Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

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

This week on Face the Nation, divisions between Congress and the White House grow on crucial conflicts, both foreign and domestic. Breaking overnight, Secretary of State Rubio and other administration officials are in Geneva, meeting with European allies about the administration's 28 point plan to end the war in Ukraine. But does the proposal favor Russia over Ukraine?  And what if President Zelenskyy doesn't accept it? We get the latest from the new Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., Olga Stefanishnya. Back home, a dangerous war of words has erupted with Democrats who served urging members of the military to side with the Constitution--and the law--when it comes to following commands from the president. The president responded saying those members in the video were "traitors" showing "seditious behavior." We cover it all with two Democrats who are facing threats of political violence because of their efforts, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Colorado Democratic Congressman Jason Crow. That, plus some tough news for the president when it comes to how Americans think he's handling the economy. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul weighs in on the path forward.  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

The shutdown is over, but the problems that led to the crisis persist, and politicians are scrambling to find ways to make prices affordable for Americans. President Trump is testing ideas to help consumers, including potential tariff dividends and fifty year mortgages Those may be a tough sell, but Mr. Trump did move to roll back tariffs on some food imports not widely produced in the U.S. One price spike that can't be fixed by easing tariffs: health care premiums, especially for those covered under Obamacare. We hear from those offering solutions for that fix and more with two members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, New York Democrat Tom Suozzi and Nebraska Republican Don Bacon, along with Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen. And, as we move into a new era of warfare, what does our military need for readiness? We talk with the Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll. 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, there's no end in sight to the longest government shutdown in history. With each passing day, the impact of the government shutdown grows, with millions of Americans now facing major disruptions, from mass flight cancellations and delays because of staffing shortages, to growing lines at food banks, as the Supreme Court lets the Trump administration withhold some money to fund food stamp benefits. We talk with Maryland's Democratic Governor Wes Moore and West Virginia's Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey about how they could fill the funding gap as safety net programs hang in limbo. The president's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett also joins us, we ask him the impact of the shutdown on the economy. Plus, we hear from two incoming governors, Abigail Spanberger of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey on their election night victories and the future of the Democrat party.  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 with Margaret Brennan," as the government shutdown stretches on, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw join to discuss the impacts. Plus, Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest CBS News poll. 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 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