Washington — President Trump says White House staff secretary Will Scharf, his aide who oversees his flow of information, paperwork and executive orders, will be the next White House counsel. Scharf will replace current White House counsel, David Warrington, on Sept. 1, the president announced Sunday on Truth Social, as Warrington transitions to the private…
Washington —GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said on Sunday that his decision to support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general wasn’t “black or white,” outlining what informed his thinking ahead of casting the decisive vote. “If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it,” Cassidy said on…
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Nicole Sganga, CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with…
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. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by the Director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Good morning to you, doctor. NIH DIRECTOR DR….
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. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we turn now to Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders, who joins us from Burlington. Good morning to you, Senator Sanders. SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS: Good…
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of soccer great Lionel Messi, has died. He was 68 years old. The death was confirmed by CONMEBOL, the South American football federation, the Argentina National Football Team and in a statement from the family provided to Reuters. “CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Jorge Messi, father of…
Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the Republican primary for Tennessee governor on Thursday, The Associated Press projects, defeating Rep. John Rose. Given Tennessee’s heavy Republican lean, Blackburn is considered the favorite in the November election against Democratic nominee Jerri Green. Democrats have not won a statewide race in Tennessee since 2006. Incumbent GOP Gov. Bill Lee…
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is launching a new conservative policy group, marking the first major move since Youngkin, a potential 2028 Republican presidential contender, left office in January. The group, called Empowering America’s Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal scholarship tax credit that has been adopted…
34m ago Iranian foreign ministry reports positive progress in Strait of Hormuz talks Iran’s Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baqaei said in an interview with the country’s state broadcaster IRIB that talks with Oman on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have been positive. “Iran is trying to formulate the necessary mechanisms for future arrangements…
U.S. Rep. John James, endorsed by President Trump, is projected to be the winner of Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary race in Michigan, according to CBS News. As of 10:47 p.m., unofficial results showed that James was leading with 155,109 votes to businessman Perry Johnson‘s 111,942. James will go head-to-head against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who…
