Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, as the backlash over the Trump administration's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members grows, we talk to White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, and the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Connecticut's Jim Himes. Plus, measle cases have now been reported in 18 states. We consult with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb about that and the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to medical research. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

This week on Face the Nation, the U.S. launches a major military strike in the Middle East, as U.S. bombs rained down on dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militant targets in Yemen in a massive air and naval attack ordered by President Trump. How long will this military campaign last, and what kind of a response should we expect from Tehran? We get the latest from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff is just back from meeting with Putin, aimed at opening peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. We ask him what he learned and where things stand now. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham also weighs in. Finally, we hear from Democratic Governor of Maryland Wes Moore on the impact of cuts to the federal payroll, and Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on the ripple effects of Trump's trade war with some of America's closest partners. It's all just ahead on Face the Nation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2025

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariff threats rattle allies and adversaries alike, plus, the latest on the administration's immigration crackdown. The administration hopes the tariffs will pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S. We ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if it's working, and the latest on the president's mass deportation mission. Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the US also weighs in and breaks down the costs and consequences of the growing trade war. Plus, with just days to go before a possible government shutdown, lawmakers unveil a new bill to avoid it. We hear a bipartisan conversation from the co-chairs of the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus, Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and New York Democrat Tom Suozzi. Finally, Russia expert Fiona Hill, who served as a top National Security Council official during the first Trump administration, joins us to discuss Trump's diplomatic pivot on Ukraine. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

This week on Face the Nation, the latest on the fallout following Friday's Oval Office brawl. The debacle seen, and heard, around the world as the meeting was meant to solidify an alliance between the U.S. and Ukraine, but instead melted down into a shouting match featuring President Trump and Vice President Vance versus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  U.S. and Ukrainian officials are in full damage control mode, with European leaders racing to bring both sides back together and move towards a resolution to the war in Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent crafted the agreement with Ukraine that fell apart during that meeting. We talk to him about that as well as the Trump administration's plans to help the economy. Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and Ohio Republican Mike Turner also weigh in on what the path forward for Ukraine looks like. On the eve of a wave of new tariffs from the Trump administration, Michigan Republican Congressman John James tells us how his district could be impacted. Finally, just before President Trump's first formal address to Congress, how do Americans think he's doing when it comes to tackling their priorities? We break down our new CBS polling for the latest.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2025

This week on Face the Nation, the president's mission to shrink the federal workforce intensifies, and his foreign policy dealmaking hits a critical juncture. Late Friday, the purge of the federal workforce struck the Pentagon at the top, during a critical moment for our national security, as the new administration seeks peace talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine and as a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas hangs in the balance. We spoke with Trump's top negotiator and envoy, Steve Witkoff. Meanwhile here at home, the president takes aim at Democratic governors who oppose his agenda. We asked New York Governor Kathy Hochul how she's picking her battles with the new administration. Lawmakers are facing some heat from their voters over Trump's push to slash the federal workforce -- led by Elon Musk. Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen and Utah Republican John Curtis discuss the impacts on their constituents. Finally, with bird flu, measles and other illnesses on the rise -- and big changes ahead for America's public health agencies, we'll get a reality check from former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2025

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan", President Trump's national security team takes his MAGA movement to Europe. We talk to Secretary of State Marco Rubio in his first Sunday show interview since taking office. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins the show to discuss the economy and inflation. And House Intelligence Committee Republican Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) discusses the annual Munich Security Conference that just finished, particularly around a peace deal for the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

This week on Face the Nation President Trump continues to make good on his campaign pledges. What do Americans think of the Trump 2.0 policies and Mr. Trump's performance as president so far? We’ll break down our new CBS News poll with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. As Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency squad continue their sweep through federal agencies, President Trump says they're doing so at his insistence, and that there's more to come. But that revamp is leading to confusion and the consequences are spreading across the country, and around the world. How could the president's bureaucratic shake-up impact America's law enforcement, homeland security, and intelligence capabilities? Plus, what's the impact of cutting U.S. aid to the countries that need it the most?   We'll talk with Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul and Minnesota Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Tennessee Republican Senator Bill Hagerty also weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2025

