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Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

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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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Gov. Noem, Sen. Fetterman, Rep. Khanna, Queen Rania, and more. 05.05.2024

This week on Face the Nation, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem discusses her upcoming book,  No Going Back . We hear from Senator John Fetterman about the recently passed antisemitism resolution. Plus, Representative Ro Khanna joins us to share his thoughts on the ongoing campus unrest ahead of the graduation season. And finally, we sit down with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan to learn more ab...

Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Hanna Siegel, Rep. Summer Lee, UNICEF Exec. Director Russell, and more. 28.04.2024

This week on Face the Nation, with $61 billion in aid now headed to the Ukrainian frontlines, we sit down with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to learn more about his party’s role in assisting Ukraine. Next, our elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto’s new poll gives us a state of the presidential race. As campus protests spread across the country, we ask Representative Summer Lee...

Sen. Warner, Rep. Cole, Sen. Sullivan, Gov. Shapiro, and more. 21.04.2024

This week on Face the Nation, the House passes a massive aid package with tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine and Israel. We talk with Senate Intelligence Chair Mark Warner. Plus we hear from Republican Congressman Tom Cole and Senator Dan Sullivan about all this and more. As former President Trump prepares for opening statements in the New York hush money trial, President Biden spent 3 days i...

NSC Advisor Kirby, Chair Mike McCaul, General McKenzie, and more 14.04.2024

This week on Face the Nation, following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, we get the latest on the widening crisis in the Middle East from NSC Advisor John Kirby. We ask Chair Michael McCaul what this means for passing the foreign aid package. Following Iran’s first attack against Israel, we ask General Frank McKenzie what is next for the region. CBS News National Security Contributor Samantha...

NSC Advisor Kirby, Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Hill, and more. 07.04.2024

This week on Face the Nation, following the IDF’s decision to pull out of southern Gaza, we sit down with NSC Advisor John Kirby. The outrage following the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers by the IDF, we ask Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen the latest. We also look at the enormous toll of this war on humanitarian aid workers and children in the Israel-Hamas war wit...

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, Chair Turner, Baltimore Mayor Scott, and more. 31.03.2024

This week on Face the Nation, following the sudden and deadly collapse of the Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, we ask Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about the nation's roads and airports ahead of the travel surge this spring. As foreign aid package is stuck in the House, we get the latest from House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner. Plus, talk wi...

Chair Mike McCaul, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Raphael Warnock, and more. 24.03.2024

This week on Face the Nation, following the terrorist attack in Moscow, US officials say ISIS-K is solely to blame. We hear from the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul. We ask former Speaker Kevin McCarthy how Republicans can resolve their internal divisions and his support for President Trump. We talk to Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock about President Biden’s campaign f...

Former Vice President Mike Pence, heads of the House China Committee Rep. Gallagher and Rep. Krishnamoorthi, UNICEF head Catherine Russell & more 17.03.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we’ll talk to the heads of the House China Committee Rep. Gallagher and Rep. Krishnamoorthi about the push for a bipartisan bill to force TikTok to divest from their parent company. We’ll also hear from Kara Swisher about what this could mean for TikTok’s 170 million users in the U.S. We’ll talk with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who’s pushing for tighter control...

Full interview with Senator Mark Warner and Senator Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation," March 10, 2024 10.03.2024

Listen to Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) on March 10, 2024. 

House Intelligence Chairs Warner and Rubio, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Bernie Sanders & more 10.03.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we ask Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders about the prospects of a six-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairs, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio join us to discuss the worldwide threats facing America. We’ll also hear from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about progress in the Senate for national security provisions. Plus – we t...

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Rep. Ro Khanna, ATF Director Steve Dettelbach & more 03.03.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we ask Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas what Congress and President Biden can do to secure the border. With the growing U.S. sentiment for Israel to curb their military action, we'll talk to Biden surrogate and California Congressman Ro Khanna. We’ll also hear from the House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, and Alaska GOP Senator Dan Sullivan...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Ukrainian Ambassador Markarova, Rep. Debbie Dingell & more. 25.02.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ongoing war with Hamas. We'll also talk to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), about how President Biden’s support of Israel is faring in Michigan. As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, we'll talk to Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova. We’ll also hear from Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) an...

