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Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said there's "a lot of reason for concern" for the second Trump administration "if the first administration is any indicator."
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Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said there's "a lot of reason for concern" for the second Trump administration "if the first administration is any indicator."
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin and author of "America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War," on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Alex Padilla, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 1, 2024.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
President Trump comments about deploying federal law enforcement to Chicago as part of his administration's ongoing crime crackdown, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he thinks the military deployments to American cities are an "invasion with U.S. troops."
As the Trump administration is exploring sending federal law enforcement to Chicago, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that they "haven't taken anything off the table" when it comes to potential immigration and other law enforcement operations to other cities.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump prepares to export his federal crime crackdown from the nation's capital to cities across the country, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Illinois's Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker. Additionally, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain joins.
Following the Friday announcement by a U.N.-designated food crisis authority that Gaza City is experiencing famine, which Israel refuted, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the group is "an independent organization, they're technical people, they're not political people." She added that "it is kind of obscene" to be having discussions over the methodology used to determine a famine in Gaza when "we know children are dying."
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that he could cut interest rates soon, which comes after months of pressure from the Trump administration. Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that many economists think Powell should cut rates earlier as well, saying that he believes that Powell "hasn't looked forward enough" on interest rates and that the Fed chair has "been very data dependent. And therefore, he has tended to be late."
As Texas passed a mid-decade redistricting bill to find five more seats for Republicans and California Gov. Gavin Newsom countered with his own redistricting plan, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Democrats in her state will look at similar measures. Despite President Trump pushing for the Texas redistricting and in other GOP-led states, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, whose district elected him but also voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris, said he thinks gerrymandering is "fundamentally wrong" and says the U.S. needs to "ban mid-decade redistricting."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's military deployment in Washington, D.C., is "not sustainable" and "unconstitutional," adding that he would not authorize deployment of National Guard troops from Maryland to D.C.
A U.N.-designated group announced Friday that Gaza City is experiencing a famine and warned that it would spread without a ceasefire. Israel has refuted the famine declaration. As various aid groups work to get food into Gaza, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid to the enclave is a "shameful black mark on humanity."
This week on "Face the Nation," days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, Democrats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut join "Face the Nation," along with potential Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, and Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director and CBS News national security contributor. Plus, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Bill Gates as he moves ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Plus, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss new security threats.
This week on "Face the Nation," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the aftermath of the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages but the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health said killed 274. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert Costa and Jan Crawford in the aftermath of the historic guilty verdict in New York for former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Preet Bharara will discuss the verdict, and vice presidential contender North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also joins.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East special envoy, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 23, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Michael McCaul and Ilhan Omar join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, and CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
The following is the transcript of the full interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, said "there's a deal to be had" on a plan to address health care costs after a pair of bills failed to secure enough support to advance in the Senate last week.
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The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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A mass shooting on a beach in Australia has killed at least 15 people with dozens more injured. Police say it was a terrorist attack coming at the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. CBS' Tina Kraus reports.
President Trump delivered remarks at a White House holiday reception on Sunday, where he also paid his respects to victims of the Brown University shooting and Bondi Beach attack targeting a Jewish gathering.
Missed the second half of the show? White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and more of Margaret Brennan's exclusive interview with Nobel Prize winner María Corina Machado.
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