Bill Cassidy

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to Senator Bill Cassidy's claims that he broke promises regarding a government health website's description of vaccines and autism and public health policy guardrails, asserting he has kept all promises.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed GOP Senator Bill Cassidy's criticism that he is breaking promises, stating during a meeting about a month ago that the accusations are untrue. Kennedy made these remarks while speaking to NewsNation's Anna Kooiman in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day. The ruling in Watson v. RNC opposed Trump's push for stricter election rules, prompting him to demand the immediate passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID and restrict mail-in voting. Trump accused several senators of opposing the bill to enable 'cheating,' while Senator Bill Cassidy, a co-sponsor of the act, disputed Trump's claims.

President Donald Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling that upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day to be counted. Trump argued the decision, which opposed his push for stricter election rules, necessitates immediate congressional action to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and restricting no-excuse mail-in voting. The ruling included a rebuke from Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, who rejected arguments for stricter ballot deadlines.

GOP Senator Bill Cassidy accuses RFK Jr. of breaking promises and running the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on 'foundation of lies.' Cassidy emphasizes the importance of truth in decision-making.

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out of money by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut unless reforms are enacted. Lawmakers propose solutions like raising payroll tax revenue by eliminating income caps or investing $1.5 trillion in stocks, though Congress has historically avoided such measures.

The June 28, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' featured Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine as guests.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) explained his vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, stating Kennedy remains committed to his views on vaccinations despite public opinion. Cassidy defended his decision in a Sunday interview.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who supported RFK Jr.'s HHS Secretary nomination, accused him of building public health on lies, leading to inadequate health outcomes.

The second half of the 'Face the Nation' show features Sens. Tim Kaine and Bill Cassidy along with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. The segment is available for those who missed it.

Sen. Bill Cassidy warns that Social Security is nearing insolvency and proposes reforms to address the issue, which he identifies as the top priority. He notes that insolvency could lead to a 22 to 25 percent reduction in benefits.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after an influenza outbreak at an Air Force base in Texas. Cassidy, a licensed gastroenterologist and chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, made the comments on CBS News’s 'Face the Nation'.

Sen. Bill Cassidy stated he does not know if President Trump understands the Senate is a separate body from the presidency. Cassidy, who lost a primary to a Trump-endorsed challenger, said Congress will continue to hold Trump accountable after certain senators leave.

Sen. Bill Cassidy discusses an explosive meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans and his vote change on the Iran war powers resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford also join the June 28, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.'

Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as an appendage in handling the Iran war. Cassidy criticized Trump during a CBS News interview for failing to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician challenging Trump.

Bill Cassidy accused Donald Trump of treating Congress as 'merely an appendage' in handling the Iran war, citing a failure to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran. The criticism occurred during a CBS News interview and a Capitol Hill lunch, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician directly rebuking Trump.

Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized President Donald Trump for treating Congress as an appendage, stating Trump may not understand Congress's role as a separate body. Cassidy and Trump have had ongoing tensions, including Cassidy's vote to convict Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection and a recent closed-door meeting clash. Cassidy lost his renomination bid after Trump endorsed against him.

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of building public health 'upon a foundation of lies,' warning that this approach leads to inadequate public health outcomes.

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged attacks this weekend, endangering their 60-day ceasefire and negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

The full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy from 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' aired on June 28, 2026. The interview was conducted on June 25, 2026, and provides the full transcript of the discussion.

Transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,' which aired on June 28, 2026. The interview was conducted on June 25, 2026.

The article references a full interview with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy conducted by Margaret Brennan, with a portion airing on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 28, 2026.

Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis have advanced in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race by winning their respective party runoffs, according to the Associated Press. Letlow defeated John Fleming in the Republican runoff, while Davis defeated Gary Crockett in the Democratic runoff, setting up the November general election.

Rep. Julia Letlow won the Louisiana GOP Senate nomination with President Donald Trump's endorsement, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming. She will likely succeed ousted Sen. Bill Cassidy, who finished third in the initial primary. Letlow's victory was supported by Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Republicans, despite attacks on her past comments regarding diversity initiatives.

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana's Republican primary for U.S. Senate, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a runoff. She was endorsed by President Donald Trump, who sought to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critic of Trump during the 2021 impeachment.

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), supported by President Trump’s endorsement, is projected to win the GOP runoff against Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming for the Senate seat. The runoff followed the May 16 primary involving Sen. Bill Cassidy and businessman Mark Spencer, as no candidate secured a majority.

Jamie Davis, a farmer and former parish official, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee in Louisiana after defeating Gary Crockett in a runoff. Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to the GOP Senate runoff, with Letlow backed by Donald Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination after failing to reach 50% of the vote.

Jamie Davis, a rural Louisiana farmer, was selected as the Democratic Senate nominee to challenge Republicans in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator in 18 years. Davis defeated Gary Crockett in a runoff, while Rep. Julia Letlow, backed by Donald Trump, advanced to the GOP Senate runoff against John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy lost renomination.

Voters in Louisiana are participating in a Republican Senate runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming after neither candidate secured over 50% of the vote in the initial May primary. Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the primary. The runoff follows Cassidy's ouster last month.

Louisiana Republicans will decide their Senate nominee in a runoff testing Trump's influence. GOP voters previously defeated Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the initial primary.

Louisianans are voting in a Republican Senate runoff to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough primary votes. The candidates are Letlow and Fleming.

President Trump's endorsement power in Republican primaries faces scrutiny as Louisiana voters choose between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming for a Senate seat. Letlow, backed by Trump, won the primary with 45% of the vote, while Fleming secured 28%, leading to a runoff after no candidate reached 50%. A Letlow victory would bolster Trump's influence, while a Fleming win would mark a third endorsement setback for Trump in recent GOP primaries.

President Donald Trump's influence in Republican primaries faces scrutiny as Louisiana voters choose between Julia Letlow and John Fleming for the Senate seat. Letlow, endorsed by Trump and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, and Fleming, a former Trump White House official, compete in a runoff after no candidate secured 50% in the initial primary. A Fleming victory would mark a third endorsement setback for Trump in recent GOP races.

Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Trump, competes against John Fleming in Louisiana's GOP Senate runoff. Both candidates advanced after Trump criticized Sen. Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary. Letlow's campaign has strong financial support and endorsements from prominent Republicans, while Fleming emphasizes his conservative credentials and past loyalty to Trump.

Trump-backed candidate Julia Letlow competes against John Fleming in the Louisiana GOP Senate runoff. Letlow secured Trump's endorsement and led the primary with 45% of the vote, while Fleming, a former House Freedom Caucus founder, emphasizes his conservative record and MAGA alignment. Both candidates aim to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who was denounced by Trump.

This week's episode of 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 28, 2026, features Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine as guests. The discussion will focus on political topics given the bipartisan representation of the panelists.

A bill introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) aims to overhaul the 340B drug discount program by implementing restrictions such as retroactive rebates and sliding-fee scales for hospitals. Jeff Vacirca, a physician and leader of a New York oncology group, is among candidates being considered for FDA commissioner by the Trump administration.

Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff to select a U.S. Senate candidate on Saturday. This follows their decision six weeks ago to deny U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy a third term.

Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff Saturday to choose a U.S. Senate nominee after neither candidate secured a majority in May. President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Julia Letlow, who led the primary with 45% of the vote but failed to avoid a runoff against John Fleming, who received 28%. The Senate seat is now open following Bill Cassidy's defeat in the primary.