Tag: ben_sasse

• Troy Dannen Named Opening Keynote for 2026 Governor's Summit

  24 Sep 2026 9:23 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announces UNL athletic director Troy Dannen as opening keynote for the 2026 Governor's Summit, replacing Senator Ben Sasse, who is recovering from liver surgery.

  Politics and GovernmentSportHealthState GovernmentsEducationGeneral Politics Troy DannenGovernor's SummitJim PillenBen SasseUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnNebraskaKeynoteOffice of Nebraska Governor

• Nebraska Governor's Summit in Kearney Announces Breakout Sessions, Speakers and Lunch Panel

  16 Sep 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Gov. Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to the 2026 Governor's Summit Sept. 28-29 in Kearney, featuring Ben Sasse and Fred Hoiberg, with breakout tracks on workforce, agriculture and youth opportunity.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgriculture Governor's SummitJim PillenKearneyBen SasseFred HoibergNebraska workforceYouth SummitOffice of Nebraska Governor

• Media Monitor: WSJ Examines Football's Role, Defends Data Centers, Reassesses Iran War

  6 Sep 2026 5:10 a.m. · Source: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

  The Wall Street Journal is reporting on the character-building aspects of football, defending data centers against political 'panic,' and reassessing the Iran war, while also proposing a model for Social Security reform.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationMiddle East FootballData CentersIran WarSocial SecurityDonald J TrumpBen SasseWalter Russell MeadWall Street Journal Editorial Board

• Former Senator Ben Sasse to Keynote 2026 Governor's Summit

  28 Aug 2026 2:08 p.m. · Source: Office of Nebraska Governor

  Governor Jim Pillen announced former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse will keynote the 2026 Governor's Summit in Kearney, Nebraska, on September 29, 2026. Sasse served Nebraska in the Senate from 2015-2023.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal Government Governor Jim PillenBen SasseGovernor's SummitKearneyNebraskaKeynote SpeakerPoliticsOffice of Nebraska Governor

• Media Monitor: 60 Minutes Reports Extremist Groups Exploiting Natural Disasters

  4 May 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: CBS News: 60 Minutes

  CBS News reports that extremist groups and foreign governments are exploiting natural disasters to recruit members and manipulate social media, while also covering Ben Sasse’s health and Colombia’s birding industry.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEuropeLatin AmericaComputers and InternetLegalColombiaFrance Natural DisastersWhite NationalismSocial MediaBen SassePoliticsSocietyCBS News: 60 Minutes

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