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump picks a tariff fight with America's top trade partners, federal workers brace for another tumultuous week and the fallout continues from Mr. Trump blaming diversity policies for the mid-air collision of an Army Black Hawk and a passenger jet. We'll talk with the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Virginia's Mark Warner, Vermont Independent Bernie Sanders...and the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Brian Mast. On the good news front, American Keith Siegel has a happy family reunion following his release from Hamas captivity. We'll speak to his niece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2025

This week on Face the Nation, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance, his first since taking office. You'll hear what the VP has to say about immigration, lowering prices for American consumers, reforming the agency that handles disaster aid, those tech titans supporting Trump, and the pardons of 1,500 people convicted of crimes in the January 6 capitol attack. Plus, House Republican Mike Turner and Democrat Jason Crow react. We hear from our CBS immigration reporter, Camilo Montoya-Galvez, with new updates on the Trump administration’s new deportation actions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2025

This week on Face the Nation, hours before America begins its handover of presidential power, we begin with breaking news as the first phase of the Gaza cease-fire deal commences with the return of three Israeli hostages and a Palestinian prisoner swap. Is the cease-fire deal the beginning of a new way forward for peace in the Middle East? We'll talk with a key Biden negotiator of the truce, Brett McGurk. Incoming national security advisor Rep. Mike Waltz weighs in on the immediate national security challenges the new administration faces, including the future of TikTok in the U.S. Then, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Tim Kaine weigh in on Trump’s cabinet picks following the first week of confirmation hearings. Finally, we explore the humanitarian crisis facing the youngest victims of the war in Gaza with Save the Children’s Janti Soeripto. All this just ahead on Face the Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2025

This week on Face the Nation, Southern California grapples with the devastating fury of extreme wildfires. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and California Congresswoman Judy Chu join us to give us the latest on the ground and what threats remain in the region. Next, we preview the week ahead in the Senate as they begin to hear from president-elect Trump's cabinet picks. But do Senate Republicans have the votes to confirm them? Republican Whip Sen. John Barrasso gives us the latest on where Trump’s picks stand. Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also weighs in.Finally, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich previews his new project "Journey to America," a PBS documentary profiling several famous immigrants and their contributions to America. We'll talk to him about that and get his thoughts on president-elect Trump's plans for immigration reform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

Margaret Brennan speaks with new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) about his priorities and implementing President-elect Trump's agenda.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

Margaret Brennan speaks with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the start of the 119th Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

This week on Face the Nation, the nation's capital braces for the unprecedented in the new year amid growing threats to our nation's security. We sit down for a bipartisan conversation with the heads of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio's Mike Turner and Connecticut's Jim Himes. New Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins the broadcast to discuss his priorities. Plus, incoming border czar Tom Homan tells us about his plans to execute President-elect Trump's agenda. Also, as we mark four years since the January 6 attack on the Capitol, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the growing threats of political violence. Finally, Mark Strassmann reports on Georgia's commemorations for former president Jimmy Carter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

This week on Face the Nation, as we close out 2024, we look ahead to the economy, health care, immigration and more as Washington ushers in a new Congress - and a new administration. We begin with our annual Face the Nation year-end correspondents' roundtable. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane, political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and senior white house and political correspondent, Ed O'Keefe give us their insight and predictions. Dr. Leana Wen, former commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, breaks down the latest on the rise of bird flu and what to expect on the health policy front from the incoming administration. Bank of America’s Managing Director and Senior U.S. Economist Aditya Bhave tells us what’s in store for the economy in 2025. Finally, a conversation with Carlyle Group Co-founder Dave Rubenstein on his recent book exploring the American presidency. All that and more on Face the Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2024

