Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also available on Paramount+.

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July 13, 2025 54 mins
It's been one year since the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump. We have a first look at a Senate report that has new findings on what went wrong. The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Rand Paul joins us with the conclusions from his new report. Then, in Texas, the grueling task of cleanup and recovery continues ten days after massive flooding killed at least 129 people -- with dozens mo...
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This week on Face the Nation, disastrou⁠s flash floods kill dozens in Texas⁠. We'll have the latest on the tragedy. Plus, after a⁠ long week lobbying for votes and cutting deals with his fellow Republicans,⁠ the president spent the Fourth of July celebrating the nation's 249th birthday by enacting his signature tax cut and spending plan. But Democrats, and even some Republicans, ⁠are not happy with the bills's projected debt and de...
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July 5, 2025 58 mins
As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American History.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
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The director general of the nucelar watchdog agency the International Atomic Energy Agency spoke with Margaret Brennan about the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's nuclear capabilities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump turns his focus to getting his Big Beautiful Bill through Congress after a week of foreign policy wins. President Trump warned his party Saturday that refusing to support his signature domestic spending bill would be an act of the "ultimate betrayal.”  We’ll discuss the legislation’s path forward and the surprising string of foreign policy successes last week with the top Democrat on th...
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This week on Face the Nation, breaking news shocks the world as President Trump makes good on his threat to use American firepower to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Is this an isolated mission, or did the recent actions further escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict? We speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the success of the strikes and the chances of further diplomacy.  Plus, hear from Virginia Democra...
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This week on Face the Nation, the shocking shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers spark new fears of political violence and in the escalating war between Israel and Iran, can the U.S. avoid further involvement? A massive manhunt is underway after a gunman authorities say posed as a police officer shot two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one and injuring another. We have the latest. As the back and forth between Israel and Iran picks up ...
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This week on Face the Nation, immigration protests in Southern California turn violent as federal authorities ramp up their nationwide effort to round up those who could be in the country illegally. President Trump's mandate to escalate detentions and potentially deportations set the scene for violent protests in Los Angeles this weekend, and he now says he's calling in the National Guard. We speak exclusively with Homeland Securit...
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This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions remain on how the Senate will change it. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul gives us t...
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May 30, 2025 17 mins
CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, Jack McCain, Navy veteran of the War in Afghanistan and son of late Senator John McCa...
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May 29, 2025 16 mins
Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a...
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This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans serving in Congress about the value of public service and honor those who've protected...
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Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former secretary said we are facing aggressive nuclear powers, both in Europe and in Asia, co...
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire deals in both Gaza and Ukraine are stepping up, as the fighting in both conflicts intens...
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May 13, 2025 19 mins
Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
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May 12, 2025 23 mins
After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...
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This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe?  Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer?  We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on the selection of a new pope, the first-ever American in Church history. What kind of ...
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Republican Mike Turner about the impact of the shuffle. We'll also get insights from one o...
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President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory from Ukraine in 2014, and returning the territory is considered a red line for Ukrai...
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This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security?  We'll check in with the first term head of Trump's national economic council Gary Cohn and the administration'...
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