This week on “Face the Nation,” COVID’s summer surge threatens America’s recovery and brings fresh urgency to the country’s vaccination push. Source

Simon, an eight-year veteran who has spent time with the Patriots, Colts, Texans and Ravens in his NFL career, gives the team another intriguing option in the competition heading into training camp. Source

Six-year-old Raelynn Nast, of Fort Smith, Ark., has always been proud of her father, Davey, and always wanted to introduce him to everybody. When Emily Beineman was jogging with her dog past a funeral home, Raelynn proudly asked her if she’d like to meet her dad, who was lying inside. Unsure, Beineman followed her gut, and followed Raelynn down the aisle. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on how an act of kindness has bonded the two together. Source

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, said that could mean “hopefully we’re going to turn a corner” in the next two to three weeks. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, July 25, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” Source

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo join John Dickerson. Source

Pelosi said Kinzinger “brings great patriotism to the committee’s mission: to find the facts and protect our democracy.” Source

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the infrastructure bill, Kansas City vaccination rate, and “I Alone Can Fix It” authors say former president learned he was “untouchable” from first impeachment. Source

Raimondo acknowledged the dual-track strategy for passing both components of Mr. Biden’s agenda is “unusual and complex.” Source

Adams also called for the CDC to clarify its guidance on mask-wearing for those who are vaccinated. Source