Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

Kristi Noem, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, discusses the contentious federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis, defending actions of ICE amidst rising public dissent. U.S. Senator Mark Warner highlights the implications of tariffs on NATO allies and the geopolitical challenges presented by President Trump's interest in Greenland. Meanwhile, Representative Mike Turner emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong alliances and respecting international partnerships to bolster U.S. power. Tensions run high as these leaders navigate complex national and international landscapes.

Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota congresswoman known for her advocacy on civil rights, discusses the protests in her state and calls for accountability in law enforcement. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addresses the complexities of engaging with Venezuela's oil markets amid political turmoil. Senator Tim Kaine emphasizes the need for congressional approval on military actions concerning Iran. Meanwhile, María Elvira Salazar sheds light on the Venezuelan opposition's strategies and regional implications for Cuba's stability. It's a compelling conversation on pivotal global issues.

U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses U.S. strategies in post-Maduro Venezuela, focusing on oil sanctions and military leverage. Senator Tom Cotton praises intelligence efforts while outlining goals for stability and the removal of foreign influence. Representative Jim Himes raises concerns over the administration's lack of Congressional outreach and the complexities of post-conflict governance. Senator Chris Van Hollen critiques motives behind U.S. actions and highlights the plight of detained Americans, questioning the legality of forceful regime change.

Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, shares insights into the current economic landscape. He highlights consumer spending growth despite low sentiment and discusses how income levels are influencing this trend. Moynihan also addresses potential risks such as geopolitical tensions and labor shortages impacting small businesses. He emphasizes the role of AI in banking, mentioning its cautious implementation for customer trust. Additionally, he advocates for financial education and child investment accounts, while reflecting on the Fed's influence on consumers.

This week on Face the Nation, as 2025 comes to an end, we'll look ahead to what's on the horizon for 2026 and more. We'll turn to Wall Street and the Chairman and CEO of Bank of America Brian Moynihan for the industry's economic forecast.  We'll discuss national security threats and challenges from the increasing use of artificial intelligence with CBS News contributors Sam Vinograd and Chris Krebs.  And we'll wrap up and look to the new year with our CBS News Washington correspondents in our annual roundtable.   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

This week on Face the Nation, the long-awaited release of the Epstein files has begun, and will that good news about inflation improve America's views about President Trump's handling of the economy? President Trump is wrapping up the year with a tighter focus on the economy and affordability, both in the Oval Office, and on the midterms campaign trail, boasting of his 2025 accomplishments. Our new CBS poll shows that half the country says Trump's policies are making them financially worse off. We check in with CBS News' Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto on the latest data. Plus, White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett weighs in on state of the economy and more. Then, a bipartisan conversation with the two members of Congress who pushed to pass the law calling for the Epstein files to be made public. Has the Trump administration obeyed that law? We talk with Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie and California Democrat Ro Khanna. Finally, we talk with the Executive Director of UNICEF Catherine Russell about the children of Sudan and Gaza, and the new head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Paul Coakley weighs in on the Church's position on immigration and deportation policies. 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

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, escaped from Venezuela last week to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Margaret Brennan spoke to her Friday in an exclusive interview, her first comments to U.S. media since receiving the coveted award.  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

This week on Face the Nation, breaking overnight, mass shootings at Brown University and at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, plus our exclusive interview with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace prize winner María Corina Machado. On Saturday, the president paid tribute to our nation's finest in that time honored American tradition, the Army-Navy football game. Army won the coin toss, but Navy won the game on what was a sobering Saturday.  Earlier, President Trump responded to the news of an ISIS attack on U.S. forces in Syria that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter.  As the foreign policy challenges continue for Mr. Trump, so do America's concerns about high prices. More than 20 million Americans also face skyrocketing health care premiums under Obamacare in the New Year. We talk with White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner. Finally, in a conversation you'll see only on CBS, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tells us why she's so committed to democracy in her country, despite the risks she faces.   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

This week on Face the Nation, as Americans say they're feeling the pain of higher prices this holiday season, we speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. And as Trump's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubles down on those boat strikes in the Caribbean, the debate over whether they were lawful ramps up on Capitol Hill. We talk to the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Connecticut's Jim Himes. Plus, the deportation roundups continue in the nation's cities, this time targeting communities in Minneapolis. Rep. Ilhan Omar joins us to discuss. And finally, a panel of advisers chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends a major change to vaccine guidance for newborns. Hear from former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. 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

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly shooting of national guard troops in DC. The suspect is an Afghan national and the president is accusing the Biden administration of allowing thousands of Afghans in the country without proper vetting. We bring you the latest on the shooting, and the swift policy response. Meanwhile, the president's diplomats push for peace in Ukraine and the pressure campaign in Venezuela intensifies. We get the latest on both fronts from Republican Congressman Mike Turner and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine. Finally, we check in with President Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett on the biggest shopping weekend of the year, and get a reality check on the worsening hunger crisis with Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. 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