Nebraska Republican Mike Flood to take House seat on Tuesday
July 7, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republican state Sen. Mike Flood will officially join the U.S. House on Tuesday when he's sworn in to fill the seat of disgraced former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.
Convicted ex-Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry begins appeal
June 29, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska began the process of filing an appeal Wednesday, one day after he was sentenced to two years of probation for lying to FBI agents about an illegal campaign contribution from a Nigerian billionaire.
Nebraska GOP state Sen. Flood wins ex-congressman’s seat
June 29, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state Sen. Mike Flood won a special election Tuesday to replace former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a fellow Republican who was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the day for a conviction on charges that he lied to federal agents.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Nebraska, West Virginia
May 10, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The top race in Tuesday's primary elections in Nebraska and West Virginia is a heavily contested Republican primary for Nebraska governor, featuring a Donald Trump-endorsed candidate who has been accused of groping multiple women.
Former Nebraska Sen. Nelson backs Pansing Brooks for House
April 21, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson endorsed state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks on Thursday in her campaign for the state's 1st Congressional District.
Pansing Brooks, a Democrat, is looking to replace former U.S.
Nebraska Farm Bureau endorses Flood in congressional race
April 5, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republican congressional hopeful Mike Flood scored the endorsement Tuesday of the Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm advocacy group.
Flood, a state senator and former speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, is looking to replace former GOP Rep.
Nebraska Democrats announce nominee for special election
April 5, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Democrats have picked state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln to run in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican who resigned last month after he was convicted of federal charges.
Ex-congressman set for sentence same day replacement picked
April 1, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska voters will elect a new member of Congress on the same day a judge in California is scheduled to sentence the Republican who resigned from the position to a possible federal prison sentence.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation
March 26, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska on Saturday resigned from office after a California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
House leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign
March 25, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Friday faced growing pressure from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor to resign after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire.
Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry found guilty in campaign probe
March 25, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was convicted Thursday on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign from a foreign billionaire at a 2016 Los Angeles fundraiser.
Congresswoman: US rep charged with lying to feds is ‘honest’
March 24, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) —
A Democratic congresswoman from California testified Wednesday that a Republican colleague from Nebraska who is charged with lying to the FBI over an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian-born billionaire is honest and honorable.
Illegal $30K donation plot outlined at congressman’s trial
March 18, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A close friend and supporter of a Nebraska congressman told a federal jury Friday that he acted as a middleman in a plot that funneled $30,000 from a Nigerian-born billionaire to the Republican lawmaker’s reelection campaign through straw donors.
Lawyers duel over donations, intent at congressman’s trial
March 17, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry learned in 2018 that he received $30,000 in illegal campaign donations from a Nigerian-born billionaire, but the Nebraska Republican lied and misled federal investigators probing the exchange of illicit dollars, a prosecutor alleged Thursday.
Jury set for Nebraska congressman’s trial on donation charge
March 17, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury of eight women and four men was seated Wednesday in the trial of a little-known Republican congressman from Nebraska who's accused of lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire.
Nebraska congressman faces high-stakes trial in California
March 15, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A little-known Republican congressman from Nebraska will begin a high-profile trial Wednesday in California over accusations by federal prosecutors that he lied about illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire.
Jury selection in Rep. Fortenberry trial set for Wednesday
March 10, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday in the trial of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, who is accused of lying to federal authorities who were investigating an illegal donation to his campaign from a foreign national.
Judge: Jury can hear Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry’s statements
February 25, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's statements to federal authorities about an illegal 2016 campaign contribution can be used against him during his trial, a judge ruled.
The decision issued Wednesday was a setback for the nine-term Nebraska Republican, who is accused of lying to those agents about what he knew about the donation.
Attorneys spar over what jury can hear in Fortenberry case
February 17, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry argued Thursday that they should be allowed to present allegations to a jury that the Nebraska Republican was “set up” by federal authorities, while prosecutors countered that attacking their investigation was inappropriate.
Judge denies Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry’s push to move trial
February 14, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge has rejected U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's attempt to move his trial from the California district where he faces federal charges to his home state of Nebraska.
Judge to rule on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry’s trial location
February 12, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry was waiting to learn Friday whether a judge will allow him to stand trial in the California district where he faces felony charges or his home state of Nebraska.
Fortenberry’s attorney: He was confused, not lying to FBI
February 5, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys for Rep. Jeff Fortenberry argue in court filings that the Nebraska Republican was confused, rather than lying, when he spoke to FBI agents investigating an illegal donation to his campaign.
Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry trial could be delayed until March
February 1, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The upcoming trial of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could be delayed until March 15, based on recently filed court documents.
The nine-term Nebraska Republican is scheduled for trial on Feb.
Republican Mike Flood says he has raised more than $400K
January 31, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state Sen. Mike Flood said Monday that he has raised more than $400,000 in the two weeks since he announced his campaign to challenge U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry in the Republican primary.
Fortenberry, Flood trade jabs in Nebraska congressional race
January 28, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry went on the offensive Friday against his Republican primary challenger, accusing state Sen. Mike Flood of “betraying conservative values” on immigration with his support of a 2012 health care law that divided Nebraska Republicans.
Fortenberry seeks to move trial from California to Nebraska
January 25, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry are asking a federal judge to move the Nebraska Republican's upcoming trial from California, where he faces federal charges, to his home state.
