Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Sen. Mark Warner, Gov. Kathy Hochul, David Becker and Chris Krebs 19.07.2026 45min

This week on ‘Face the Nation.’ America is back at war with Iran. Overnight, the U.S targeting Iranian drone and missile sites after Iran's revolutionary guard killed two American servicemembers and injured others, with one servicemember still missing. These are the first deaths of US troops since the fighting resumed two weeks ago. To date, sixteen American troops have died in the conflict. We have the latest with Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner.The exchange of fire comes amid a turbulent week at home, with the president facing questions on everything from immigration enforcement to tariff threats against Canada.Yet in a FIERY primetime address last week, he chose to focus on election security—and his 2020 loss- a decision some members of his own party are now questioning.We examine the president's claims with CBS News election law contributor David Becker and former cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs, who was fired by trump for asserting that the 2020 elections were secure.Plus, New York Governor Kathy Hochul on her state's new data center moratorium and , and White House Border Czar Tom Homan on mounting scrutiny of ICE operations.And finally, is inflation cooling? We ask Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan whether Americans can expect relief on affordability.

Sen. Tim Scott, Rep. Mike Turner, Amb. Michael Leiter 12.07.2026 45min

Today on Face the Nation, breaking overnight: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died from what his office calls a "brief and sudden illness" at the age of 71. We'll have the latest and we'll talk with fellow South Carolina Senator Tim Scott about his impact in Washington and beyond. Plus, new developments overseas as U.S. Central Command has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran after its military force attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in defiance of U.S. demands to keep the waterway open. What's next for the security of the region, after President Trump declared that fragile ceasefire deal to be "over"? We'll be joined by former CENTCOM commander Frank McKenzie, Republican Ohio Congressman Mike Turner, and Israel's Ambassador, Dr. Michael Leiter. We'll also talk with Democrat Rahm Emanuel, who's just back from delivering a speech in Tel Aviv about the future of U.S.-Israeli relations. It's all just ahead, on Face the Nation.

Extended Interview: NCAA President Charlie Baker 06.07.2026 23min

CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe interviewed NCAA President Charlie Baker this weekend about NIL rules, sports betting, and the future of college sports.

Extended Interview: Dr. Deb Houry, Former CDC Chief Medical Officer 06.07.2026 45min

Margaret Brennan interviews Dr. Debra Houry, the former CDC Chief Medical Officer who resigned in protest after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired then-CDC Director Susan Monarez.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Rep. Carlos Gimenez and Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NCAA President Charlie Baker 05.07.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, America celebrates its 250th birthday. We try to put politics aside and a take look at some of the things that make this nation so unique.Despite record breaking temperatures sweeping across much of the nation, Americans came out over the weekend to honor the country's 250th year of independence.  Fireworks, parades, flyovers, and red, white and blue were all on display. We take a look at one thing that is proving difficult to fix, America’s immigration system.  Two members of Congress who immigrated here, Florida Republican Carlos Gimenez and New York Democrat Adriano Espaillat, will tell us their stories and why immigrants were important in shaping America’s past and why they are still important in fortifying America's future. Plus, the final frontier. As America reboots its quest to lead the world in space exploration, we reflect on our history, and take a look at what's ahead with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. And, we take look at the pastimes that have dominated American culture. This country is driven by competition, and winning, and few things unite us as much as love of the game.  We talk about the changes in college sports, the proving ground for young American athletes, with the head of the NCAA, former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker. 

Extended Interview: Senator Bill Cassidy 29.06.2026 55min

Margaret Brennan interviews Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) about his clash with President Trump over the war with Iran and healthcare policy.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Tim Kaine, CBS Chief Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford 28.06.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, the fragile detente between the US and Iran is disrupted and tensions over the war with Iran explode between President Trump and the Republican Senator he worked to defeat.Following a Capitol Hill shouting match between President Trump and Louisiana Republican Bill Cassidy over the Senator's vote against the war with Iran, we spoke exclusively with Cassidy about that exchange, his relationship with the President and his thoughts on the administration's health policy agenda as Cassidy wraps up his Senate career.  We also speak to Virginia Senator Tim Kaine about the shift of the Democratic party to the left and check in on all the other news of the week.  Finally, the Supreme Court is on the verge of wrapping up this session, for some analysis on last week's key decisions and a look ahead to those last few cases, we turn to chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.

UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Jason Crow 21.06.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, Vice President Vance and Iranian officials meet face to face in Switzerland to kick off a 60 day period of talks to resolve the nuclear issue, but the Trump administration is finding that their path to peace is complicated.  Saying he wanted to avert "economic catastrophe," due to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the President negotiates an agreement with Iran that's far short of the goals he's set in the nearly 4 month conflict. Did the president wind up with the short end of the deal?  We’ll discuss the latest with UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, and a key democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Colorado's Jason Crow. It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

Sec. Pete Hegseth, Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Mark Kelly. Gary Cohn 14.06.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, the U.S. and Iran might be on the brink of a preliminary peace deal. As the nation's capital gets ready for a UFC fight night on president Trump's birthday, officials say a deal to end a war in the Middle East is imminent. We get the latest in an exclusive interview with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Plus, we hear from two key Democrats on committees with oversight on national security, Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly.Then, despite a sharp jump in the inflation rate, now at its highest level in three years, President Trump is optimistic the end of the war will also mean the end of surging energy prices. We get a reality check from one of Trump's top economic advisers from his first term, IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn. 

