"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Aug. 9, 2026
This week's guests include NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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This week's guests include NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at water systems in U.S. states last week.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
This week's guests include Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio and Independent former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
This week's guests include Republican Sen. John Kennedy, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz.
Missed the second half of the show? Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, independent former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin join "Face the Nation."
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview Hugging Face Co-Founder and CEO Clem Delangue, a portion of which aired on July 19, 2026, about the recent hack of their systems by an autonomous AI agent from an OpenAI training model.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daugher, Heather, discussed their initiative to help more independents get elected to office. They also addressed whether they could ever support a self-described socialist candidate.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
Republican Rep. Mike Turner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I don't think anybody's satisfied with the level of information that we're receiving" on the Iran war, while backing the Trump administration's strategy of pressing Iran to the negotiating table on nuclear weapons.
The Iran war has now entered its sixth month. Today, Americans are getting snippets of President Trump's thinking on Iran, but few details.
Hours after President Trump halted a planned bombing campaign in Iran, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly argued on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration "got us into this without a strategic goal, without a plan, without a timeline." He also pushed back on the administration's request for supplemental Pentagon funding.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran, as President Trump calls off large-scale strikes, citing "perimeters of a deal." Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran. Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sens. Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy join, along with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Plus, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the latest poll results.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S. struck back at Iran overnight, Sen. Mark Warner joins to discuss the latest in the Middle East. Plus, CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker discuss election security.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Tim Scott, Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter, Rep. Mike Turner and Rahm Emanuel pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Ed O'Keefe speaks to NCAA President Charlie Baker. Meanwhile, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez discuss immigration and their American stories.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter, Americans Together CEO Heather Manchin, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the full transcription of an interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and border czar Tom Homan join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026. Editor's note: This interview was taped on July 16, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
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C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
A 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the Trump administration ended the Temporary Protected Status program for hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said that after "a few slips and falls," the bull was back in custody without any injury.
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Some older Americans find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing healthcare expenses after retirement starts. Jill Schlesinger has tips on how to stay healthy after retiring.
One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.
Drone sightings over civilian and cargo airports have been reported more frequently.
Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.
The Bald Range wildfire was first reported on Friday evening.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle, took office Friday.
A family-owned wallpaper company made luxury design their booming business. Meg Oliver takes a look inside Phillip Jeffries, the decor business turning walls into works of art.
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Tiger Blood."
Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes."
Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, fires blaze in Europe and the U.S., plus Houndmouth plays Saturday Sessions.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
Three people were killed during a shooting that began at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Investigators have now released security footage as they probe the motive for the shooting.
Driving like a "Grand Theft Auto" player in real life is both illegal and highly dangerous, police warn. Kris Van Cleave went on a ride-along to see what the California Highway Patrol is dealing with.
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, the mother from Massachusetts who's charged with murdering her three kids, took the stand Friday. Boston.com reporter Abby Patkin joins CBS News to unpack the day's proceedings.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By Case," we examine the state's timeline of events, including the allegation that D4vd stabbed Celeste and went to great lengths to cover up the crime. Plus, an update on Nick Reiner who appeared in the same court just hours before D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and Los Angeles Times crime writer Richard Winton dig into the new details on both stories.
Following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd last fall, what were the key developments that led to charges this week? On this episode of "Case by Case," we examine all of the new details coming out of the case against singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, who professionally goes by D4vd. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman break down what we know so far about Celeste's death and the alleged abusive relationship she had with the singer.
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green is joined by Los Angeles Times investigative crime writer Richard Winton to unpack the latest courtroom developments, the prosecution's strategy, the defense's response, and the evidence that could determine whether the case advances to trial.
When the mother of a 3-year-old boy with a rare disorder put out a request on Facebook to give her son an unforgettable birthday surprise, hundreds of people responded. Itay Hod has the heartwarming story.
In Florida, a 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment after the White House this week ended the Temporary Protected Status program for more than 300,000 Haitian nationals. Cristian Benavides has details.