Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is not deadly, countering President Donald Trump's recent claim that combined MMR shots could be "lethal." Dr. Oz emphasized that parents should have the choice to follow their doctors' vaccine recommendations but also have the right to ask questions and make decisions about their children’s vaccinations.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz stated the MMR vaccine is safe and not lethal.
President Trump signed an executive order suggesting MMR should be given as three separate shots.
Trump claimed without proof that combined MMR shots might be "lethal," while separate shots are "very effective."
The combined MMR vaccine is standard in the U.S.; separate shots are not currently sold here.
Dr. Oz supports parents having the ability to question and choose vaccines for their children.
Some states have not clarified vaccine choice options for parents, which Dr. Oz said creates difficulties.
The CDC reported 92.4% of U.S. kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles in 2025-2026, below the 95% level needed for herd immunity.
The Trump administration encourages vaccination despite recent claims and concerns about vaccine mandates.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said on CNN that the U.S. using weapons in a conflict with Iran is not reducing the supply of weapons available to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Pence added that he believes Ukrainians do not think this is a problem either.
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Mike Pence spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” program.
He denied that U.S. weapon use in a potential Iran conflict affects Ukraine’s access to arms.
Ukraine is currently fighting against Russia.
There is concern about U.S. military stockpiles being reduced due to conflicts.
Pence expressed confidence that Ukrainians do not see weapon supply as an issue.
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Turning Point USA will hold a memorial event to honor co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10. The event will take place near the spot where Kirk was shot and will include speeches from Turning Point USA representatives and conservative commentators.
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The memorial event is called “Freedom Built to Last.”
It is scheduled for September 10 at Utah Valley University.
The event location is close to where Charlie Kirk was shot.
Charlie Kirk is a co-founder of Turning Point USA.
Andrew Sypher, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, will speak at the event.
Conservative talk show host Glenn… (name incomplete) will also take part.
The event aims to honor Charlie Kirk’s life and work.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jared Kushner "hedges bets" after reports that Kushner met privately with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss possible bipartisan issues. Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections despite these talks.
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Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, reportedly met privately with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City.
The meeting reportedly covered topics like housing, immigration, and the cost of living.
Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Kushner "hedges bets" but warned not to bet against House Republicans.
Johnson predicted Republicans will maintain their House majority in the November midterms.
Democrats are currently favored by polls and special election results to regain the House and likely make Jeffries speaker.
Some Democrats and critics responded negatively to the Kushner-Jeffries meeting, while others said talking to different people is normal but results matter.
Neither Jeffries nor Kushner publicly commented on the reported meeting.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will negotiate on trade because tariffs would hurt Canada badly. Duffy believes Canada cannot win a trade conflict with President Donald Trump and will seek a deal.
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Sean Duffy is the U.S. Transportation Secretary.
Duffy spoke about trade relations with Canada.
He said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would negotiate on tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on imports or exports.
Duffy thinks tariffs would be very harmful to Canada.
He said it would be unwise for Canada to challenge President Trump in a trade fight.
The comments were made in the context of US-Canada trade discussions.
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The U.S. economy faces new challenges, including a national debt reaching $40 trillion and rising borrowing costs that make loans and mortgages more expensive. Officials from the Federal Reserve and health agencies discussed these economic concerns, the high cost of healthcare, and recent trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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The U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion recently.
Borrowing costs for the U.S. government and consumers have risen to their highest in 20 years.
Higher interest rates help savers but increase costs for loans and mortgages.
The Treasury Department intervened to stabilize financial markets but relief was short-lived.
The U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods, including building materials, hockey sticks, and alcohol, escalating a trade dispute.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Treasury yields are high but not unprecedented historically.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, discussed concerns about rising healthcare costs.
The program also covered political topics including recent primaries and leadership picks for the FDA by President Trump.
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Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, said that the recent tariff fight between the U.S. and Canada could make inflation last longer. The U.S. started charging 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after talks failed, and Canada plans to respond with its own tariffs.