This week on Face the Nation, Congress narrowly avoids a government shutdown ahead of the holidays – but what does the brinkmanship and chaos signal for the next two years?  We’ll check in with two House members – Arkansas Congressman French Hill, who voted for the spending bill, and Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales, who voted against it. Then our exit interview with Homeland Security Chief Alejandro Mayorkas. He was the face of the Biden border policy, taking the brunt of Republican criticism. He offers his advice for the incoming administration. And we’ll hear from outgoing West Virginia Independent Senator Joe Manchin – on his assessment of the Democratic Party he left behind, and his relationship with the president-elect. Finally, after the coup in Syria earlier this month, we’ll have an inside look at the effort to locate and return the missing Americans once held hostage by the fallen Assad regime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

This week on Face the Nation... President-elect Trump promises big change for America's role in the world, but will his policies put out the fire or fuel the flames of a world already on fire? Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz will preview the new administration's priorities amid instability throughout the Middle East, tension in Asia and an unrelenting war in Ukraine. Then, we ask Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova how new leadership in Washington will change her own country's calculus as Russia's invasion grinds on. Plus, President Biden breaks a record by commuting the sentences of 1,500 Americans. We ask Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar about that news and the future of law enforcement under Trump. Finally, a conversation with the head of the United Nations' World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, about the link between global hunger and global instability. All that and more on Face the Nation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

This week on Face the Nation, for the first time in 54 years, the al-Assad regime is no longer ruling Syria. Rebel forces who have been fighting the al-Assad government for 13 years swept through Syria in two weeks, capturing Damascus, taking the Syrian people -- and the world -- by surprise. What are the implications for the Middle East? We have the latest from the region...PLUS we talk to the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Ohio Republican Mike Turner…THEN – following a bipartisan congressional task force investigation into the security failures leading to the assassination attempts of Mr. Trump earlier this year, top investigators, Pennsylvania Republican Mike Kelly, and Colorado Democrat Jason Crow, will give us their findings on how to fix the Secret Service. Finally, with the future of controversial social media giant TikTok in doubt, we'll hear from a potential buyer, Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global. All that and more on Face the Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024

This week on “Face the Nation,” the drumbeat continues from Mar-A-Lago as President-elect Trump announces plans to nominate loyalists who have more than once lashed out at the agencies they hope to lead. We'll hear from two Senators who will be evaluating these Cabinet picks, Texas Republican Ted Cruz and California Democrat Alex Padilla. Then with just weeks to go until he leaves office, President Biden is notching a few hard-fought victories overseas, securing the release of Americans wrongfully held in China and a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Could a deal between Israel and Hamas be next? We talk unfinished business with White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Plus, as Americans kick off the busiest shopping season of the year, it's crunch time for retailers and a window into the economy at large. Questions loom over the future of the American consumer as the incoming president threatens across-the-board import tariffs. We break down the economic impact with CBS Business analyst Jill Schlesinger. Finally, we talk with H.W. Brands on his new book “America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War.” All that and more on “Face the Nation.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

This week on "Face the Nation", As Donald Trump’s second administration begins to take shape, the President-elect’s transition spent the weekend making a flurry of announcements. As the would-be nominees were whisked through Capitol Hill to meet with senators, there's already been one major withdrawal and renewed scrutiny on some of the more controversial national security picks. We talk with two key senators – Republican Rand Paul and Democrat Tammy Duckworth. They'll be questioning the president-elect's choices on health, national security and more. One of Trump's national security advisers from his first term, retired army lieutenant general H.R. McMaster, also weighs in. Plus, as the conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah continues raging, when can we expect a ceasefire? We ask Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who has called the Biden Administration's handling of Israel a failure of policy. Finally we hear from Representative-elect Sarah McBride on the challenges and opportunities facing her as she prepares to take office as the first openly transgender member of Congress. All that and more on “Face the Nation.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024

