Trump appoints Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to bipartisan Council of Governors

Trump appoints Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to bipartisan Council of Governors

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, left, speaks at a meeting of the bipartisan Council of Governors, which includes 10 governors appointed by the president. Beside Pillen are Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, center, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Feb. 19, 2026 (Courtesy of Office of Gov. Jim Pillen)LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is the newest member of the bipartisan Council of Governors focused on national security, disaster response and military coord…