Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, could the fragile temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas create space for a diplomatic breakthrough? We bring you an exclusive interview with one of the deal's architects, the Prime Minister of Qatar, on the fate of the remaining hostages, and how long this truce could last. Plus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and a look at the global consequences of...

This week on Face the Nation: From the Middle East to the Pacific Rim, America’s influence is being tested. Are we any closer to rescuing the more than 200 hostages still held by Hamas? We check in with some key players from the Biden administration, Capitol Hill, and around the world. Then, after President Biden's long-anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, what's nex...

This week on Face the Nation: fighting intensifies in the Middle East as hostage negotiations continue. President of Israel Isaac Herzog, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and International President of Doctors Without Borders Christos Christou give a look at the war from all fronts. Congress continues to wrestle aid to Israel, border security, and a government shutdown; Sen. Mark Warner...

For Country Caucus co-chairs Representative Tony Gonzales and Representative Jason Crow join "Face the Nation" to discuss bipartisanship. 

This week on Face the Nation: the very latest on the Israel-Hamas war while emotions rise in the US. As Secretary Blinken continues his tour in the Middle East, we speak to Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog and Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Dr. Husam Zomlot; Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer gives updates on the US front. And Ambassador of Ukraine to the US Oksana Markarova j...

This week on Face the Nation: the very latest on the Israel-Hamas war and the escalating threats in the Mideast. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan shares where the US stands 23 days into the ongoing war. Former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Joseph Votel lays out his analysis of the escalation and what to expect as violence rages on. And ICRC Director-General Robert Mardini gives a look...

This week on Face the Nation, we bring you the latest on the Israel-Hamas war with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini gives updates on aid efforts in Gaza. And while President Biden requests more than $100 billion of national security, the House of Representatives remains paralyzed; Liz Cheney weighs i...

This week on Face the Nation, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the role of the US in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Then, Florida Governor and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis gives details on the return of Americans from a volatile war zone. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) discusses aid for Israel and Ukraine as the House of Representatives remains para...

Listen to the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates from October 6, 2023.

This week on Face the Nation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog join the show as war erupts in Israel. And after the stunning ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the eight Republicans who voted to topple their speaker, shares her motive. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker an...

This week on Face the Nation, crisis averted as Congress passes a short-term funding extension to keep the government open. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins the broadcast for a Sunday morning exclusive interview. Plus, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Trump administration Defense Secretary Mark Esper talk about the debate over funding for Ukraine. Also, we hear from the heads of the sel...

This week on Face the Nation, New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins the show as labor protests expand with workers in 38 locations in 20 states. Also, with America's southern border under strain once again, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales shares his view on what he's seeing in his district and whether the issue could complicate spending negotiations on Capitol Hill. Retur...

This week on Face the Nation, a historic strike hits one of America's major industries. President Biden's economic agenda is in the crosshairs as the United Auto Workers go on strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers, demanding higher pay and benefits. We'll get the latest from UAW president Shawn Fain and Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Also, we'll have new CBS poll data to...

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn was with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when  Russia invaded Ukraine  — as he filmed a documentary, "Superpower," that was intended to be about a comedy superstar-turned-president but ended up being about an existential threat to democracy. He spoke with Margaret Brennan in an extended conversation, here's a listen:

This week on Face the Nation, a network exclusive with Vice President Kamala Harris as top administration officials travel the world to shore up US alliances. Also, President Biden gathers with top foreign leaders in India. Secretary of State Blinken visits with President Zelenskyy in Ukraine...and Vice President Harris travels to southeast Asia overseas to confer with allies about the growing thr...

President Biden spent part of his Labor Day weekend touring damage left behind by Hurricane Idalia in Florida Notably absent? Potential rival and the current Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. With four months to go until the first primary contest... we'll take a closer look at the state of the presidential race. GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins us, we'll ask her how she's keeping up as...

This week on Face the Nation, a U.S. Osprey crashes in Australia with 23 Marines on board and three people are killed in a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus, in the wake of the first GOP presidential primary debate, candidates Mike Pence and Chris Christie join Nancy Cordes. You'll also hear from a bipartisan duo looking for solutions to the looming "child care cliff," Sou...

This week on Face the Nation, yet another extraordinary severe weather event with a West Coast Hurricane, and Republican presidential candidates prepare for the first debate -- without Donald Trump. As the recovery efforts continue in Maui, the questions about the state and local response continue to grow, we spoke exclusively with Hawaii's governor Joshua Green. Plus, with coronavirus cases on th...

This week on Face the Nation, the fires in Maui are now the deadliest in more than a century. Plus, another special counsel investigation is announced, this time focused on the president's son Hunter. Also, Iran is set to free 5 Americans, wrongfully held there for years -- what is Washington giving Tehran in exchange? We'll hear from the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Turner,...

This week on Face the Nation, the third indictment of Donald Trump takes center stage in what could be the most serious case yet against the former President. Host Major Garrett spoke with three Trump administration officials who could offer key testimony in the case: Vice President Mike Pence, and two who told Trump there was NO evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Attorney General...

This week on Face the Nation, we'll take a look at new charges filed against former President Trump in the classified documents case. Margaret Brennan speaks with two of his Republican presidential primary opponents, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson. Also, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari discusses some optimistic signs when...

This week on Face the Nation, extreme heat continues to smash records around the world and tactics being taken by Texas officials at the border to deter migrants comes under scrutiny. As July slogs on, so do the miserable temperatures and brutal severe weather episodes that are dominating the summer of '23. There's no denying it's hot or that the high temperatures are raising concerns about the fu...

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul. Plus, a look at the extreme weather.

This week on Face the Nation, climate change, the global economy, and war in eastern Europe all come to a head as President Biden prepares for an overseas summit with NATO allies. Record breaking heat is driving Americans to seek cooler temperatures, even President Biden hit the beach over the weekend to recharge before he leaves for Europe. We spoke exclusively with Treasury Secretary Janet Yelle...

This week on Face the Nation, the Supreme Court wraps up its session with some blockbuster decisions reinforcing its conservative power, dealing potentially serious blows to some younger voters when it comes to education. Margaret spoke with former Vice President and 2024 GOP contender Mike Pence about the conservative take on the court's decisions, plus he's just back from Ukraine. University of...