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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss recent political events, including President Trump influencing the Republican agenda in Congress, progressive Democrats winning primary elections in New York, and Vice President JD Vance defending former President Richard Nixon.
Key Facts
President Trump disrupted the Republican Party’s plans in Congress again.
Progressive Democrats won several primary races in New York.
Vice President JD Vance made comments supporting Richard Nixon.
The discussion took place on a political talk show hosted by Geoff Bennett.
David Brooks writes for The Atlantic, and Jonathan Capehart works with MS NOW.
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The June 28, 2026, episode of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine as guests. Jan Crawford, CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent, will also appear, with additional guests expected. The show airs Sunday mornings on CBS and streams online.
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The episode airs on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana will be a guest.
Senator Cassidy leads the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia will also appear.
Jan Crawford, CBS News Chief Legal Correspondent, is a guest.
More guests are likely to join the show.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" airs at 10:30 a.m. Eastern on CBS.
The program streams at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com.
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Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, warned that President Donald Trump will try to interfere with upcoming elections. Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern about attempts by the Trump administration to collect voter data and have cited President Trump’s false claims about fraud in the 2020 election.
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Rep. Robert Garcia spoke on Thursday about election interference risks.
Democrats are worried about efforts to access voter data from many states.
These concerns come before the midterm elections in the U.S.
President Trump has made false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Democrats believe these actions could affect the fairness of future elections.
The warnings were repeated by multiple Democratic lawmakers.
The focus is on protecting election integrity during upcoming votes.
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Texas public schools will require students to read Bible passages starting in the 2030-31 school year, following a decision by the Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education. Other states like Utah, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have also passed laws to include Bible-related content or displays in schools, sparking a national debate about religion in public education and the constitutional separation of church and state.
Key Facts
Texas will mandate Bible readings, including passages from Job and the New Testament, as part of a required reading list starting in 2030-31.
The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, approved this new reading list alongside traditional literature like Charles Dickens.
Utah will include selected Bible passages in public school social studies starting in the 2028-29 school year, focusing on academic use rather than religious teaching.
Louisiana requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom but does not mandate Bible reading.
Oklahoma has also moved to expand Bible-related content in public education.
President Donald Trump publicly supports the expansion of Christian teachings in American schools.
Critics argue these laws weaken the separation of church and state and reduce teachers’ control over curriculum choices.
Supporters say the Bible is important for understanding history and literature, not as religious worship.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new tax that would apply to billionaires across the United States. The idea is to create a national tax specifically targeting very wealthy individuals.
Key Facts
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
He suggests a new tax for billionaires at the national level.
The proposal aims to tax very wealthy people more.
This idea is being talked about by political strategists from both parties.
The discussion appeared on a CBS News program called "The Takeout."
The proposal is part of broader conversations on how to address wealth inequality.
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JD Vance said that if the Watergate scandal happened today, it would only last as a news story for about 12 hours. This comment was made during a discussion on CBS News with political strategists who also talked about recent New York City primary election results.
Key Facts
JD Vance made a statement about the Watergate scandal’s coverage in today’s media.
He said it would be a "12-hour news story" if it happened now.
The discussion included a Democratic strategist and a Republican strategist.
They talked about the meaning of Vance’s comment on modern news cycles.
They also discussed recent primary election results in New York City.
The conversation took place on a CBS News segment called "The Takeout."
The focus was on how news and politics move quickly in the current media environment.
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The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools that includes passages from the Bible alongside classic literature. This new list will apply to over 5 million students and is the first in the U.S. to mandate religious texts in public school reading assignments.
Key Facts
The Texas education board is controlled by Republicans and approved the list on Friday.
The required reading list includes Bible passages and works like Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations."
The new rule starts with elementary students in 2030 and covers all grade levels.
Texas public schools educate about one in ten U.S. students.
Critics say the list lacks diversity and violates the separation of church and state in the Constitution.
Supporters argue Judeo-Christian traditions are important to American history and should be taught.
Texas already allows school chaplains, Ten Commandments displays, and optional Bible-related lessons.
The board is also considering a social studies curriculum that connects Bible stories to U.S. history.
