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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders.Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS ... more

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Margaret Brennan sat down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro last week in Phoenixville, PA. They discussed the midterm elections, the measles outbreak in his state, and more.

This week on Face the Nation, it's down to the wire when it comes to the midterms and the Campaigner in Chief is making one final trip to the heartland to get his party to the polls. In this last weekend before election day, it's time for the final c... more

This week on Face the Nation with control of congress on the line, closing arguments from Republicans and Democrats are coming into focus with just days to go until the midterm elections.

Two presidents with competing visions for America, neither o... more

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This week on Face the Nation, midterm elections campaigning enters the home stretch, and President Trump's latest move to ease pressure on Vladimir Putin sparks fury among some Republicans.

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Todd Blanche
U.S. Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Jason Crow
Democratic congressman from Colorado and House Democrats' battleground chair
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Anthony Salvanto
CBS News elections and surveys executive director
CBS News
Episode: Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Thom Tillis
Republican U.S. senator from North Carolina
U.S. Senate
Episode: Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Gina Hinojosa
Democratic nominee for governor of Texas and state legislator
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Mike Turner
Ohio Republican congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, FL State Rep. Angie Nixon, Sen. Kevin Cramer
Angie Nixon
Florida Democratic Senate nominee and community and union organizer
Florida House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, FL State Rep. Angie Nixon, Sen. Kevin Cramer
Kevin Cramer
North Dakota Republican senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Rep. Mike Turner, FL State Rep. Angie Nixon, Sen. Kevin Cramer
Shyam Sankar
Chief technology officer of Palantir and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel
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Episode: Extended Interview: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar

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Margaret Brennan
Host of Face the Nation, CBS News

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  • Boycott CBS

    Newest MAGA simps. Avoid and boycott.

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  • Margaret, Get Tougher!

    I listen to this show because I think it’s important to hear people’s perspectives. Margaret does push back, but not as strongly now. When you listen to what these people say, average people don’t learn the truth and can’t hold on to the real story. It’s a way for them to come on and just give propoganda, and this is allowed? We need someone who can clarify what’s really happening to those who are listening. For JD Vance to equate undocumented migrants with violent criminals repeatedly, for exam... more

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    Sad what happened to a once good program at a once good network. I started watching back in the Dickerson days. Now part of the CBS propaganda machine.

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    Send her to El Salvador-CECOT. People in power who do bad things deserve to face the harshest consequences.

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Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Q: Is it truly the case that one man and his whim, an unelected official, can have such unilateral influence over our national security policy?
Jason Crow says it appears that Elon Musk has such influence, calling it disturbing and saying lawmakers have demanded answers and accountability.
Attorney General Todd Blacnhe, Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Jason Crow
Q: Do you share the view that there should be no interruption in the usual course of counting and certifying the results in the states?
Todd Blanche says the Justice Department does not want to intervene in elections but may do so when the facts and law require it.
Sec. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sen. John Barrasso
Q: So you believe that the existing laws on the books should be able to handle technology as it develops?
Shyam Sankar says current laws address many AI-related concerns, though some additional measures may be needed as the technology develops.
Sec. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sen. John Barrasso
Q: What is needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias?
Markwayne Mullin says federal agencies prepositioned resources and coordinated with governors and local responders, with FEMA and the Coast Guard assisting recovery and rescue efforts.
Rep. Mike Turner, FL State Rep. Angie Nixon, Sen. Kevin Cramer
Q: What elements of the Democratic Socialist platform drew you to it? How do you define your vision here?
Nixon says her priorities are access to quality health care, fully funded public schools and housing, and argues that people should not face bankruptcy because they need medical care.

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What is Face the Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features high-profile policymakers, health and national security experts, and technology leaders in wide-ranging discussions on current global and domestic issues. Episodes commonly tackle foreign policy, national security, election integrity, public health, and governance, often pairing lawmakers with policy experts or agency leaders to dissect complex issues such as Iran strategy, FDA/public health policy, AI governance, and bipartisan approaches to governance. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from U.S. senators and representatives to agency heads, NGO leaders, and tech executives—providing a balance of political analysis, real-world policy implications, and cross-partisan perspectives. Potential listeners can expect in-dep... more

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