This week on Face the Nation, the stress testing of our federal government begins as the Trump 2.0 administration prepares for its return to the White House. On Trump’s wave of controversial cabinet picks, we talk on the nominees’ paths forward with House Republican French Hill and Democrat Jim Himes. We also check in with two former officials who served in the first Trump administration. Former deputy director of national intelligence Sue Gordon and former Coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx weigh in on the President-elect’s potential cabinet. Plus, Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear offers his party some advice about how to politically succeed in a red state. All that and more on Face the Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024

This week on Face the Nation, what's next for America after President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory? With Trump and his allies now focused on their agenda for Washington and the world, how -- and will -- he deliver on his campaign promises? Tennessee Republican Senator Bill Hagerty joins us to break it down and tells us what we can expect from Trump’s foreign policy agenda. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan outlines President Biden's remaining foreign policy priorities. After Democrats’ bruising election loss and a potential identity crisis, California Congressman Ro Khanna weighs in on the challenges ahead. Then, to give us the European reaction to Trump’s return to the White House, British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce joins us. Finally, we check in with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari about the Fed's interest rate cut and the incoming administration's ambitious plans to reshape the economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024

This week on Face the Nation, it's down to the final hours of campaign 2024 and election night is shaping up to be a cliffhanger....on Saturday, both presidential candidates stumped for every last vote on the campaign trail… We talk with Florida Republican Marco Rubio and Nevada Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on how their respective parties are handling the final push into Election Day… then, as early voting numbers continue to rise, our election security panel tells us what voters need to know. Finally, Mohamed El-Erian fact-checks the state of the economy. All that and more, on Face the Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2024

This week on Face the Nation, the race to the White House is neck and neck, and both sides are making a final push for every last vote. With less than two weeks until election day, Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a dead heat, according to new CBS polling. We’ll have CBS Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto break down the new data and what we should expect on election night. With tens of millions of early votes already cast, we talk with GOP vice-presidential candidate JD Vance about the campaign’s closing message. Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney joins us to talk about the Harris Campaign women voters as she comes off a week campaigning with Vice President Harris. Finally, we’ll get the latest from top election officials in two battleground states: Arizona’s Adrian Fontes and Pennsylvania’s Al Schmidt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

This week on Face the Nation, with more than two weeks to go until Election Day 2024, the candidates are picking up the pace in the battleground states to make their final pitches to voters. We talk with Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock about the state of the race in Georgia as Vice President Harris comes off a string of campaign stops in the Peach State…. Early voting is underway in most of the country, with record turnout in some battleground states. We talk with two secretaries of state, Georgia's Brad Raffensperger and Michigan's Jocelyn Benson… New York Republican Mike Lawler, who is running in a close House race, will also join us as Republicans fight to keep control of the House…. Finally, in his first interview since becoming a free man, Paul Whelan joins us to recount the five and half years he was wrongfully detained in a Russian prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024

This week on Face the Nation… New CBS News polling gives us insight into where the presidential race stands amid an active week of campaign events for both parties and concerns over disaster funding after two devastating hurricanes. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas breaks down the dangers of misinformation and the efforts to maintain FEMA funding in the aftermath of the storms. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, joins us to talk about the ongoing hurricane funding and the 2024 campaign. Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida tells us how his state is recovering.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2024

This week on Face the Nation, the US braces for an intensifying war in the Middle East as we approach one year since Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel. We'll have the latest on that front from House Intelligence Committee chairman Mike Turner and former CENTCOM commander General Frank McKenzie. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell also joins us to give an update on how children are being impacted by the expanding conflict. As the Southeast recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Senator Thom Tillis addresses the challenges North Carolina is facing amid widespread online disinformation. Finally, as the 2024 campaign enters the home stretch with 30 days to go until Election Day, we talk with Senator Mark Kelly from the battleground of Arizona on the state of the race for the Harris campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2024

