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CBS News - Politics

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026 -- On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white" -- "If you're looking for a black or white decision here, you're not going to find it," GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said about his decision to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

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National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.

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Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.

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Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.

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First on CBS - Sanders calls on Democrat leaders to ban "corrupt" super PAC donations - Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by outside organizations during the 2026 midterm cycle. 1H ago

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Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan, vows no military withdrawal until Hamas disarms -- President Trump hailed the peace plan​ as a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other groups in Gaza."

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Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District -- State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.

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Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread -- In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.

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Hawaii Rep. Ed Case faces primary challenger and more to watch in today's races -- Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers. -- Aug 8

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general -- In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday. -- Aug 8

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Senate approves bill to fund government into December -- The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House. -- Aug 8

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Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief -- The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. -- Aug 7

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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions -- U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said. -- Aug 7

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U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions -- This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year. -- Aug 7

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