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The U.S. began imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian products after trade talks failed.
Canada plans to introduce retaliatory tariffs starting September 8.
President Donald Trump has had tense trade relations with Canada recently.
Canada is the U.S.' second-largest trading partner, trading $880 billion in goods and services in 2025.
Kashkari said ongoing trade conflicts and the war with Iran are causing supply problems that increase inflation.
He explained that once trade issues become steady and predictable, businesses can adapt and inflation may ease.
The tariffs are expected to affect steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp, paper, and electronics.
No new talks between the U.S. and Canada are planned currently to resolve the dispute.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump started the Freedom 250 IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington, D.C. The race was part of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday and featured a military flyover and a national anthem performance.
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President Trump waved the green flag to officially start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race on August 23, 2026.
The race took place on a course through downtown Washington, D.C., including Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House.
Cars in the IndyCar race can reach speeds close to 200 mph.
The event was part of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
The opening ceremony included a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by tenor Christopher Macchio.
A military flyover featured a B-2 stealth bomber, Air Force One gifted by Qatar, and four fighter jets.
IndyCar owner Roger Penske helped bring the race to Washington after trying for 20 years.
President Trump signed an executive order supporting the Freedom 250, highlighting it as a celebration of American culture and the city’s monuments.
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The Pentagon fired three employees of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes after they spoke in a CBS News interview. Those fired included the publisher, an editor, and a reporter.
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The Pentagon dismissed three workers from Stars and Stripes.
The fired employees were the publisher, an editor, and a reporter.
The action followed their comments in a CBS "Sunday Morning" interview.
Stars and Stripes is a newspaper serving the U.S. military.
The Pentagon oversees Stars and Stripes as part of its communications.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The exact reasons for the firing were not detailed in the article.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is thinking about leaving his job by the end of the year. This comes after reported tension between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Dan Driscoll is the current Army Secretary.
He is considering stepping down by the end of 2024.
There have been reported disagreements between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Earlier in 2024, Driscoll discussed the importance of a drone battalion studying drone warfare lessons from Ukraine.
Driscoll oversaw this drone battalion initiative.
The news was confirmed by CBS News.
The friction between Driscoll and Hegseth appears to influence his decision.
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The article says President Donald Trump’s administration should focus on putting pressure on Russia to stop its attacks on Ukraine. It highlights the need to protect U.S. business interests and keep global markets stable by addressing Russia's actions.
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The article is written by David J. Kramer.
It discusses the Trump administration's approach to the conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The author suggests more pressure should be on Russia, not Ukraine.
The goal is to stop Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Protecting American business and global market stability is emphasized.
The article supports a clear U.S. stance against Russian actions.
It relates to U.S. foreign policy decisions and economic interests.
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A Texas judge refused to give Karmelo Anthony a new trial in the case where he was convicted of killing 17-year-old athlete Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison, and his lawyers plan to appeal the decision.
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Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in June for stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17, at a track meet in April 2025.
Judge Michael Chitty denied Anthony’s request for a new trial after reviewing evidence and arguments during a two-day hearing.
Anthony’s lawyers want a new trial because of a secret agreement that kept certain damaging information about both boys out of the trial.
The stabbing case involved racial tensions: Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white, but lawyers told jurors race was not a factor.
The defense said concerns about prosecutors breaking the secret agreement changed their trial strategy, and Anthony chose not to testify.
The original trial judge, John Roach, faced criticism for strict courtroom rules and for saying the jury’s verdict was correct.
The stabbing happened after a confrontation where Metcalf and others told Anthony to leave their team tent.
Prosecutors said Anthony was the aggressor and stabbed Metcalf after being pushed following a threat.
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A large wildfire called the Hawk Fire has caused nearly 14,000 homes to be evacuated in northwest Nevada near Reno. The fire grew quickly due to strong winds, dry weather, and dry plants, threatening homes and cutting power to many residents.
