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The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
Transcript: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with NASA administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026.
Transcript: Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. This interview was taped on July 1, 2026.
Transcript: NCAA President Charlie Baker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 28, 2026
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
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Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and director of the National Economic Council during President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
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