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Mickey and Jo-Ann Muhlstein, a couple from Utah, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at a local Taco Bell restaurant. Both are 81 years old.
Key Facts
The couple’s names are Mickey and Jo-Ann Muhlstein.
They chose Taco Bell to hold their vow renewal ceremony.
They are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
Both Mickey and Jo-Ann are 81 years old.
The event took place in Utah.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their four-year-old twins for 24 hours after a false report to Child Protective Services (CPS). Authorities investigated and found no evidence of wrongdoing, calling the report false and warning that such false claims waste resources and harm families.
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Pete Buttigieg is the current U.S. Transportation Secretary and a former presidential candidate.
A false anonymous report was made to CPS claiming Buttigieg had committed violent crimes and his children were at risk.
As a result, CPS said Buttigieg could not be alone with his children overnight, and the twins stayed with their grandparents.
The Michigan State Police and CPS investigated and determined the report was false.
Trained personnel interviewed the children and found no concerns.
Police believed the false report was politically motivated and did not pursue prosecution.
The incident caused emotional distress for Buttigieg, his husband Chasten, and their twins.
Michigan State Police condemned false reports as dangerous and harmful to real emergency responses.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous caller made false accusations to Child Protective Services, leading to his brief separation from his young twin children. He described the incident as a politically motivated "swatting" hoax meant to target his family.
Key Facts
Pete Buttigieg is the former Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden.
An anonymous person called Child Protective Services with false claims about Buttigieg's family.
As a result, Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children.
He shared the story in a Substack post titled “A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family.”
Buttigieg called the event a “swatting” incident; swatting means making a false emergency report to send police or officials to someone’s home.
Buttigieg said the hoax was politically motivated, meaning it was meant to harm him because of his political stance or role.
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Texas's State Board of Education has approved a plan to require all public school students to read Bible stories, including accounts like Adam and Eve and Moses's burning bush. This rule will start in 2030 and also includes some classic English literature.
Key Facts
The Texas education panel voted to make Bible stories a required part of reading in public schools.
The Bible passages include well-known stories such as Adam and Eve and Moses speaking through a burning bush.
Classic books like Charles Dickens's Great Expectations are also on the required reading list.
The new rule will affect more than five million public school students in Texas.
This rule will begin in the year 2030.
Critics argue that requiring Bible stories in school reading may affect religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
The Texas State Board of Education is controlled by the Republican Party.
Texas recently required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
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Pete Buttigieg said Child Protective Services (CPS) investigated his family because of an anonymous and false accusation of child abuse. The accusation was found to be baseless, and officials said it was politically motivated.
Key Facts
Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their four-year-old twins for 24 hours while CPS and police investigated.
The investigation followed an anonymous report to CPS, which police and social workers later confirmed was false.
The false claim involved a woman alleging Buttigieg confessed to violent crimes at a conference in Alabama, which Buttigieg denies and says never happened.
Officials from Michigan state police stated false reports waste time and resources meant for real emergencies.
Buttigieg called the accusation a "politically motivated hoax" and linked it to recent family photos he shared on social media.
The incident caused emotional distress for Buttigieg and his family.
Buttigieg is a former U.S. transportation secretary and may consider running for president in 2028.
The police and CPS responded promptly, and the threat to the children was quickly ruled out.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a new digital services tax on American tech companies. He said these tariffs would take effect immediately and override existing trade agreements.
Key Facts
President Trump shared his threat on Truth Social, targeting European nations planning new digital taxes.
The tariffs would be a 100% tax on all goods imported from countries that implement such digital services taxes.
Existing UK digital services tax, set at 2%, has been in place since April 2020.
The UK tax applies to tech firms like Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon with large international and UK revenues.
The UK’s digital tax raised over £800 million in 2024-25, up from £678 million the previous year.
The U.S. has previously introduced tariffs on countries over issues like forced labor.
President Trump’s administration has announced several new import tariffs recently after some earlier tariffs were removed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The specific impact on the UK is uncertain because its tax has been in place for some time already.
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Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee about payments he made to Jeffrey Epstein. After his testimony, the committee issued two subpoenas and asked Black to return for further questioning.
Key Facts
Leon Black is a billionaire who testified before a U.S. House committee.
