Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on Face the Nation, the Trump administration builds up the federal presence in the nation's capital to crack down on crime, as the President vows to use similar tactics in other US cities. The number of national guard troops sent to protect Washington continues to grow as President Trump praises his own plan to clean up the city. But as Mr. Trump dismissed district leaders' claim of a 30-year low in violent crime, he's vowing a similar surge in Chicago, New York, and other cities. What could that mean for public safety in your community? We'll check in with Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore and New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler. Then, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hints at an interest rate cut, but he also cautions that the U.S. economy is facing challenging times. We get a reality check on Powell's speech and state of the economy from economist Mohamed El Erian. Plus, a UN-backed group confirms residents of Gaza City are facing catastrophic conditions of famine and warn that it will soon expand to other areas within the Gaza Strip.  New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen is visiting the region and will join us. We talk with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell as well. 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

Listen to Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a portion of which aired on Face the Nation on August 17, 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, after President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet face to face in Alaska, Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins us to describe what went on in the room where it all went down and what could happen next. Questions remain following that three-hour meeting that ended abruptly, as President Trump adopts Putin's roadmap for ending the war in Ukraine--no cease-fire, but negotiations for a lasting peace in the conflict. But what about the other countries, like Ukraine, and its western allies, who are still tightly aligned? We hear from Trump's former National Security Council’s Russia expert Fiona Hill, Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Colorado Democrat Jason Crow. Plus, World Central Kitchen Founder José Andrés will join us following his trip to Gaza where a humanitarian crisis persists. 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

Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, discusses the critical state of European security and the challenges posed by Russia's aggression. Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador, shares urgent insights on her country's need for a ceasefire amid ongoing conflict. Senator Mark Kelly highlights personal experiences from ICE facilities, shedding light on immigration and border security issues. Together, they navigate pressing geopolitical tensions and the human stories behind policy decisions, emphasizing the delicate balance between diplomacy and national safety.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's tariff policy. 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

Jamieson Greer, a former trade representative under President Trump, shares insights on current trade negotiations and the implications of tariffs. Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, discusses the economy's response to these tariffs. Canadian Minister Dominic LeBlanc weighs in on U.S.-Canada trade relations. Dr. Mehmet Oz sheds light on changes to Medicaid, while Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights challenges in rural healthcare and the impact of federal policies in New Mexico. It’s a thought-provoking dive into critical economic and healthcare issues.

This week features seasoned journalists and political figures, including Elizabeth Palmer, senior foreign correspondent; Russell Vought, the White House budget director; Chris Van Hollen, Maryland senator; and Jean-Noël Barrot, French foreign minister. They delve into the implications of Trump's budget cuts and partisan tensions over funding essential social programs. Barrot discusses France's diplomatic efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need for international cooperation. Vought and Van Hollen also explore the complexities of the U.S. economic policy amidst rising tensions.

This week on Face the Nation, the clock ticks as tariff deadlines loom. The Trump administration promised 90 deals in 90 days, but that didn't happen and if the goalposts move again, will Americans face a summer price hike as steep tariffs kick in? We ask one of the key negotiators, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Plus, we take a look at the unfolding battle over interest rates with Democratic Congressman Jim Himes, who sits on the House Financial Services Committee. Then, as ICE ramps up deportation efforts, we sit down with Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to discuss the latest at the agency and the criticisms of its enforcement policies. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also weighs in and discusses the impact of those ICE arrests in her city. Finally, as the administration crosses a key milestone, we check in with CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto on what Americans think of President Trump’s first six months in office. 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

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 more still missing. Was it a preventable tragedy? We talk with Washington's Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the committee that oversees the National Weather Service. And, with Russian attacks on Ukraine intensifying, and the president's increasing annoyance with Vladimir Putin, we get an update from the two senators pushing for punishing sanctions on Russia, South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham and Connecticut Democrat Richard Blumenthal. Finally, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill joins to help us understand the complicated world of cryptocurrency. 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, 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 deficit increases, cuts to Medicaid, and other provisions⁠⁠. We talk with the head of the White House National Economic Council Kevin Hassett⁠. New York Democratic ⁠Congressman Tom Suozzi joins us to discuss ⁠his party's plan to build on voter apprehension about the new law. Finally, CBS ⁠Evening News Co-Anchor John Dickerson talks to filmmaker and historian Ken Burns about his new project as America moves towards marking our 250th year.⁠ He tells us why the lessons learned by our forefathers still apply today. 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