Indicted Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry loses 2 big GOP backers
January 21, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Indicted U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's political fortunes took a major hit Friday when two of Nebraska's most prominent Republicans withdrew their longtime support for him and endorsed a state lawmaker who hopes to unseat the nine-term congressman in the GOP primary.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska diagnosed with COVID-19
January 18, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will temporarily work from home.
Fortenberry said on his congressional website that he had a “moderate case” and will recuperate at home.
Republican state senator to challenge Fortenberry in primary
January 16, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Republican state senator and former speaker of the Legislature is challenging Congressman Jeff Fortenberry who is facing federal charges as he runs for re-election.
Pansing Brooks reports nearly $210K in campaign donations
January 11, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks announced Tuesday that she has raised nearly $210,000 in her campaign for the state's 1st Congessional District.
Pansing Brooks, a Democrat, said she has raised $209,777 from a total of 954 donors in the most recent quarterly filing period.
Attorneys spar over Rep. Fortenberry’s statements to feds
January 11, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys sparred Tuesday over whether a jury should be allowed to hear statements that Nebraska U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry made to federal prosecutors who were investigating an illegal, $30,000 donation to his campaign from a foreign national.
Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announces reelection bid
January 10, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry formally announced his reelection campaign on Monday amid allegations that he misled federal authorities who were investigating an illegal contribution to his campaign.
Judge denies Rep. Fortenberry’s motions to dismiss charges
January 3, 2022 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday rejected U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s attempts to dismiss charges accusing the Nebraska Republican of making false statements to FBI agents who were investigating an illegal foreign donation to his campaign.
Lawyer: Prosecution of Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry ‘political’
December 14, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An attorney for Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry argued in court Monday that the congressman's prosecution on charges of making false statement to federal authorities is politically motivated.
US Rep. Fortenberry alleges prosecutor misled his lawyer
December 1, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska has asked a judge to toss out statements he made to federal authorities who were investigating illegal campaign contributions, alleging that a prosecutor misled his lawyer with assurances that the nine-term congressman wasn't their target.
For Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry, a two-sided challenge in 2022
November 15, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — When he seeks office again in 2022, U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska will essentially face two opponents: a progressive Democrat with a lot of support in the state’s second-largest city, and a federal prosecutor in California who has accused him of lying to the FBI.
Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry seeks to move trial to February
November 12, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has asked a federal judge to move his trial to February to give his attorney more time to review more than 11,600 pages of documents and more than 50 audio/visual recordings.
Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry seeks dismissal of federal charges
November 2, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys for Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska asked a judge Tuesday to dismiss federal charges accusing him of lying to FBI agents who were investigating illegal campaign contributions.
Judge bars Rep. Fortenberry from being alone with evidence
October 29, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska not to be left alone with any evidence related to charges that he lied to FBI agents about illegal foreign donations to his campaign.
Ricketts voices support for Nebraska US Rep. Fortenberry
October 25, 2021 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts voiced support Monday for U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a fellow Republican who was indicted last week on allegations that he lied to FBI agents who were investigating illegal campaign contributions from a foreign national.
What could happen next with indicted US Rep. Fortenberry
October 21, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The indictment of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could have a big impact on his future in Nebraska politics and the 2022 election, opening the door to possible outcomes that would have seemed far-fetched just days ago.
Indicted Nebraska GOP Rep. Fortenberry pleads not guilty
October 20, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he lied to federal agents who were investigating illegal contributions to his campaign, and prosecutors say they plan to call a top aide to the Republican congressman as a trial witness.
Indictment accuses Nebraska congressman of lying to FBI
October 19, 2021 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, accusing him of lying to the FBI and concealing information from federal agents who were investigating campaign contributions funneled to him from a Nigerian billionaire.
Ricketts: Pence pledged to help states with virus outbreak
March 2, 2020 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday that federal officials are urging states to seek whatever federal resources they need to prepare for the COVID-19 virus as it spreads in the United States and to focus as much as possible on prevention...
Fischer, Ricketts cruise to victory; Dorn, Schuller in close race
November 7, 2018 GMTRepublican Gov. Pete Ricketts and Sen. Deb Fischer cruised to re-election Tuesday, toppling Democratic challengers Bob Krist and Jane Raybould of Lincoln.
And Nebraska's three incumbent GOP congressmen hoped to paint the state fully red once again, with Reps.
Nebraska Republicans worry about rhetoric in wake of mail bombs
October 29, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON D.C. - Nebraska Republicans agree political rhetoric has reached potentially dangerous levels.
Mail bombs sent to prominent Democrats shook the political world.
The Justice Department reports 13 suspicious packages have been sent to various parts of the country, seeming to target Democrats who have been in the news lately, especially for their outspoken criticism of Republican President Donald Trump.
Re-elect Jeff Fortenberry and Adrian Smith
October 25, 2018 GMTVoters in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District — which includes Norfolk — and the expansive 3rd District have a choice to make on Nov. 6.
Do they want to see the incumbents — Reps. Jeff Fortenberry of Lincoln and Adrian Smith of Gering — returned to Washington, D.C., for another two-year term in office or go with their Democratic challengers?
First District candidates have different approaches to supporting Nebraskan families
October 18, 2018 GMTIt’s all about family for each candidate in the First District U.S. House of Representatives race this fall.
For incumbent Jeff Fortenberry of Lincoln, a Republican, supporting families produces a more united society.
Election preview stories set to begin
April 15, 2018 GMTWith the May 15 primary election about a month away, a series of election previews of contested races will begin in Monday’s edition of the Daily News.
In all, close to 80 candidates were provided with the opportunity to share information about their candidacies and the issues in their races with Daily News readers.