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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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