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Sen. Sasse: ‘Word of God’ not a prop for politics

Jun 2, 2020

Sen. Ben Sasse issued a strongly-worded statement on Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump’s brief appearance in front of an historic church... Read more

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Sen. Sasse calls for Justice Department to investigate PornHub

Mar 10, 2020

Senator Ben Sasse called on the Attorney General to investigate the website Pornhub on Monday. The senator said the site had promoted videos... Read more

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Senators respond to defeat of pro-life bills

Feb 29, 2020

Two pieces of pro-life legislation failed to overcome a Democratic filibuster this week—but two pro-life senators said the bills forced... Read more

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Senate fails to pass two pro-life bills on same day

Feb 25, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Senate on Tuesday failed to pass two pro-life bills to protect unborn babies who can feel pain, and babies... Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

Sen. Sasse reintroduces Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection bill

Feb 11, 2020

By Matt Hadro, Christine Rousselle

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a new hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act on Tuesday, with... Read more

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Federal judge blocks conscience protection rule for healthcare workers

Nov 6, 2019

Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York vacated the HHS rule in a 146-page decision, issued Wednesday.  Read more

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China marks 70 years of communism and human rights abuses

Oct 1, 2019

On Tuesday, the People’s Republic of China marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country’s communist regime. While... Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

'Absolutely nuts' to grill judicial nominees over KofC membership, Sasse says

Jun 6, 2019

In his opening question for Peter J. Phipps, a judicial nominee for the United States Third Circuit court, Senator Ben... Read more

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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors bill fails to beat Senate filibuster

Feb 25, 2019

The Senate voted of 53 to 44 to invoke cloture on Monday, but fell short of the two-thirds majority needed... Read more

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Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat

Feb 4, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Senate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care.  Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, who introduced the resolution in the Senate, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

Sen. Sasse: Virginia Gov. Northam is 'a creep' with 'no regard for human dignity'

Feb 1, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) told CNA that he thinks that embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D), should step down from... Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

Sen. Ben Sasse seeks to fast-track bill to protect abortion survivors

Jan 31, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has announced that he will introduce the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the Senate... Read more

Senator Ben Sasse, who introduced the resolution in the Senate, pictured at the National Press Club, Oct. 2018.

Senate passes ‘religious test’ resolution on Knights of Columbus

Jan 17, 2019

By Ed Condon

The Senate yesterday passed a resolution saying it would be "unconstitutional" to consider membership in the Knights of Columbus a... Read more