Transcript: Robert Costa on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News' Robert Costa that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 28, 2025.
Politics
Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was taken into ICE custody after immigration authorities said he was in the country illegally.
U.N. hits Iran with "snapback" sanctions over its nuclear program
The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile program, among other measures.
Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Dominion reaches settlement in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Guiliani
Dominion sued Giuliani in 2021 for $1.3 billion in damages after he led President Trump's efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results.
FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 protest
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
Trump says he plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Fact checking Trump's recent claims about the economy
Here's how some of the president's recent claims on the economy stack up.
Bondi directs FBI, DEA, others to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic, federal judge rules
Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge ruled.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Trump moves to declassify Amelia Earhart records
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown
The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says
Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence
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Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
Chicago-bound flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
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