This week on Face the Nation, tensions in the Middle East escalate after Israel assassinates the head of Hezbollah. We hear from Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton as he makes his case for former President Trump’s foreign policy agenda.. Former Trump National Security Advisor General HR McMaster discusses the US’s role in foreign conflicts …then, Retired US Army General Stanley McChrystal tells us why he’s endorsing Vice President Harris… Plus, we'll get the latest on the flooding and devastation following Hurricane Helene, the monster storm that swept through southeastern states from FEMA Administrator Deanne Chriswell. Finally, Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan discusses the ongoing 2024 campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2024

This week on “Face the Nation”, we are six weeks out from Election Day. We give you the latest on the state of the race in our new CBS News poll… We talk with Florida’s senator Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, on the growing concerns of foreign interference in US elections… Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan discusses her work on the bipartisan Assassination Taskforce, which is now investigating the two assassination attempts on former President Trump… Then, we dive into the state of the Harris-Walz campaign with Democratic governor Jared Polis… Finally, Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins us in the midst of escalating exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah and days after Israel carried out several attacks on Hezbollah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2024

This week on Face the Nation, the 2024 campaign continues. With fifty days out from Election Day. The two presidential candidates make their pitches to swing voters and rally their bases… We’ll talk to former President Trump’s running mate Sen. JD Vance on Trump’s new economic proposals and the ongoing claims platformed by the campaign on Springfield, Ohio… Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Harris campaign surrogate tells us what voters should expect from her campaign leading up to the election… Gary Cohn, IBM Vice-Chairman and Trump's former White House economic adviser, breaks down the candidates’ economic policy proposals… Finally, a conversation on election security with election law expert David Becker and cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2024

This week on Face the Nation, we sit down for an exclusive conversation with Trump’s top primary rival and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley to discuss the economic and global issues on voters’ minds in the campaign… As Vice President Harris and former President Trump prepare to face off for their first debate in Philadelphia, we check in with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to discuss new CBS News polling on the race and the Vice President’s ongoing campaign… With the US Department of Justice uncovering a sprawling effort by Russia to interfere with the 2024 election, we talk with the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes to discuss the fallout from the indictment and what it means for November…Finally, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul reveals the results of his three-year investigation into the Biden Administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2024

This week on Face the Nation, shocking developments out of the Middle East as the bodies of six hostages are recovered by Israel. What does this mean for a possible ceasefire deal? We hear from the father of a current hostage in Gaza, Jonathan Dekel-Chen on the anger and grief felt by the hostage families… Meanwhile in the US, Labor day kicks off a battleground blitz, with both sides taking their message on the economy and the border to voters. Massachusetts Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales join us to discuss how their parties’ campaigns are shaping up… Then, we hear from Teamsters President Sean O’Brien on why they are still holding out their endorsement for the upcoming presidential election… And finally – with early voting in some states just days away, We'll check in with CBS election law contributor David Becker on what voters need to know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2024

This week on Face the Nation, tensions in the Middle East on the rise again as Israel conducts preemptive strikes against Iranian proxy Hezbollah…Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog gives us insight into these overnight developments and what could come next in this conflict … Lt. Gen. H.R McMaster, former Trump National Security Advisor, joins us to discuss his new book “At War With Ourselves” and what a second Trump administration’s foreign policy could look like… Two Democratic lawmakers, Rep. Pat Ryan and Rep. Summer Lee, discuss what comes next for the Harris-Walz campaign following the Democratic National Convention… Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joins us for a conversation on the presidential candidates’ economic policies… Finally, after a late summer surge in Covid-19 infections, Dr. Scott Gottlieb breaks down what we can expect from new vaccines and his recommendations going into the fall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2024

This week on Face the Nation, we look ahead to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago ... Senator Mark Kelly joins us to discuss Democratic priorities on immigration and the war in Ukraine … We talk with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about the Harris-Walz campaign’s newly unveiled economic agenda… Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, unpacks ongoing election interference efforts and the threat of America's foreign adversaries… We break down a new CBS News Poll on voters’ priorities for this upcoming election … And finally, we take a look at the fentanyl crisis and the surge of ketamine abuse with DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2024