Extended Interview: Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Rye Barcott 08.06.2026 12min

Margaret Brennan interviews Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor, about his new book Courage Can Save Us.

Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Ro Khanna 07.06.2026 45min

President Trump's grand plan for the Washington DC skyline isn't the only thing shaking up the city this summer.  Last week he appointed a man with NO intelligence experience to head up the top agency in the intelligence community. Bill Pulte, who serves as the director of the federal housing finance agency, is the heir to a building fortune and close to the President.  He's rubbed some cabinet members the wrong way.And his appointment has sparked concern among even Republicans trying to reauthorize a surveillance program that's due to expire this week.   The top Democrat on the House Intel committee Jim Himes will be here today.  Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon also joins us.Meanwhile, Democrats are keeping close watch on Tuesday's Maine Senate primary as their candidate faces some alarming allegations of past aggressive behavior.  We talk with a top Graham Platner supporter, California Democrat Ro Khanna.Finally...should the government have more control over the exploding field of Artificial Intelligence?  Plus a conversation about the virtue of courage in public service

Extended Interview: World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain 01.06.2026 18min

In her final interview as World Food Programme Executive Director, Cindy McCain spoke with Margaret Brennan about the global hunger crisis.

Extended Interview: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 01.06.2026 27min

Margaret Brennan interviews Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the latest in the war in Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Chris Murphy, Former Vice President Mike Pence 31.05.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, the diplomatic dance between the US and Iran continues as Ukraine makes an impassioned plea for more help from the US. We spoke exclusively with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who issued a warning. and made an urgent request for anti-ballistic missile weaponry from the US, whose supply is already stretched thin by with the war with Iran. Back home, as midterm match ups prepare for their November contests, does character count anymore when it comes to politics? We talk with former Vice President Mike Pence as well as Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, they both have new books out and they both have thoughts on the future of their respective political parties. We also hear from the outgoing head of the UN's World Food Programme, Cindy McCain on the difficulty of feeding the world in challenging times.

Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler 24.05.2026 46min

Negotiations to move towards ending the war with Iran intensify, we have the latest on what we know so far. Sources familiar with the negotiations have told CBS News that the latest proposal to move towards ending the war, now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. We talk to the President's top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett about the impact of the war on the economy. We take a closer look at the outrage on both sides of the aisle with the creation of a 1.8 billion dollar "anti weaponization' payout fund. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen will be with us, and we also hear from a bipartisan duo working to fight antisemitism in politics, New York Republican Mike Lawler and New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer. Plus, as the World Health Organization warns that Ebola is "spreading rapidly" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we learn more from Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped coordinate the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak. And finally, a special Memorial Day conversation with two Medal of Honor recipients about the significance of service.

Extended Interview: Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates 18.05.2026 29min

Margaret Brennan interviews Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates about President Trump's trip to China, conflict in the Middle East, and more.

USTR Jamieson Greer, Panel with Rep. Tom Suozzi and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Taiwanese Representative to the US Alexander Yui 17.05.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation. Back in the US following a whirlwind diplomatic mission to China, President Trump faces backlash here at home when it comes how he's handling the economy While the reviews for the President's trip to China -- and details about the deliverables from the meeting of the world's two biggest economic superpowers -- are still coming in, it's Mr. Trump's efforts on the domestic economy that are getting panned at home.The administration’s messaging on the economy and new numbers showing the fastest increase in the inflation rate in three years have Republicans increasingly concerned about the party's chances in the midterm electionsWe hear from the President's top trade representative, Jamieson Greer, plus Taiwan's Representative to the US as well as the heads of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the House, Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick and New York Democrat Tom Suozzi. Plus, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates also joins us to discuss the threats America faces.

Sec. Chris Wright, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Ted Lieu 10.05.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, global energy markets remain tied in knots by the conflict with Iran as ships in the Strait of Hormuz remain at a standstill. As the administration awaits a response to the latest U.S. offer to end the war with Iran, President Trump attended a golf tournament at his golf club in Virginia Saturday, and last week settled on a new label for the military conflict, which has persisted despite a previous declaration that the war had been "terminated". With critical energy trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz still near-frozen, gas prices continue their march toward higher, we ask Energy Secretary Chris Wright what the plan is going forward. We also hear from Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, and we have a preview of an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Then, Democrats are dealt a stinging defeat in the latest round of redistricting whiplash. We ask the vice chairman of the House Democratic caucus, California Congressman Ted Lieu, whether his party can still retake the chamber in November's elections. Plus, passengers from the Hantavirus-infected cruise ship have disembarked off the coast of Africa this morning. We get the latest from former FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb. Finally, on this Mother's Day weekend, we check in with Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children U.S., on the push to provide humanitarian assistance to children in need worldwide.

Kevin Hassett, Rep. Jason Crow, Sen. Raphael Warnock 03.05.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, gas prices spike as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues and the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act sparks a scramble in some southern states to get in on redistricting before the midterm elections. We take a deep dive on the state of the economy with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, the head of Minneapolis Federal Reserve Neel Kashkari and the Chairman and CEO of Chevron, Mike Wirth. Then, President Trump tells Congress the war with Iran has been terminated. We talk to Colorado Democrat Jason Crow and assess the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to limit the scope of part of the Voting Rights Act with Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock.

Extended Interview: Mike Wirth 27.04.2026 27min

Margaret Brennan interviews Chevron CEO Mike Wirth about the Iran war's impact on the global energy supply.