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The Hawk Fire started Saturday near Hawk Meadow Trail near Reno and grew to over 10,500 acres.
Nearly 14,000 homes have been ordered to evacuate to keep people safe.
About 10,000 homes and businesses lost power in Washoe County by Sunday.
The fire danger zone reached near the University of Nevada Reno campus, affecting around 24,000 students.
Emergency shelters opened for people, but pets were taken to separate locations.
Around 400 firefighters and support staff from local, state, and federal agencies are working on the fire.
Nevada’s governor declared a state of emergency and sent the National Guard to help with firefighting and security.
Reno has a population of more than 280,000, and the fire forced many residents to leave their homes quickly.
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Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House, said Republicans can still win the November midterm elections even if the war with Iran continues. He supports the Trump administration's position that attacking Iran was necessary to stop its nuclear weapons program, despite public frustration and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict.
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Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Johnson believes Republicans will keep control of the House in the midterms despite the ongoing war with Iran.
He said the war aimed to stop Iran, described as a state sponsor of terrorism, from getting nuclear weapons.
Iran denies trying to build a nuclear weapon, and U.S. intelligence found no proof of such efforts.
The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, killing Iran's Supreme Leader and others.
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking U.S. interests, affecting global oil prices.
Fuel prices in the U.S. have risen above $4 per gallon since the conflict started.
A ceasefire was declared in April, but fighting has continued sporadically.
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Rep. Seth Moulton is running against Senator Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate primary. He says that bringing younger leaders into government is a genuine and important issue for him.
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Seth Moulton is a Representative challenging Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts.
Moulton has talked about the need for generational change for about 10 years.
He described generational change as a real and important concern on the show "Face the Nation."
The race is within the Democratic Party.
The discussion took place on the CBS News program "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
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Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds said he agrees with President Donald Trump’s idea to spread out the COVID-19 vaccine doses over a longer time. He made this comment during a CBS News interview.
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Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida as a Republican.
He supports President Trump’s plan to change the COVID-19 vaccine schedule.
The plan involves giving vaccine doses further apart in time.
Donalds made these remarks on the TV show "Face the Nation."
President Donald Trump has outlined a new schedule for COVID-19 vaccinations.
The discussion is about making changes to how the vaccines are given to people.
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The CBS News program Face the Nation featured guests Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner, Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor of Florida as a Republican, and Rep. Seth Moulton. They joined host Margaret Brennan to discuss current political and health topics.
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb previously served as the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Rep. Byron Donalds is a Republican running for governor of Florida.
Rep. Seth Moulton is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
All three guests appeared on the show Face the Nation.
The program is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
The discussion likely covered political and health-related issues.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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This article provides the transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA Commissioner and board member of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare. The interview aired on the TV program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on August 23, 2026.
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The interview features Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
Dr. Gottlieb is a former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
He serves on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare.
The interview was broadcast on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The air date of the interview was August 23, 2026.
The transcript is shared alongside others from the same program featuring different guests.
The show "Face the Nation" is a political news and interview program on television.
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the FDA, said that President Trump's choice, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the FDA could be a strong candidate because of her experience in policy work.
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Dr. Scott Gottlieb used to lead the FDA.
He now works with Pfizer and United Healthcare.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation."
He supports President Trump's pick, Dr. Heidi Overton, for FDA leader.
Gottlieb believes Overton has a strong background in policy.
The FDA is the agency responsible for regulating food and drugs in the U.S.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland said he would not reject an endorsement from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), but he is not actively trying to get their support. He emphasized that he does not focus on collecting endorsements from various groups.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen represents Maryland.
Van Hollen is a member of the Democratic Party.
He did not rule out receiving an endorsement from the DSA.
The DSA stands for Democratic Socialists of America.
Van Hollen said he is not seeking an endorsement from the DSA.
He prefers not to focus on endorsements from different individuals or groups.
This statement was made during an interview on Sunday.
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