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
House approves housing bill, setting stage for tough Senate negotiations
Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
Via @politico.com
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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood was one of the bill's sponsors.
Via @politico.com
www.politico.com/live-updates...
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Turning Point USA will unveil a partnership to bring TPUSA Club America chapters to every Nebraska high school.
February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and Turning Point USA will unveil a partnership to bring TPUSA Club America chapters to every Nebraska high school.
The voting advocacy group Common Cause has appealed the ruling to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The voting advocacy group Common Cause has appealed the ruling to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
The judge said a ruling would not end the controversy surrounding the DOJ request
Nebraska is set to hand over its voter data to the DOJ later this week, as a district judge tosses a lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to the feds.
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Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has said he plans to hand the data to the Justice Department later this week.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Nebraska is set to hand over its voter data to the DOJ later this week, as a district judge tosses a lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to the feds.
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New: A district judge in Nebraska has tossed out a lawsuit that sought to stop the state from handing over its voter data to the DOJ
Story TK.
Story TK.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
New: A district judge in Nebraska has tossed out a lawsuit that sought to stop the state from handing over its voter data to the DOJ
Story TK.
Story TK.
Super bowl 50 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Super bowl 50 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Super bowl 60 = boring
Cringe day for political actors on both sides of the aisle.
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Cringe day for political actors on both sides of the aisle.
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BREAKING: Will Lewis resigns, Washington Post names new acting CEO
Washington Post names new CEO as Will Lewis exits
Jeff D'Onofrio was named acting CEO and publisher. He joined the Post in 2025 as CFO.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
BREAKING: Will Lewis resigns, Washington Post names new acting CEO
I defeated the Ender Dragon.
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I defeated the Ender Dragon.
Speaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista, through a staffer, confirmed to the Examiner that he does not plan to bring the bill back up this year.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Speaker of the Legislature John Arch of La Vista, through a staffer, confirmed to the Examiner that he does not plan to bring the bill back up this year.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
This was a bill that Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted in his State of the State.
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nebraska antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from lawmaker • Nebraska Examiner
State Sen. Megan Hunt said State Sen. Brian Hardin made a comment about her being “wet” during a side discussion, a comment Hardin denies.
nebraskaexaminer.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Nebraska Antisemitism bill in limbo after alleged ‘wet’ comment from fellow lawmaker
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
This comes in the same session where a lawmaker resigned over allegations that he inappropriately touched a legislative staffer
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/06/n...
A Nebraska bill related to antisemitism training for public schools and universities got derailed after Sen. Brian Hardin allegedly told Sen. Megan Hunt, “You are really really wet.”
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
February 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A Nebraska bill related to antisemitism training for public schools and universities got derailed after Sen. Brian Hardin allegedly told Sen. Megan Hunt, “You are really really wet.”
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Hardin denies saying that and said she “twisted” his words. The bill was passed over.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts is asking President Donald Trump to remove a social media post that depicts former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys and apologize for it.
February 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts is asking President Donald Trump to remove a social media post that depicts former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys and apologize for it.