Joseph Morton
Omaha World-Herald
Washington, DC, United States
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley tests positive for COVID-19
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley has tested positive for the coronavirus. → Read More
Outgoing Nebraska State Sen. Kate Bolz takes job in Lincoln mayor's office
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said State Sen. Kate Bolz’s background will serve her well as her policy aide for economic and workforce development. → Read More
Sen. Ben Sasse congratulates President-elect Joe Biden on his win
“Today in our house we pray for both President Trump and President-Elect Biden, that both would be wise in the execution of their respective duties during this important time in → Read More
Nebraska's 2nd District vote could end up mattering in presidential race
As dawn approached Wednesday, enough battleground states had been called to eliminate most scenarios where Omaha-area voters represent the linchpin to the whole election. → Read More
Bacon and Eastman feature backers from across the aisle in their ads
Rep. Don Bacon is unveiling an ad Friday featuring former Democrat Rep. Brad Ashford. Kara Eastman, meanwhile, has run her own ad with Republican State Sen. John McCollister. → Read More
Kara Eastman raised $1.8 million last quarter, far more than Rep. Don Bacon
Democratic congressional candidate Kara Eastman just notched a blockbuster fundraising quarter, but Rep. Don Bacon had more cash on hand as of Sept. 30. → Read More
Midlands senators voice support for Supreme Court nominee
Midlands lawmakers had warm words for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. → Read More
Vice President Mike Pence to make campaign stop in Carter Lake this week
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Carter Lake on Thursday. The visit comes as a poll released Monday shows former Vice President Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump in Nebraska’s → Read More
Rep. Don Bacon part of bipartisan group pushing $1.5 trillion coronavirus relief plan
The effort was quickly rejected by senior Democrats and would be a tough sell to Senate Republicans, but Rep. Don Bacon said the group will continue pushing the proposal. → Read More
Omaha native Symone Sanders connects with Nebraska Democrats during virtual watch party
Omaha native Symone Sanders, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, participated in a virtual watch party for the state’s delegation to the party’s national convention. → Read More
Wall Street gains; Warren Buffett cuts investments in banks
Wall Street nudged a bit higher on Monday, and the S&P 500 teased even closer to its record high. → Read More
Lawmakers at Trump's side as he signs conservation bill include Jeff Fortenberry of ... Louisiana?
Just before the high-profile event kicked off in the East Room, the White House provided reporters with a rundown of those in attendance and it mistakenly identified Fortenberry as a → Read More
Herman Cain, former Godfather's CEO and presidential candidate, dies at 74
Cain, who is credited with turning around the struggling pizza company, died from complications of COVID-19. → Read More
Will Midlands hospitals have to return some of their COVID-related stimulus money?
With changes to how federal COVID stimulus money is distributed, some Midlands hospitals are wondering if they will have to repay some of their initial aid. → Read More
Democratic congressional candidates are feeling some momentum after strong fundraising
The general election is still months away, but Democrats are feeling some momentum between robust fundraising and President Trump’s polling numbers. → Read More
Shunned by his own party, Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King fights for his seat
The nine-term congressman known for his nativist politics is fighting to prove he can still deliver for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. Since Republican leaders stripped him of his committee assignments → Read More
Washington Digest: Coronavirus is top of mind in D.C. as anxious Americans seek reassurance
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., noted recently conducted telephone town halls with constituents back home. Those sessions were supposed to focus on agriculture and trade. “About 90% of all the questions → Read More
Will simple economics deal fatal blow to long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline?
Weak oil demand and cheap alternative sources mean pipeline developer TC Energy should consider putting construction plans on pause — perhaps forever, one expert said. But the company has pushed → Read More
Washington Digest: Tense prayer breakfast caps momentous, divisive week for nation
Hard feelings remained after senators voted to acquit President Donald Trump, ending his impeachment trial. Indeed, it was a week when the nation's political divisions seemed to only get worse. → Read More
Deb Fischer says it's 'unbelievable' that Nancy Pelosi tore up Trump's speech
“This is not who we are. This is not who we should be,” the Nebraska Republican said. → Read More