Sullivan on Trump-Putin summit, Russia sanctions
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska discusses the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a potential sanctions bill in the Senate, the Alaska economy and more.
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Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 17, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins to discuss President Trump's three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. Plus, former National Security Council official and Russia expert Fiona Hill discusses the talks and the war in Ukraine, along with Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado.
Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Extended interview: Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
Watch an extended version of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan that aired Aug. 17, 2025, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Trump and Putin start summit | Special Report
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