Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.

• Jan 4

Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law"

Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

• Jan 4

Family of Rep. Hortman ask Trump to remove post spreading conspiracy theories on her death

Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

• Jan 4

Venezuela's military recognizes VP as acting leader after Maduro's capture

Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.

• Jan 4

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.

• Jan 4

Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.

• Jan 4

Cotton: New Venezuelan government cannot "continue Nicolás Maduro's ways"

President Trump "wants to give them a chance to turn the page in Venezuela and to help America achieve our policy goals there," Sen. Tom Cotton said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

• Jan 4

Marco Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro.

• Jan 4

Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life

In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.

• Jan 4

Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"

Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.

• Jan 4

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