Dan Osborn, an independent candidate for Nebraska’s Senate seat, will launch his campaign Saturday with progressive Rep. Ro Khanna, who is supporting him against incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts. Osborn’s campaign focuses on transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case and its implications for voters.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections. The Pentagon did not comment on the visit, which comes as discussions about future military operations against Iran intensify following remarks from President Trump.