Listen to Margaret Brennan's full interview with Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance that aired on August 11, 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2024

This week on Face the Nation, we sit down for an in-depth discussion with Republican vice presidential candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance… With 86 days until Election Day, we speak to Kansas Democrat Laura Kelly about her party’s chances of success in the Heartland… And we take a closer look at the state of the economy with Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan… Finally, we talk with retired General Frank McKenzie on what a potential retaliation from Iran and its proxies would mean for an already volatile situation in the Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2024

This week on Face the Nation, the presumptive nominee Harris turns the page on former President Donald Trump. New CBS News polling shows the race for the White House in a dead heat. We breakdown the latest with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto. We ask Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton about the tight race and the former president’s campaign strategy. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain takes on Vice President Harris’ bid for the White House and the ongoing search for her running mate. We sit down with Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett after the release of the Journal’s Evan Gershkovich. As Iran and Hezbollah promise to retaliate following the assassinations of their top leaders, Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer gives us the latest on the Middle East. Finally, an all-star panel dives into the state of the race . Semafor’s Political Reporter Kadia Goba, Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter, and CBS News senior White House reporter Weijia Jiang, join us to discuss the latest on the campaign trail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2024

This week on Face the Nation, with 100 days to go until the election, where do the Democrats stand now that they have a new candidate? We ask Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a rare Sunday interview, about President Biden’s exit from the race and his upcoming Supreme Court reform plans. Next, we ask Sen. Lindsay Graham the latest inside the Republican Party as the campaign goes into full swing. As Israel fires off retaliatory strikes in Lebanon, escalating tensions in the Middle East, House Foreign Affairs Chair Michael McCaul shares the latest intelligence on the deadly attack in the Golan Heights. Plus, Sen. Chris Van Hollen elaborates on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Finally, we ask New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about the newly minted Harris presidential ticket and how her border policies may impact her campaign on the trail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2024

This week on Face the Nation, President Biden continues to further his bid as he recovers from coronavirus, while Republican candidate Donald Trump holds his first rally since last week’s attempted assassination in Butler, PA. House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner gives us the latest on the security failures leading to the attempted assassination of the former president. West Virginia Independent Joe Manchin makes an appeal to President Biden to pass the torch and exit the race. We sit down with Rep. Dean Phillips, a former primary challenger to Biden, as he urges his party for an alternative candidate. We ask Biden-Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond about the state of the Democrat Party and the challenges facing the campaign. Finally, Fiona Hill, former Deputy Assistant to Trump, and Robert Kagan, editor at large at The Washington Post, reflect what a Trump-Vance ticket would mean for U.S. foreign policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2024

This week on Face the Nation, Americans are shocked by the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton joins us to discuss the attack and its impact on the future of the campaign season. We sit down with Representative Jason Crow to discuss the dangers of political violence in America and President Biden’s ongoing campaign. CBS News contributors Chris Krebs, Sam Vinograd, and A.T. Smith detail the threat environment. And finally, CBS News political correspondents Ed O’Keefe and Robert Costa dive into the details of the shooting and what it means for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2024

This Week on Face the Nation, the upcoming days are crucial for the political future of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. We ask Senator Bernie Sanders about his support for the Biden campaign. Next, we talk with Senator Lindsey Graham about how the Trump campaign is strategizing around these issues. Next, we sit down with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the alliance’s summit in Washington. Ashley Etienne and Joel Payne further examine what is next for the Biden campaign. And finally, CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Wall Street Journal Senior Political Correspondent Molly Ball and New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent Carl Hulse take on the latest developments from the White House and Capitol Hill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2024

This week on Face the Nation, Democrats defend President Biden after last week’s debate. We ask Maryland Governor Wes Moore what is next for the Biden campaign. Next, Ohio Republican J.D. Vance discusses the Supreme Court’s Monday decision on Trump’s immunity and his ongoing campaign. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Jan Crawford join us to further explain the implications of the landmark Supreme Court case on presidential immunity. Plus, House Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes gives us the latest on the terror threats. And finally, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell tells us about the dire situation in Sudan, Haiti, and Gaza.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2024

