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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| Past gigs: Texas Tribune, KERA news, and Fort Worth Report |
💌: [email protected]
Signal: x4nsmiley.91
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Has 2026 GOP primary for Nebraska governor already started? • Nebraska Examiner
Trump donor Charles Herbster says Pillen’s “shortcomings make it hard to say no” to running. He says he will decide around the new year.
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The Republican primary race for Nebraska governor is already heating up — it could get serious and fast
Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
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Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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How 'bout them Cowboys?
November 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
How 'bout them Cowboys?
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NEW TODAY: Our @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports 2 National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined evidence collected from the home of the alleged lone gunman
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Alleged gunman in National Guard attack drove across US to ambush troops, officials say
WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined evidence collected from the home of the alleged lone gunman, who drove to ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
NEW TODAY: Our @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports 2 National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined evidence collected from the home of the alleged lone gunman
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www.newsfromthestates.com/article/alle...
Happy Thanksgiving! Also, go Cowboys!
— from Texas transplant
— from Texas transplant
a cartoon cat wearing a cowboy hat and a red scarf
ALT: a cartoon cat wearing a cowboy hat and a red scarf
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November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Also, go Cowboys!
— from Texas transplant
— from Texas transplant
I'm thankful for the readers of the Nebraska Examiner and those who support our mission to provide in-depth reporting on state government and politics around the state.
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I'm thankful for the readers of the Nebraska Examiner and those who support our mission to provide in-depth reporting on state government and politics around the state.
VoteVets endorses Navy veteran Kishla Askins in her bid for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd District.
Askins is part of a national Democratic strategy to promote veterans to run in battleground districts.
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Askins is part of a national Democratic strategy to promote veterans to run in battleground districts.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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Kishla Askins receives endorsement from VoteVets • Nebraska Examiner
VoteVets is considered a major player in some Democratic primary races. Recently two candidates backed by them won gubernatorial races.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
VoteVets endorses Navy veteran Kishla Askins in her bid for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd District.
Askins is part of a national Democratic strategy to promote veterans to run in battleground districts.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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Askins is part of a national Democratic strategy to promote veterans to run in battleground districts.
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Herbster said the race “is not about Trump.”
Pillen has worked hard to earn Trump’s endorsement, taking far more trips to Washington, D.C., and the White House than his predecessors. Trump backing Pillen is a dramatic change from the last time Herbster faced him.
Pillen has worked hard to earn Trump’s endorsement, taking far more trips to Washington, D.C., and the White House than his predecessors. Trump backing Pillen is a dramatic change from the last time Herbster faced him.
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Herbster said the race “is not about Trump.”
Pillen has worked hard to earn Trump’s endorsement, taking far more trips to Washington, D.C., and the White House than his predecessors. Trump backing Pillen is a dramatic change from the last time Herbster faced him.
Pillen has worked hard to earn Trump’s endorsement, taking far more trips to Washington, D.C., and the White House than his predecessors. Trump backing Pillen is a dramatic change from the last time Herbster faced him.
Trump donor Charles Herbster flirts with a political comeback in 26 against Gov. Jim Pillen.
Then Trump endorsed Pillen for re-election.
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Then Trump endorsed Pillen for re-election.
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Donald Trump endorses Gov. Jim Pillen for reelection • Nebraska Examiner
The key backing comes as Trump donor Charles Herbster mulls a GOP rematch of the 2022 governor’s race.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Trump donor Charles Herbster flirts with a political comeback in 26 against Gov. Jim Pillen.
Then Trump endorsed Pillen for re-election.
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Then Trump endorsed Pillen for re-election.
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New: President Donald Trump weighed in on a hypothetical GOP primary for Nebraska governor by endorsing Gov. Jim Pillen for reelection.
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
New: President Donald Trump weighed in on a hypothetical GOP primary for Nebraska governor by endorsing Gov. Jim Pillen for reelection.
After launching an exploratory committee, Mark Cohen decides to
run a independent bid for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District
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run a independent bid for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District
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Mark Cohen runs nonpartisan bid for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District • Nebraska Examiner
Mark Cohen is another nonpartisan candidate in Nebraska's 2026 election, the other being former Omaha labor leader Dan Osborn.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
After launching an exploratory committee, Mark Cohen decides to
run a independent bid for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District
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run a independent bid for U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd District
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“Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.”
Via Texas Tribune
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Via Texas Tribune
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Abbott embraces Trump’s views of presidential power despite support for states’ rights - The Texas Tribune
Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“Defending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.”
Via Texas Tribune
www.texastribune.org/2025/11/24/g...
Via Texas Tribune
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Rep. Don Bacon tells D.C outlet Axios that he was considering resigning in protest of the Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan, but he said “In the end I have a commitment to our constituents to fulfill my term”
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Scoop: GOP Rep. Don Bacon weighed resignation over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Rep. Don Bacon said he was "so angry" at Trump's proposed Ukraine plan that he "thought about" resigning in protest.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Rep. Don Bacon tells D.C outlet Axios that he was considering resigning in protest of the Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan, but he said “In the end I have a commitment to our constituents to fulfill my term”
www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
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Nebraska 2nd district candidate GOP Brett Lindstrom has a banner on the state’s “Trump Barn.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nebraska 2nd district candidate GOP Brett Lindstrom has a banner on the state’s “Trump Barn.”
