“Ben Sasse was a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, serving from January 3, 2015, to January 8, 2023. Before his Senate career, he was the president of Midland University and worked in various roles in healthcare policy and government. Sasse holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, a graduate degree from St. John's College, and a Ph.D. from Yale University. He also served as assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush.”