Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026

Key Points:

• Senator Bill Cassidy discussed his contentious exchange with President Trump over the Iran war authorization, emphasizing the need for congressional oversight and expressing skepticism about the administration's foreign policy success and transparency.
• Cassidy criticized HHS Secretary Kennedy's handling of public health, particularly on vaccine misinformation and immunization efforts, stating that Kennedy broke promises and has not restored public trust in health policy.
• Senator Tim Kaine voiced concerns over recent Pentagon leadership changes, particularly the forced retirement of General Donahue, and opposed a significant defense budget increase amid ongoing conflict with Iran, citing lack of clarity on funding sources.
• Kaine also addressed Democratic Party dynamics, dismissing President Trump's characterization of the party as communist, and highlighted bipartisan efforts on healthcare affordability and defense support for Ukraine.
• Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford analyzed recent Supreme Court rulings upholding the president's authority to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants and restricting asylum access, noting the Court's emphasis on congressional authority and the political implications for immigration policy.