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

On August 9, 2026, Sen. Bill Cassidy appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan to discuss his pivotal vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. The program featured a transcript of the interview with the Republican from Louisiana. Additionally, the episode included appearances by Sen. Bernie Sanders and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who joined the broadcast to discuss various topics alongside the discussion regarding the attorney general confirmation process.