Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

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.

Acting AG Todd Blanche, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ambassador Christian Turner 26.04.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, shots fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Trump, members of his Cabinet, and hundreds of lawmakers and journalists were in attendance. A Secret Service agent was hit during the attack, but protected from serious injury by his bulletproof vest. The alleged gunman is now in custody. We'll find out the latest on the investigation from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. We'll hear from several attendees, including Congressman Jamie Raskin and U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner. Plus, White House Correspondents' Association President and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang reflects on the incident.

Amb. Mike Waltz, Dr. Jerome Adams, Fmr. Attorney General Eric Holder 19.04.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz could threaten the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The short-term truce in the war with Iran is holding — for now — but tensions are escalating over the status of the vital waterway where around 20% of the world's oil and energy supplies travel through. Iran again closing it to ships this weekend, and firing at vessels attempting passage. We get the latest from U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz. Former White House adviser on energy security Amos Hochstein will also join us with analysis on how the war continues to spike energy prices. Meanwhile, new developments in what the president calls his push to make America healthy again — an executive order loosening restrictions on psychedelic drug and a new pick for head of the CDC. We ask former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to explain it all. We also hear from former Attorney General Eric Holder on the latest in the partisan fight over redistricting. Plus, we check in on Pope's Leo tour through Africa, as he downplays his dispute with President Trump.

Extended Interview: Kristalina Georgieva 13.04.2026 27min

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joins Margaret Brennan for her first U.S. network TV interview since the outbreak of the war in Iran.

Ambassador Michael Leiter, Senator Mark Warner, Congressman Mike Turner 12.04.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, Vice President Vance returns to the U.S. empty handed following a marathon session of peace talks with Iranian leaders. What's next in the now 44-day war that has sent gas prices soaring around the world? Will the fragile two week ceasefire hold? And what exactly is President Trump's goal in the conflict? We hear from the Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee Mark Warner and Republican Congressman Mike Turner. We also take a closer look at the war's impact on the global economy with the head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva. Plus, hear the results of our latest CBS News poll.

Gov. Wes Moore, Ret. General Frank McKenzie, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman 05.04.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, the missing crew member from a downed fighter jet in Iran is rescued in a daring mission. Plus, tracking Artemis II as it makes its way to the moon. Breaking overnight, the U.S. Air Force officer in Iran, found and recovered after an urgent, two-day manhunt involving special operations forces in a remote area of Iran where the F-15E fighter jet went down. We'll get details on the operation, plus discuss President Trump's threats to escalate attacks unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Former CENTCOM Commander retired General Kenneth Frank McKenzie will join us to break it all down. Plus, we'll hear from Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore about the war's effects here at home. And, analysis from our political panel. Then, on this Easter Sunday, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic chaplains in the military, shares the spiritual guidance he's offering servicemembers during wartime. Finally, tomorrow the crew of Artemis II makes more history, becoming the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman gives us a mission update.

Tom Homan, Rep. Jim Himes, Dr. Jerome Adams 29.03.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, continued conflicting messages out of the White House when it comes to the war against Iran and why Americans are increasingly bearing the brunt of Washington's actions, or inactions. It's a spectacular spring in the nation's capital, but Congress has fled the city after showing they're incapable of consensus when it comes to funding the Homeland Security department. President Trump says he'll use other means to pay TSA officers until an agreement is reached, but will that be enough to ease the long security lines at some of the country's busiest airports while the House and Senate are out of town for the next two weeks? We'll address the challenges to DHS with White House Border Czar Tom Homan, plus we'll talk with the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes. Then, we’ll check in with former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, about the alarming spread of measles and the impact of social media on children.

Extended Interview: Former Iran detainees 24.03.2026 25min

Two Americans who were previously detained in Tehran join Margaret Brennan to discuss their fears for people who are currently behind bars in Iran as the war continues.

Extended Interview: Rafael Grossi 23.03.2026 24min

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi joins Margaret Brennan for his first U.S. network TV interview since the outbreak of the war in Iran.

Amb. Mike Waltz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Rep. Jason Crow 22.03.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, is President Trump eyeing an exit from the war with Iran, or is he doubling down? We talk with key voices in the conflict, including U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency Rafael Grossi, and NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte. Plus, as the standoff between Congressional Democrats and the administration over funding DHS marks day 37, President Trump is now threatening to deploy ICE agents to assist with the shortage of TSA agents at airports. We ask Democratic Congressman Jason Crow where things stand.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Kevin Hassett, Sen. Mark Warner 15.03.2026 46min

This week on Face the Nation, the consequences of the war in Iran are increasingly reverberating across the globe. The world's oil supply is under intensifying pressure as Iran threatens to blow up tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. strikes back at the heart of Iran's critical oil hub. President Trump is now asking U.S. allies to send warships to the region to help keep the Strait open as Tehran doubles down on its blockade. We get the latest from Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Meanwhile, the pain from the oil supply shock is beginning to hit Americans at the gas pump. We ask President Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett what the administration can do to lower energy prices. The top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee Senator Mark Warner and Texas Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw also join us. Plus, there were three violent attacks in the U.S. last week against the backdrop of global conflict. How safe are we in the homeland? We get analysis from our panel of experts, including former counterterrorism official Samantha Vinograd, former CIA operative Jonny Gannon and energy policy expert Kevin Book.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Ambassador Michael Leiter, Senator Tim Kaine 08.03.2026 45min

This week on Face the Nation, as the war on Iran enters its second week, concerns about a global energy crisis are growing. U.S. and Israeli forces stepped up their bombing campaign through the weekend, targeting Iranian airports, oil depots, bases and more. President Trump promises an escalation of hostilities until Tehran offers a complete and unconditional surrender. But Iran's defiant leaders say they will never surrender, hitting back hard at U.S. facilities and allies in the region, striking oil and gas infrastructure, putting pressure on much of the world's energy supply. We speak with Energy Secretary Chris Wright about the potential for a serious global supply shock, and what it could mean for oil and gas prices in the U.S. Plus, we ask Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter how his government's objectives square with U.S. goals. And we also check in with Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine. Finally, Ukraine's Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna joins us to discuss Kyiv's offer to share expertise on countering Iranian drones.