Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Gov. Spencer Cox, Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed 13.09.2026 45dk

This week on Face the Nation, a major development in the Artificial Intelligence arms race, and our election year battleground tracker reveals where the race for control of Congress stands less than two months from election day.   As the midterm election campaign pace picked up dramatically last week, so did America's anxiety over AI. Dario Amodei is the head of Anthropic. We'll have more of Amodei's first on CBS conversation with our Jo Ling Kent. Then, on to politics.  We'll talk with Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox as well as Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Plus we have brand new findings showing where the battle for Congress stands, and Norah O'Donnell will preview tonight's season premiere of 60 Minutes. It’s all just ahead on Face the Nation. 

Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClain 06.09.2026 45dk

This week on Face the Nation, there are new signs of resiliency in the job market, but prices remain high.As Americans hit the roads and skies before the end of summer, gasoline prices are at the highest ever for a Labor Day weekend. One major factor behind elevated prices: the war with Iran, which flared up again last week.What could that conflict – plus a new landmark U.S. oil deal with Venezuela – mean for consumers in the U.S.? We'll ask Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who's just back from Caracas.Plus, as Republicans begin to make their case to fall voters at its first ever GOP midterm convention. We'll hear from the fourth ranking Republican in the House, Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain and the Co-Chair of the GOP Midterm Convention, businessman and Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne.Then, Democrats plan to counter that convention to make their case, but what do they plan to do about affordabilility? We'll talk with Colorado Democrat Jason Crow and Michigan gubernatorial candidate hopeful Jocelyn Benson.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. John James, David Becker 30.08.2026 46dk

This week on Face the Nation, an update from Nepal following last week's devastating flooding, and a look back at the chaotic withdrawal from the longest war in US history Four days after a glacier collapsed and triggered a cataclysmic flash flood in Nepal, we'll have the latest on the search for its missing victims, including nearly 100 Americans.  And, with the attacks on Ukraine and concerns about Russian aggression intensifying, we'll talk to Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is just back from the region. Then, the President hits the campaign trail and begs voters to make the elections a referendum on HIM.  Will that strategy help or hurt his party?  We'll talk with Congressman John James, the Republican nominee for Governor in Michigan.   We'll also try to clear up the confusion over mail in ballots and look how those court cases could impact the midterm elections. Finally, five years after the catastrophic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, we'll share the story of a former Afghan general's dramatic flight from his country following the 20 year war. It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Seth Moulton 23.08.2026 45dk

This week on Face the Nation, new warning signs for the U.S. economy and mounting higher costs for American families. As Washington prepares for race cars to speed down its streets today, many Americans are focused on a different pace, the struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living and a growing sense of economic uncertainty. The country's debt reached unprecedented levels last week and president Trump's Treasury Secretary intervened to lower borrowing costs. And a new trade war this weekend with neighboring Canada with the U.S. threatening to raise tariffs on everything from building materials to dairy and paper.Will prices be pushed even higher? We'll discuss the outlook for the economy with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari.Then, another growing concern for Americans: the skyrocketing cost of health care. We'll hear from the administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, Doctor Mehmet Oz. Former FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb will also join us to discuss the growing list of food recalls and outbreaks as President Trump makes a new pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration.Finally, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, fresh off his win in the GOP gubernatorial primary, will join us to discuss his vision for the Sunshine State. And we'll ask Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about his push to oust a senator from his own party.It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

Gov. Andy Beshear, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, State Rep. Chris Rabb 16.08.2026 45dk

This week on Face the Nation, democratic socialism divides the Democratic party...are mainstream democrats coming on board?   And, is President Trump being too dismissive of voters' concern over the economy?With just over eleven weeks to go ahead of midterm election day, democrats continue their soul searching when it comes to picking candidates to face voters in the fall, will they unite behind growing calls for big changes or will they stick with moderation?  We talk with Kentucky governor and potential democratic 2028 hopeful, Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania socialist and Congressional candidate Chris Rabb about whether the socialist movement will remake the Democratic party.Plus, we'll get insights into how Mr. Trump's agenda is playing in the heartland from Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon.It’s all just ahead on ‘Face the Nation.’

Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya 09.08.2026 45dk

This week on ‘Face the Nation,’ can a fractured Democratic party unite to flip the House and Senate in the fall? Plus, a deep dive into the challenges facing public health. As we hit the final stretch of the summer of '26, the Senate has wrapped up and headed home. One of its last items of business: confirming President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, who squeaked through by one vote despite concerns about the administration’s weaponization of the Justice Department. We talk with the Republican who put him over the top, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.Plus, following another progressive-over-establishment upset in the Michigan Senate primary, will the Democratic party unite behind the outliers?  And how will those further left candidates fare against Republicans in the fall?

Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Mike Turner, Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue 02.08.2026 45dk

This week on ‘Face the Nation,’ Iran apparently blinks after threats from President Trump for a major joint US and Israel attack on Iranian soil. Heading into a sixth month of conflict with Iran, President Trump told reporters Friday he had plans to go full throttle on his threat for military action in Iran.His vows for "going big" caused a flurry of diplomatic scrambling, and yet another announcement of "perimeters of a deal."  We’ll discuss the latest with Sen. Mark Kelly and Ohio Congressman Mike Turner.Plus, after an alarming incident of Open AI going rogue and hacking into at least one company's computer system, we'll talk to the CEO of Hugging Face, Clem Delangue.Finally, with polls showing Americans souring on both political parties, we'll talk with former Senator Joe Manchin and Heather Manchin about his latest effort to encourage independents to join the process.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, Sen. John Kennedy 26.07.2026 45dk

This week on Face the Nation, as the U.S. war with Iran approaches the 5 month mark, both sides are searching for a diplomatic off-ramp.After nearly two weeks of striking targets across Iran following the collapse of the short-lived ceasefire earlier this month, the Trump administration paused its bombardment for two straight days for the first time, as diplomatic talks over the Strait of Hormuz show signs of progress.With our new CBS poll showing continuing unease about the war's direction, we ask U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz whether a peace deal is any closer.Then, with midterm elections around the corner, Congress faces a daunting to-do list of must-pass legislation to fund the government and the war. We hear from Senators John Kennedy and Bernie Sanders on both foreign policy and politics. Plus, an update on measles, cyclosporiasis and the state of our public health policy with former FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb.

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

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 45dk

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 23dk

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 45dk

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 45dk

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 55dk

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 45dk

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 45dk

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 45dk

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 12dk

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 45dk

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 18dk

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