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DEM FOR GOVERNOR? Former Nebraska State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont sat down with Zach Wendling to discuss her new exploratory committee for governor. She hopes people are tired of partisanship.
First in the Examiner:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/24/f...
First in the Examiner:
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Former State Sen. Lynne Walz steps toward run for Nebraska governor • Nebraska Examiner
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz launched an exploratory committee to step toward a run for Nebraska governor in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
DEM FOR GOVERNOR? Former Nebraska State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont sat down with Zach Wendling to discuss her new exploratory committee for governor. She hopes people are tired of partisanship.
First in the Examiner:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/24/f...
First in the Examiner:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/24/f...
The Republican primary race for Nebraska governor is already heating up — it could get serious and fast
Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/23/h...
Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/23/h...
Has 2026 GOP primary for Nebraska governor already started? • Nebraska Examiner
Trump donor Charles Herbster says Pillen’s “shortcomings make it hard to say no” to running. He says he will decide around the new year.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Republican primary race for Nebraska governor is already heating up — it could get serious and fast
Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/23/h...
Trump donor Charles Herbster said, “Governor Pillen’s shortcomings make it hard to say no” to a gov bid.
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/23/h...
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Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down, story on the way from @georgiarecorder.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down, story on the way from @georgiarecorder.com
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TYSON PLANT: The massive Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, which employs 3,200 people in an important part of Nebraska's cattle industry, is closing.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Nebraskans lament Tyson decision to close Lexington plant with 3,200 workers • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraskans and elected leaders lament Tyson Foods' decision to close its Lexington beef plant, eliminating about 3,200 jobs.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
TYSON PLANT: The massive Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, which employs 3,200 people in an important part of Nebraska's cattle industry, is closing.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
buff.ly/FF4C0CT
From Cindy Gonzalez:
buff.ly/FF4C0CT
Populism works in funny ways sometimes.
Trump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability in cordial meeting via ABC
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Trump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability in cordial meeting via ABC
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Trump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability in cordial meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdan visited the White House Friday to meet with President Donald Trump for the first time.
abcnews.go.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Populism works in funny ways sometimes.
Trump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability in cordial meeting via ABC
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Trump, Mamdani promise to work to help NYC and tackle affordability in cordial meeting via ABC
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Don't have a cow man
‘The Simpsons’ kills off longtime character after 35 seasons
‘The Simpsons’ kills off longtime character after 35 seasons
“The Simpsons” killed off one of the show’s longest recurring characters in the latest episode.
www.1011now.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Don't have a cow man
I'm sure someone will ratio me because this sticker is on a trash can (it's an easy joke)
But I agree, support local journalists! :D
But I agree, support local journalists! :D
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I'm sure someone will ratio me because this sticker is on a trash can (it's an easy joke)
But I agree, support local journalists! :D
But I agree, support local journalists! :D
A group of voting advocates push to ‘protect’ voter-passed laws via a ballot initiative after a legislative session in which lawmakers prodded for changes to weaken or reverse ballot-passed laws
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Nebraska group pushes to ‘protect’ voter-passed laws via ballot initiative • Nebraska Examiner
The ballot initiative comes after a legislative session in which lawmakers prodded for changes to weaken or reverse voter-passed laws.
nebraskaexaminer.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A group of voting advocates push to ‘protect’ voter-passed laws via a ballot initiative after a legislative session in which lawmakers prodded for changes to weaken or reverse ballot-passed laws
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My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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New: A group of voting advocates launches a push to gather enough signatures for a ballot initiative that would raise the threshold for nebraska lawmakers to override/alter voter-passed initiatives.
Story to come.
Story to come.
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New: A group of voting advocates launches a push to gather enough signatures for a ballot initiative that would raise the threshold for nebraska lawmakers to override/alter voter-passed initiatives.
Story to come.
Story to come.
New: A group of voting advocates launches a push to gather enough signatures for a ballot initiative that would raise the threshold for nebraska lawmakers to override/alter voter-passed initiatives.
Story to come.
Story to come.
November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New: A group of voting advocates launches a push to gather enough signatures for a ballot initiative that would raise the threshold for nebraska lawmakers to override/alter voter-passed initiatives.
Story to come.
Story to come.
Dan Osborn gets the endorsement of Nebraska's largest teachers union
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Dan Osborn picks up endorsement of Nebraska’s largest teachers union • Nebraska Examiner
The endorsement comes months earlier than the last time nonpartisan Dan Osborn ran for Congress against GOP U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher in 2024.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Dan Osborn gets the endorsement of Nebraska's largest teachers union
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Nebraska Democrats are excited about their chances in the 2nd district, but some have worries about risks to the statehouse filibuster if John Cavanaugh wins
The state lawmaker told me that’s a “loser mentality.”
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The state lawmaker told me that’s a “loser mentality.”
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State Sen. John Cavanaugh defends U.S. House bid against risks to state filibuster • Nebraska Examiner
The Omaha lawmaker called the criticisms a “loser mentality” and said he plans to run a campaign that raises “all boats."
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November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nebraska Democrats are excited about their chances in the 2nd district, but some have worries about risks to the statehouse filibuster if John Cavanaugh wins
The state lawmaker told me that’s a “loser mentality.”
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/11/19/s...
The state lawmaker told me that’s a “loser mentality.”
My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com
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The city of Lincoln earned @nytimes.com coverage for its program that pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings — In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
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In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The city of Lincoln earned @nytimes.com coverage for its program that pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings — In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...