Nebraska’s Sasse backed by GOP leaders despite Trump stance

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska will surround himself with many of the state’s top Republicans on Monday for a likely announcement that he’ll seek a second term, despite angering some party activists with his repeated criticism of President Donald Trump.
Sasse was set to appear in Omaha for a “special announcement” alongside fellow Republican office-holders, including Gov. Pete Ricketts, former GOP governors and members of Nebraska’s all-R