South Carolina Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, Rep. Jim Clyburn & a presidential legacy panel 18.02.2024

This week on Face the Nation…We'll hear from both of South Carolina's Republican senators – Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham - about their recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, and how the death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny will impact the push to aid Ukraine. South Carolina Democrat Jim Clyburn, who was key to Joe Biden's 2020 primary win, gives us his view on President Biden’s reelection efforts....

Nikki Haley, Bob Bauer, Sen. Chris Murphy & more 11.02.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we talk to President Biden’s personal attorney Bob Bauer about the special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley joins us to make her case for mental competency tests for both Biden and Trump. As Israel prepares to invade southern Gaza, we check in with Connecticut Senator Chr...

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, House Intelligence Committee chairs & more 04.02.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we speak exclusively to Arizona’s independent senator Kyrsten Sinema in a rare television interview. She makes her case for a bipartisan immigration and border security bill and gives us the details of the Senate proposal. We hear from White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan as the U.S. retaliates following last week’s attack on an American military base i...

Sen. Lankford, Sen. Kaine, UAW President Shawn Fain & more 28.01.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we speak to Sen. Jim Lankford (R-OK) and Sen. Time Kaine (D-VA), as lawmakers rush to finalize a bipartisan deal and secure the southern border. White House envoy Amos Hochstein joins us in studio to discuss diplomacy in the Middle East; CBS News reporter Charlie D’Agata tells us about his experience reporting in the region. Save the Children CEO Janti Soeripto gives...

New Hampshire Primary Preview, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley & more 21.01.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we go to Michigan to speak with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about the 2024 presidential race and Biden’s handling of reproductive rights. With the polls opening in New Hampshire this week, we ask former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley about the state of the Republican race. On the anniversary weekend of the Roe v. Wade decision, we talk to Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders a...

Iowa Caucuses Preview, White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby, Sen . Joe Machin & more 14.01.2024

This week on Face the Nation, it’s Iowa Caucus Eve, but the traditional presidential campaign kickoff this year is anything but. In 2024, the starting line on the road to the Republican nomination is an icy one with subzero wind chill temperatures predicted for Monday’s Iowa Caucuses. But with the once robust GOP field shrinking, few candidates are still committed. We'll have some striking insight...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Liz Cheney & more. 07.01.2024

This week on Face the Nation, we traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border for a firsthand look at what a growing number of Americans are calling a “crisis.” We share our conversation with the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the border. As the Iowa caucuses approach, Republican presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis shares his vision for how he would handle the border if elected. On the third...

Crisis at the US Southern Border 31.12.2023

This week on Face the Nation- at year’s end America's immigration system is in crisis. Will 2024 finally bring some solutions? Meanwhile, bipartisan negotiators in the Senate are struggling to strike a deal that might overhaul immigration laws for the first time in nearly 40 years. We check in with a top Republican negotiator, Sen. Lindsey Graham. And we'll hear from two Democratic mayors who say...

Predictions for 2024: Correspondents Weigh In 24.12.2023

This week on Face the Nation, we look ahead to 2024 with our year-end correspondent roundtables as we enter a consequential election year and as Congress’ to-do list grows. Plus, a reflection on political upheaval and global crisis during 2023. Finally, we discuss the good news from the past 12 months as the year comes to a close.

New 2024 Polling, Chris Christie, Sen. Chris Coons & more 17.12.2023

This week on Face the Nation, a new CBS News survey of voters in Iowa and New Hampshire shows a ray of hope for Republicans who want to deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination. We talk with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, then turn to efforts being made on an immigration deal that could help free up funding to Ukraine and Israel. Rep. Tony Gonzales, Sen. Chris Coons and Ukraine's Ambassado...

Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Bernie Sanders & more 10.12.2023

This week on Face the Nation, we take a closer look at the challenges facing the country's leaders: inflation, immigration at the border, foreign policy and more. As Washington prepares for the holidays, Congress is at yet another impasse, and President Biden is stepping up his battle cry for 2024. We talk to Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford...

House Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Mike Turner, National Security Council’s John Kirby & more 03.12.2023

This week on Face the Nation, US officials step up their pressure on Israel to do more to protect civilians as the Israeli offensive resumes. We have the latest on the conflict, plus we'll talk with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner about his concerns about our own ability to prevent attacks here in the US. Six weeks out from the first votes in the 2024 presidential contest, we tal...

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani | Full Interview 27.11.2023

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani joins Face the Nation in first interview since Qatar helped broker the hostage deal between Hamas and Israel.

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