Bill Cassidy

HealthcareImmigrationTechnology/Privacy

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026

Cassidy criticized the gift and the president’s vaccine remarks, and urged action on debt and Social Security.

HealthcareSocial Security/Medicare

Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak

Cassidy challenged Trump's vaccine claims and urged him to endorse measles vaccination and explain the evidence behind his position.

Cassidy rips RFK Jr. on vaccines: ‘This is not making America healthy again’

Cassidy warned that the administration’s vaccine approach could harm public health and carry political consequences for Republicans.

Cassidy warns time running out to fix Social Security

Cassidy is urging Congress to address Social Security and health-care costs before he leaves the Senate.

HealthcareAbortion/Reproductive Rights

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

16h ago

FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shots

Cassidy pressed the FDA nominee to affirm vaccine safety and say how she would respond if Trump asked her to break her commitments.

Foreign PolicyHealthcareDefense/Military

Spokesman.com

1w ago

Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration's 'terrible legacy'

Cassidy used a Senate hearing to press administration nominees on measles deaths and vaccine guidance.

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

Cassidy blamed administration vaccine policies for measles deaths and pressed a nominee to affirm that vaccines do not cause autism.

Democrats hail Virginia’s redistricting plan and warn Republicans’ plan to redraw Florida could backfire – live

Senator Bill Cassidy used ChatGPT to fact-check Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about vaccine efficacy during a hearing.

82%·18%

Alaska Native News

Budget/SpendingEconomyEducation

Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Students Better Connect with Higher Education Funding

Senator Cassidy co-sponsored the bill to ensure students can access low-cost loans without taking on insurmountable debt.

EIN News - Business

Budget/SpendingTaxesEconomy

Lawmakers propose tax and IRS bills as filing season ends

Senator Cassidy introduced the bipartisan Improving IRS Customer Service Act to modernize taxpayer communications and establish a wait-time dashboard.

91%·9%

Labor/UnionsEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Feb 27

Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary - AP News

Bill Cassidy supported Chavez-DeRemer's nomination after questioning her on past pro-union legislative stances.

80%·20%

sentinel-news.org

Ethics/CorruptionDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

The Murky World of UAP in Congress

Senator Bill Cassidy investigated unauthorized drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base and expressed concern over military base security.

75%·25%

The Flyover

Apr 15

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy unveiled a plan to pre-fund health savings accounts using refundable tax credits to assist families with healthcare costs.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionHealthcare

83%·17%

Alternet.org

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareCriminal Justice

'Low tolerance level': GOP 'starting to break ranks' as backlash grows against Trump policy

Senator Bill Cassidy challenged the Trump administration to provide scientific evidence for new health guidelines regarding vaccines and Tylenol.

67%·33%

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◆Mixed & Info

The Hill

Senate GOP defeats resolution directing Trump to end Iran war as more Republicans sour on conflict

Cassidy cast the decisive vote against the Iran war powers resolution after previously supporting an earlier measure.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

Tampa Free Press

Apr 18

Tennessee And Louisiana Senators Lead Move To Strip Title X Funds From Abortion Providers

Senator Bill Cassidy co-led the effort to strip Title X funding from entities he characterized as 'abortion businesses.'

Associated Press+6

Apr 22

RFK Jr. is facing the Senate. One lawmaker’s competing loyalties are on display - AP News

Senator Bill Cassidy balanced his medical expertise and political survival while questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Senate hearings.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

The-downballot

Apr 8

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Senator Bill Cassidy is defending his seat against Julia Letlow and John Fleming while facing criticism for his vote to convict Donald Trump.

Jewish Insider

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

Trump’s political capital goes to the polls

Senator Bill Cassidy is fighting for renomination in Louisiana against Trump-endorsed challengers following his vote to impeach the president in 2021.

NOTUS

Labor/UnionsEthics/CorruptionEconomy

Josh Hawley Is Trying to Sell Unions to Republicans. It’s Not Working.

Senator Bill Cassidy is proposing an alternative labor-reform package that favors business groups and limits NLRB authority.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcareAbortion/Reproductive Rights

Reuters

Mar 26

US Senate Republicans launch probe of abortion pill makers, escalate pressure on FDA - Reuters

Senator Bill Cassidy launched a Senate investigation into abortion pill manufacturers, questioning the safety and regulation of mifepristone.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

Feb 13

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial - AP News

Senator Cassidy was censured by the Louisiana GOP after voting to convict Donald Trump in the impeachment trial.

