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Top Trump administration officials being dispatched to Iowa to help campaign for Republicans, sources say

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Washington — The Trump administration is dispatching top officials to help campaign for Iowa Republican candidates over the coming days, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker, sources familiar with the matter told CBS…

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins DFL primary in Minnesota governor’s race, CBS News projects

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CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November. With 16% of the votes tallied, Klobuchar has earned 89% of the vote. Six other Democratic candidates were on the ballot. The Minnesota DFL endorsed Klobuchar and her running…

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Wisconsin’s Democratic showdown between Francesca Hong and David Crowley and more races to watch today

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Six states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with the unpredictable Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota coming to a close as South Carolina Republicans choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. In Wisconsin, the democratic socialist Francesca Hong and the more moderate David Crowley are duking it out for the Democratic nomination…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 9, 2026

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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…

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Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 9, 2026

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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…

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Sen. Bernie Sanders calls on Democratic leaders to end “corrupt system” of super PAC donations

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Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling on leaders of the Democratic party to end super PAC participation in primaries, saying in a letter shared exclusively with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that the fundraising organizations lead to a “corrupt system.” Super PACs can raise unlimited money for a candidate, but are barred from coordinating directly…

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Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 9, 2026

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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. MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning, and welcome to ‘Face the Nation.’ Both the House and the Senate are now gone for the summer, but we begin with one…

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Tennessee voters to choose gubernatorial nominees, and more primary races to watch today

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Tennessee voters are heading to the polls Thursday to choose their gubernatorial nominees, as well as candidates in newly redrawn congressional districts. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor, with two primary challengers: U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts. Five Democrats are vying for a place on the November ballot to…

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New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill enters national political fray with first set of midterm endorsements, aimed at veterans

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Washington — With three months to go until the critical midterm elections, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national political stage to help Democratic candidates with military service win in competitive frontline races. The centrist Democrat, who won in a top battleground race last year, will use her…

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House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP-held districts, including Lauren Boebert and NRCC Chair Richard Hudson’s seats

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With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Democrats’ political arm, announced the addition of 12 new Republican-held districts to its “Districts in Play” list Wednesday, bringing the total number of GOP-held…

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