"Face the Nation" asked a focus group of 2024 voters in battleground states if they could be persuaded to vote for a presidential candidate other than the one they had already chosen. "I don't think you can take any of their words literally anymore. It's mostly political theater and comedy," one voter said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

This week on Face the Nation, excessive heat blankets the country as we begin a crucial week on the 2024 campaign trail. Donald Trump was on the campaign trail in Philadelphia Saturday, while President Biden is off the trail preparing for Thursday's debate at the Camp David presidential retreat. CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto discusses his latest poll on young voters. Next, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham joins us as her state deals with ravaging wildfires and floods declaring a state of emergency. Plus, we ask former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien what a second Trump presidency foreign policy would look like. And finally, CBS News National Security Contributor Michael Morrell gives us the latest on the terrorism threats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

This week on Face the Nation, President Biden concludes his second trip to Europe in two weeks, but national security issues face him at home. We ask House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner about the heightened threat level and recent appointments to his committee. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd discusses the latest on the federal arrests of Central Asian migrants with suspected ties to ISIS. We speak with Maryland Governor Wes Moore about the recent re-opening of the Port of Baltimore just three months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Next, we discuss the state of the economy with the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, Neel Kashkari. Finally, Bill Gates discusses the “next gen” nuclear power plant that his company will build in Wyoming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2024

Bill Gates says he is "quite confident" his nuclear power plant project will continue no matter who wins the White House in November, saying “support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties.” "Of all the climate-related work I'm doing, I'd say the one that has the most bipartisan energy behind it is actually this nuclear work." Gates tells Margaret Brennan the energy company moves forward with its plan to build a next generation nuclear power plant in Wyoming. There are discussions for the company to build "tens of these," but he adds, "we really only have huge impact and success if we get past 100."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2024

This week on Face the Nation, we talk with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan after four hostages reunited with their families following a surprise Israeli operation aided by U.S. intelligence. We discussed with Senator Lindsay Graham the ongoing war in Ukraine following a Congressional delegation visit to Europe. Next, we ask Senator Chris Coons if the recent executive order that limits asylum at the border will resolve the nation’s long standing immigration crisis ahead of the election. We sit down with World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain to discuss the repaired pier that is critical to aid delivery to Gaza and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Finally, we reflect the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Operation and the sacrifices made.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2024

This week on Face the Nation, with former President Trump now officially a convicted felon, we ask North Dakota Governor and potential Trump VP pick Doug Burgum what this means for the Republican Party’s election campaign. Former US District Attorney Preet Bharara further explains the outcome of the verdict and the distrust in the judicial system. Next, as the aid distribution in Gaza faces another challenge, Director of UNRWA Affairs Gaza Scott Anderson gives us the latest. Finally, we sit down with the authors of two upcoming books, The Melting Point by General Frank McKenzie and The Boiling Moat by Matt Pottinger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2024

Here is the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Rep. Mike Waltz and Rep. Pat Ryan that aired on May 26, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."  Two of the veterans currently serving in Congress, ahead of Memorial Day to discuss issues facing American veterans. The percentage of Americans in the military, Ryan says, is "deeply problematic as a democracy."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2024

On this Memorial Day weekend, we'll take a look at some American traditions and the challenges those traditions face in the modern era. As a late May tornado rampage continued overnight, with intense twisters touching down in at least three states. We ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg how severe weather exacerbated by climate change will impact what's expected to be a busy summer travel season. Plus, we’ll have an update on immigration: border crossings for this time of year are atypically down. But the push for border reforms continues. We'll talk to Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales. And on this Memorial Day weekend we have a bipartisan conversation with two veterans in Congress, Rep. Pat Ryan and Rep. Mike Waltz, on their annual tribute to fallen soldiers at the Vietnam Memorial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2024