The Latest Breaking News from Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse on Speech and Protest at the University of Florida

The former Senator says "the adults are still in charge" in Gainesville

Reason · May 5, 2024

University Of Florida Eliminates DEI Employees, Conservatives Applaud Decision

Controversy surrounds UF's decision to eliminate DEI employees, sparking debate on diversity and inclusion in academic institutions.

Top News · Mar 3, 2024

Cries of cronyism as DeSantis bids to place rightwing ally at top university

Florida Atlantic’s search for new president halted by state officials after ‘war on woke’ Republican Randy Fine omitted from shortlist

The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2023

Schmitt denied waiver to serve on Senate Judiciary - Roll Call

Senate Republicans denied newly elected Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri a waiver to serve on the Judiciary Committee.

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023

Pete Ricketts sworn in as Nebraska senator, replacing Sasse

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Monday, replacing Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as the Senate returns from several weeks of recess and begins a new session of closely-divided government

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Senate swears in newest member Pete Ricketts

WASHINGTON — Pete Ricketts had less than three weeks between his old job and his new one a thousand miles away. The former governor of Nebraska was sworn in to the Senate on Monday, raising his right hand as the chamber returned to start the year’s work in earnest.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Senate swears in newest member Pete Ricketts - Roll Call

Ricketts had less than three weeks between his old job and his new one. The former Nebraska governor was sworn in as a senator on Monday.

Roll Call · Jan 23, 2023

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Once all newly elected officials take office, 41.7% of Americans will live in a state with a Democratic trifecta, 39.6% in a state with a Republican trifecta, and 18.8% in a state with divided government.

Ballotpedia · Jan 13, 2023

At the Races: Cooking with gas - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed to Senate

WASHINGTON — New Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has followed through on appointing his predecessor, Pete Ricketts, to the Senate following the resignation of Sen. Ben Sasse.

Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023