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Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Andy Kim dishes about Democrats’ midterm chances, life after Trump, Sherrill’s performance | Mikie’s WorldAlso, Gov. Mikie Sherrill moved into Drumthwacket this week, Chris Christie talks about lending advice to Republicans, and more.

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Reps. Tenney, Malliotakis Warn Socialism Gaining Ground with Young VotersReps. Claudia Tenney and Nicole Malliotakis warn that socialism is gaining appeal among young voters, citing Mamdani, Cuba, and Yugoslavia.

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Tom Emmer on Midterms: 'I Like Our ChancesThursday on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) offered an upbeat assessment of Republicans' chances in this year's midterm elections. | Clips

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The Radical Left Has Control of the Democratic PartyThe far-left socialist contingent has control of the Democratic Party, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) told Breitbart News Daily.

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Mitch McConnell Is 'Dead,' 'Vote for a Democrat' if You Want to 'See Some Arrests'Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Monday, with guest host Anthony Anderson, and said Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is "dead," and was given a three-minute runway to sale the audience on why they need to "vote for a Democrat" in the midterm elections if they want to "see some arrests."

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The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never BeforeBig money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s different is that the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential government treatment is more brazen than ever before and has become part of […]

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8 midterm races for federal employees to watchSeveral high-profile races, including Senate elections in Maine, Georgia and Texas, could impact civil servants.

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

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Americans' Living Costs Are Top of Mind as Midterms NearBloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz breaks down the affordability issues that form the backdrop for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Mike Tyson predicts 'Trump will win' midtermsFormer professional boxer Mike Tyson popped up at the White House on Friday, briefly speaking to reporters in the West Wing briefing room and pledging support for President Trump. Tyson told reporters he was asked by the White House to travel with Trump to Syracuse, N.Y., for a rally the president is slated to host...

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Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026 – KnowGov