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

Feb 24

Despite GOP outcry, Cassidy ‘at peace’ with impeachment vote - AP News

Senator Cassidy defended his vote to convict Donald Trump, stating he remains at peace despite censure from the Louisiana GOP.

45%·55%

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal JusticeVoting Rights

Jan 26

Louisiana’s Cassidy and Kennedy diverge on Trump impeachment - AP News

Bill Cassidy said he would consider the evidence before deciding how to vote on Donald Trump’s impeachment charge.

Sep 4

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers - AP News

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, questioned Kennedy's assessment of Operation Warp Speed and the effectiveness of COVID vaccines.

InfrastructureEconomyTechnology/Privacy

60%·40%

Wublock

Apr 3

WuBlockchain Weekly: US Proposes Relaxing Rules for 401 (k) Plans to Invest in Crypto, Google Highlights Quantum Threats to Cryptography, Drift Hacked with $285 Million Stolen, etc

Senator Bill Cassidy joined efforts to boost domestic crypto mining through the introduction of the Mined in America Act.

InfrastructureEconomyTechnology/Privacy

Unchained+3

Mar 30

Senate Bill Would Create Federal Certification for U.S. Bitcoin Miners and Codify Trump’s Reserve

Senator Cassidy co-sponsored the Mined in America Act, linking Bitcoin mining to domestic manufacturing and blue-collar job creation.

Government Executive

RFK pressured CDC to dismiss career scientists until they backed his views, ousted director says

Senator Cassidy chaired the hearing investigating allegations of political interference and personnel cuts at the CDC under Secretary Kennedy.

The Daily Signal

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingEconomy

EXCLUSIVE: Draft Legislation Would Eliminate Sources of Day Care Fraud

Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate HELP Committee, introduced draft legislation to root out fraud in federal child care programs.

58%·42%

▼Bad Look

MS NOW

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

GOP senators say they want to end the Iran war. They keep refusing to rein in Trump.

Cassidy opposed the measure and offered little explanation after the vote, while saying the administration had briefed him more regularly.

17%·83%

The Daily Bo Snerdley

Apr 11

Trump-impeaching GOP senator reportedly melted down over not getting enough money

Senator Bill Cassidy reportedly clashed with the NRSC over funding for his reelection as he faces backlash for his impeachment vote.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026

Cassidy criticized the gift and the president’s vaccine remarks, and urged action on debt and Social Security.

HealthcareImmigration

HealthcareSocial Security/Medicare

Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak

Cassidy challenged Trump's vaccine claims and urged him to endorse measles vaccination and explain the evidence behind his position.

Cassidy rips RFK Jr. on vaccines: ‘This is not making America healthy again’

Cassidy warned that the administration’s vaccine approach could harm public health and carry political consequences for Republicans.

Cassidy warns time running out to fix Social Security

Cassidy is urging Congress to address Social Security and health-care costs before he leaves the Senate.

HealthcareAbortion/Reproductive Rights

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

16h ago

FDA nominee says vaccines are safe despite Trump efforts to overhaul childhood shots

Cassidy pressed the FDA nominee to affirm vaccine safety and say how she would respond if Trump asked her to break her commitments.

The Hill

Senate GOP defeats resolution directing Trump to end Iran war as more Republicans sour on conflict

Cassidy cast the decisive vote against the Iran war powers resolution after previously supporting an earlier measure.

Foreign PolicyEconomy

MS NOW

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

GOP senators say they want to end the Iran war. They keep refusing to rein in Trump.

Cassidy opposed the measure and offered little explanation after the vote, while saying the administration had briefed him more regularly.

17%·83%

Spokesman.com

1w ago

Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be administration's 'terrible legacy'

Cassidy used a Senate hearing to press administration nominees on measles deaths and vaccine guidance.

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

Cassidy blamed administration vaccine policies for measles deaths and pressed a nominee to affirm that vaccines do not cause autism.

Tennessee And Louisiana Senators Lead Move To Strip Title X Funds From Abortion Providers

Senator Bill Cassidy co-led the effort to strip Title X funding from entities he characterized as 'abortion businesses.'

The Guardian

Apr 22

Democrats hail Virginia’s redistricting plan and warn Republicans’ plan to redraw Florida could backfire – live

Senator Bill Cassidy used ChatGPT to fact-check Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about vaccine efficacy during a hearing.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

82%·18%

Associated Press+6

Apr 22

RFK Jr. is facing the Senate. One lawmaker’s competing loyalties are on display - AP News

Senator Bill Cassidy balanced his medical expertise and political survival while questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during Senate hearings.

