On the July 26, 2026 episode of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy discuss the war with Iran and issues related to the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also joins the program, as does Scott Gottlieb, a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner. The broadcast includes discussion and analysis on U.S. positions and policy considerations tied to the Iran conflict and the political outlook for the upcoming midterms.
CBS News election and polling director Anthony Salvanto presents the latest CBS News poll results during the episode, providing updated survey information relevant to the 2026 election cycle. The provided CBS materials consist of program previews and a reference to the full transcript, which indicate the main guests and the topics covered, including Iran-related developments and election dynamics. No additional details about specific proposals, voting outcomes, or policy decisions are included in the supplied summaries.
