Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump travels to Asia hoping to make trade deals with foreign friends, and adversaries, alike. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shares breaking news in advance of the much anticipated meeting between Trump and Xi. As the president works to make deals abroad, the standoff over funding the government continues back at home. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries will be here to discuss the path forward as the shutdown nears the one month mark. Plus, as the military buildup in the Caribbean continues, questions remain on what the Trump administration’s endgame is in the region. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells us what Americans should expect. We also talk with Congressman John Moolenaar, the head of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, as the White House charts a path forward on a potential TikTok deal. 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, tensions build in the Caribbean and President Trump continues to push for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. The commander in chief raises the pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as U.S. forces continue their campaign against alleged drug traffickers on the Latin American nation’s coast. We get the latest from around the world from Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. Then, as the government shutdown persists, questions mount on when the end will be in sight. Republican Senator Katie Britt joins us to discuss the path forward to reopening the government and a new White House plan to expand access to fertility treatments. Plus, as Trump's tariffs continue evolving, we get an update on the global economy from the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde. Finally, a conversation with three college professors on how the Trump administration's demands to align schools with his priorities could change their jobs, their institutions and their students. 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

President Trump prepares to head to Israel as the deadline to release the remaining hostages nears. Meanwhile, some federal employees will miss paychecks -- others face pink slips as the government shutdown drags on. We'll talk to Vice President JD Vance. Hopeful Gazans have begun the trek back to their homes as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold, but the rebuilding and recovery ahead is daunting. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty explains his country’s role in the next phase of peace talks.  With the shutdown now in its twelfth day, more federal facilities are facing closure, paychecks are on the verge of being missed -- and the Trump administration has begun sending reduction in force notices to some federal employees. Democrats Chris Murphy and Jim Himes weigh in on their party’s strategy and if negotiations with the other side are on the table.  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, nearly two years after the October 7 massacre, is a serious plan for a full hostage release and cease-fire in Gaza finally materializing? Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells us where that deal stands, and what's ahead for the region. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the government shutdown continues, with no end in sight. We talk with Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about whether either party can break through the gridlock. We also take a closer look at the Trump Department of War's new rules for the military. Illinois Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth joins us, as well as retired Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, to discuss the changes and what comes next for the Pentagon. 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 says another blue city needs federal protection for agents conducting immigration roundups. How will Americans be impacted by the president's latest announcement? We talk with the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Rand Paul, to hear his thoughts on the president's plans. Then, as the clock ticks down again towards a potential government shutdown, this round of the Washington blame game has the potential to hurt more than just the two parties. We ask two key democrats in the Senate, Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar and Virginia's Tim Kaine weigh in on the likelihood of a shutdown and how to avert it.  Plus, Mr. Trump put his political opponents on notice after directing his Justice Department to indict former FBI director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress. But what will be the impact on the federal justice system? Former Trump special counsel in the Russia election interference investigation Ty Cobb gives us insight.  Finally, Russia launches another massive attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles on Ukraine's capital city. Republican Congressman Mike Turner just returned from the region and also joins us to discuss his visit and how the US will respond. 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 world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, we look ahead to the biggest issues the world will tackle. With Russia and Israel intensifying their offensive efforts in both the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, we'll preview a crucial week ahead as President Trump heads to his first U.N. meeting of his second term.  We sit down with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss why France and other U.S. allies are moving ahead with recognizing Palestinian statehood, despite strong opposition from the U.S. and Israel.  Plus, we traveled to Syria for an upcoming 60 Minutes piece and spoke to the country's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa. He'll be the first Syrian President to address the UN in nearly 60 years. We'll tell you why he's such a controversial figure. Finally, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point. What does that signal for the economy? Former White House economic adviser Gary Cohn joins us to discuss the latest on the rate cut, the cooling labor market, tariffs and more.  It's all just ahead on Face the Nation 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 nation grapples with the violent killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. We ask House Speaker Mike Johnson how leaders can build unity in a time of deep division. Plus, we have a bipartisan conversation with Democratic Senator Chris Coons and Republican Senator James Lankford on finding common ground during turbulent times. University of Chicago professor Robert Pape joins us to discuss his research on political violence and what it reveals about the moment the nation finds itself in. Finally, as consumer prices tick up and the job market softens, the federal reserve signals a potential interest rate cut. We talk with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the state of our economy.  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, a not so hot jobs report leads to more uncertainty about the strength of the economy. Can the independent agencies at the forefront, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, maintain their independence in light of political pressure? We ask Kevin Hassett and get his take on the state of the economy. Plus, as the circle of critics grows when it comes to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s handling of vaccines and management of the CDC, we talk to Republican Senator Roger Marshall and the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, Mark Warner, joins us to weigh in on the news of the week. Also, as President Trump renames the Defense Department the Department of War and continues to warn the city of Chicago he'll soon send in federal forces, we talk to Illinois Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth. Finally, CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down new polling numbers. 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

Illinois governor JB Pritzker spoke with CBS' Ed O’Keefe to discuss the latest potential law enforcement developments in his state.  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 looks to expand immigration and crime crackdowns in more U.S. cities. We talk exclusively with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to get the latest details on what’s next. Bolstered by a drop in crime in the nation's capital following the deployment of federal forces to clean up D.C., the president sets his sights on another potential target: Chicago. We visited the windy city and toured a neighborhood where the crime rate has dropped with the Governor of Illinois, Democrat JB Pritzker. Plus, the shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After the firing of the newly confirmed director, a group of top experts quit in protest. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Céline Gounder tells us how these developments will impact public health efforts. Then, World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain joins us following a trip to Gaza, where her organization is working to feed hundreds of thousands threatened by famine. Finally, we reflect on the passing of a Washington institution, legendary CBS News radio reporter Mark Knoller.  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