Alaska Native News

Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Students Better Connect with Higher Education Funding

Senator Cassidy co-sponsored the bill to ensure students can access low-cost loans without taking on insurmountable debt.

Budget/SpendingEconomy

The Daily Bo Snerdley

Apr 11

Trump-impeaching GOP senator reportedly melted down over not getting enough money

Senator Bill Cassidy reportedly clashed with the NRSC over funding for his reelection as he faces backlash for his impeachment vote.

The-downballot

Apr 8

Morning Digest: Liberals expand majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Senator Bill Cassidy is defending his seat against Julia Letlow and John Fleming while facing criticism for his vote to convict Donald Trump.

Jewish Insider

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

Trump’s political capital goes to the polls

Senator Bill Cassidy is fighting for renomination in Louisiana against Trump-endorsed challengers following his vote to impeach the president in 2021.

NOTUS

Labor/UnionsEthics/Corruption

Josh Hawley Is Trying to Sell Unions to Republicans. It’s Not Working.

Senator Bill Cassidy is proposing an alternative labor-reform package that favors business groups and limits NLRB authority.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcare

Reuters

Mar 26

US Senate Republicans launch probe of abortion pill makers, escalate pressure on FDA - Reuters

Senator Bill Cassidy launched a Senate investigation into abortion pill manufacturers, questioning the safety and regulation of mifepristone.

EIN News - Business

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Lawmakers propose tax and IRS bills as filing season ends

Senator Cassidy introduced the bipartisan Improving IRS Customer Service Act to modernize taxpayer communications and establish a wait-time dashboard.

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial - AP News

Senator Cassidy was censured by the Louisiana GOP after voting to convict Donald Trump in the impeachment trial.

Labor/UnionsEthics/Corruption

Feb 27

Senate committee recommends Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation as Trump's labor secretary - AP News

Bill Cassidy supported Chavez-DeRemer's nomination after questioning her on past pro-union legislative stances.

80%·20%

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Feb 24

Despite GOP outcry, Cassidy ‘at peace’ with impeachment vote - AP News

Senator Cassidy defended his vote to convict Donald Trump, stating he remains at peace despite censure from the Louisiana GOP.

45%·55%

Ethics/CorruptionCriminal Justice

Jan 26

Louisiana’s Cassidy and Kennedy diverge on Trump impeachment - AP News

Bill Cassidy said he would consider the evidence before deciding how to vote on Donald Trump’s impeachment charge.

Sep 4

Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers - AP News

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, questioned Kennedy's assessment of Operation Warp Speed and the effectiveness of COVID vaccines.

60%·40%

sentinel-news.org

Ethics/CorruptionDefense/Military

The Murky World of UAP in Congress

Senator Bill Cassidy investigated unauthorized drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base and expressed concern over military base security.

75%·25%

The Flyover

Apr 15

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Senator Bill Cassidy unveiled a plan to pre-fund health savings accounts using refundable tax credits to assist families with healthcare costs.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

83%·17%

Wublock

Apr 3

WuBlockchain Weekly: US Proposes Relaxing Rules for 401 (k) Plans to Invest in Crypto, Google Highlights Quantum Threats to Cryptography, Drift Hacked with $285 Million Stolen, etc

Senator Bill Cassidy joined efforts to boost domestic crypto mining through the introduction of the Mined in America Act.

InfrastructureEconomy

Unchained+3

Mar 30

Senate Bill Would Create Federal Certification for U.S. Bitcoin Miners and Codify Trump’s Reserve

Senator Cassidy co-sponsored the Mined in America Act, linking Bitcoin mining to domestic manufacturing and blue-collar job creation.

InfrastructureEconomy

Alternet.org

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcare

'Low tolerance level': GOP 'starting to break ranks' as backlash grows against Trump policy

Senator Bill Cassidy challenged the Trump administration to provide scientific evidence for new health guidelines regarding vaccines and Tylenol.

67%·33%

Government Executive

RFK pressured CDC to dismiss career scientists until they backed his views, ousted director says

Senator Cassidy chaired the hearing investigating allegations of political interference and personnel cuts at the CDC under Secretary Kennedy.

The Daily Signal

EXCLUSIVE: Draft Legislation Would Eliminate Sources of Day Care Fraud

Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate HELP Committee, introduced draft legislation to root out fraud in federal child care programs.