Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority -- all of which can change during the midterm campaign.