Education Jul 19 Ben Sasse, controversial University of Florida president, announces his resignation By Mike Schneider, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
Politics Oct 07 Watch 12:53 Brooks and Capehart on October surprises with just a month until the midterms New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including October surprises in the U.S. and crises on the world stage with just a month until the… By Amna Nawaz
Politics Oct 07 Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse likely to resign Senate seat Sasse is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida, the school says, and the Republican senator has indicated he will take the job. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Mar 23 WATCH: Sen. Ben Sasse questions Jackson about Supreme Court cameras, free speech on campus Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on March 23 as the Judiciary Committee continued its Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Sasse questioned her about how her views as a judge have evolved, public trust in the high court,… By News Desk
Politics Mar 21 WATCH: Sen. Sasse’s opening statement in Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearings Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., gave opening remarks March 21 as the Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. By News Desk
Jan 06 GOP Sen. Sasse blames Trump for Capitol storming By Associated Press The Nebraska lawmaker and frequent critic of Trump said Wednesday evening that the Capitol “was ransacked while the leader of the free world cowered behind his keyboard — tweeting against his Vice President for fulfilling the duties of his oath… Continue reading
Oct 15 Nebraska Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy By Associated Press Sasse made the comments Wednesday during a telephone town hall this week when he was asked why he has been so critical of a president of his own party. Continue reading
Jan 02 Departure of Trump’s GOP critics in Senate leaves a void By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump's most prominent GOP critics on Capitol Hill are close to completing their Senate careers, raising the question of who — if anyone — will take their place as willing to publicly criticize a president who remains popular… Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 7:31 Sen. Sasse on the rise of ‘anti-tribes’ and a growing American tolerance for lies In his new book “Them: Why We Hate Each Other--and How to Heal,” Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb, reflects on a growing “rootlessness” in America as local communities erode and our dependence on isolating technology grows. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:16 Sen. Sasse: U.S. needs more trade, not ‘bellicose threatening’ The Trump administration moved on Tuesday to mitigate for U.S. farmers the economic damage of the president's escalating trade war with allies and China, announcing $12 billion in emergency relief. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., says that whenever you’re having a… Continue watching