In a scathing critique of the US Congress, former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has accused both major parties of failing to address pressing issues that will shape the country's future. In a recent interview, Sasse lamented the lack of forward-thinking ideas from Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that neither party is adequately preparing the nation for significant challenges expected in the coming decades. Specifically, he expressed concern over the parties' inability to tackle complex national security, economic, and environmental issues that will become increasingly critical by 2030 and 2050. Sasse's comments come as Congress grapples with a multitude of pressing issues, from climate change to cybersecurity threats, and raise questions about the effectiveness of the nation's legislative branch.


Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse (R) in a new interview published Monday said Congress was not “wrestling” with big or important questions, hammering both the Republican and Democratic parties for not grappling with more forward-looking issues.  “Neither of these parties really have very big or good ideas about 2030 or 2050, at a national security...