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Monday, August 10, 2026 4:55 PM ET

CBS News - Politics

Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ -- Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.

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First on CBS -- Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations -- President Trump is signing an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.

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AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process. -- "This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel -- Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced.

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Live -- Trump demands Iran pay compensation following new conditions for reopening strait -- President Trump signaled he would be piling economic pressure on Iran as the stalemate continued and Tehran laid out new conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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First on CBS -- Sanders calls on Democratic 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. -- Aug 9

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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." -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 9

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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. -- Aug 8

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