The testimony focused on payments Black made to Jeffrey Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee conducted the interview.
After the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas, which are legal orders to appear and provide information.
The committee instructed Black to come back for additional questions.
Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a committee member, spoke publicly about the event.
The testimony is part of a broader congressional investigation.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has issued subpoenas to billionaire Leon Black after Black refused to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to Jeffrey Epstein during a private committee interview. The subpoenas require Black to appear for a deposition on July 16 and to provide the NDAs as part of the committee's investigation into Epstein and related matters.
Key Facts
Leon Black appeared before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door interview about Jeffrey Epstein.
Black refused to answer questions regarding NDAs, saying he was not allowed to discuss their terms.
Chairman James Comer issued two subpoenas to Black: one for a deposition on July 16 and one to produce the NDAs.
The committee wants to know if Epstein was involved in the NDAs, their terms, and any payments related to them.
Representative Robert Garcia, a committee member, supports the subpoenas, stating the NDAs are crucial for understanding the case.
Black’s attorney claims the subpoenas were a political move and denies Epstein's involvement in the NDAs.
Black had a social relationship with Epstein since the mid-1990s and paid him over $170 million for financial services.
The investigation is part of a wider probe into Epstein and his connections with wealthy and powerful individuals.
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Native American tribes held events to mark 150 years since the Battle of Little Bighorn in June 1876. During this battle, Indigenous warriors defeated US Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and his soldiers.
Key Facts
The Battle of Little Bighorn is also called the Battle of Greasy Grass.
It took place in June 1876.
Native American tribes united to win the battle.
US Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and over 200 of his soldiers were defeated.
The 150th anniversary was marked with song, dance, horse racing, and re-enactments.
The commemoration involved multiple Native American tribes.
This event is an important part of Native American history.
The anniversary was celebrated recently, as reported.
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Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. transportation secretary, was separated from his children after police received an anonymous safety report about him. Police and child protection services investigated and found the claim was false, possibly politically motivated.
Key Facts
An anonymous report claimed Buttigieg was a danger to his children.
Police arranged special interviews for his four-year-old twins as part of the investigation.
He was told not to be alone with his children until the investigation was complete.
Michigan State Police found no evidence supporting the claim and called it false.
The false report caused Buttigieg emotional distress and concern for his family.
Authorities warned that false reports waste resources that should help real emergencies.
Buttigieg compared the false report to "Swatting," which means falsely calling police to cause disruption.
Police believe the false report was politically motivated.
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A Utah judge found a prosecutor in contempt for speaking to the media during the murder case of Charlie Kirk. The judge did not agree to remove the death penalty option but said steps would be taken to protect the fairness of the trial.
Key Facts
The prosecutor, Christopher Ballard, spoke to the media about the case despite a court order not to.
Defense lawyers said Ballard’s statements could unfairly influence the jury.
The judge agreed Ballard’s comments could prejudice the trial but did not remove the death penalty option.
The judge plans to expand the jury pool and use more detailed questionnaires to reduce bias.
The case involves Tyler James Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, a political activist, last September.
There was a dispute over whether the bullet that killed Kirk came from Robinson’s rifle.
Ballard said the state has enough evidence for the case and explained ballistics results did not rule out Robinson’s involvement.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 6, and the judge will decide soon on allowing electronic media in the courtroom.
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The US military launched attacks on Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire and indicated the US would respond to the incident.
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The US military struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar stations.
The strikes were carried out by US aircraft.
The attacks were in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump called the drone attack a violation of the ceasefire.
The US Central Command confirmed the strikes in an official statement.
President Trump hinted at a US response before the strikes took place.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
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President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission released a draft report that suggests creating closer connections between church and state. The report emphasizes the importance of Americans understanding and defending their religious rights.
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The report comes from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.
It proposes building "bridges" between church and state, which means closer relations.
This idea differs from the traditional U.S. principle of keeping church and state separate.
The report encourages Americans to know their religious rights.
It calls on people to stand up strongly when their religious rights are threatened.
The goal is to protect and preserve religious freedom in the country.
The draft was released publicly on a Friday.
This is part of President Trump’s broader focus on religious liberty issues.
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