https://www.cbsnews.com/ Face The Nation From CBSNews.com Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:16 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/volodymyr-zelenskyy-ukraine-president-russia-abducting-kids/ This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime. Sun, 31 May 2026 15:24:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/088045ed-c13f-4d3f-a5c5-301a8a5e5beb/thumbnail/60x60/a88b7348604f6f42e88f26eb2b399e04/1780245035438.png ee97f41f-6ef0-40cd-8ed7-00279642fd55 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zelenskyy-ukraine-more-pressure-putin-negotiate-deal-russia/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/7e7bb73e-907e-416e-aac7-8feacbedd7d2/thumbnail/60x60/e6caa4c6edcfa4e88696ac564a545ca3/cbsn-fusion-ukraine-bracing-big-attacks-russia-zelenskyy-says-thumbnail.jpg 57825927-7046-4be6-a5f6-d3109fdfbd6a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mike-pence-anti-weaponization-fund-trump/ Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans. Sun, 31 May 2026 13:41:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/0bcfa7d6-0808-46f4-afda-2bc716ba70d1/thumbnail/60x60/fcb21c44f166129bff2218a387818f6b/cbsn-fusion-pence-says-he-has-certainly-seen-evidence-that-white-house-is-whitewashing-jan-6-attack-thumbnail.jpg 7559903b-0e1c-403f-b5af-39303139b370 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cindy-mccain-says-theres-the-risk-of-losing-a-generation-of-children-with-middle-east-crisis/ Cindy McCain, the executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as the crisis in the Middle East continues and more children face starvation, malnutrition and lack of access to housing, clean food and water, "we're looking at possibly losing a generation of children." Sun, 31 May 2026 13:26:01 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/db98ac9f-ae0b-4322-8450-50fa577e6645/thumbnail/60x60/963b8268edd307d1ce100424e090df31/cbsn-fusion-cindy-mccain-says-theres-the-risk-of-losing-a-generation-of-children-with-middle-east-crisis-thumbnail.jpg 9bd20dde-d4d8-4044-b0fa-e20edd95b6ac https://www.cbsnews.com/video/face-the-nation-pence-mccain/ Missed the second half of the show? Former Vice President Mike Pence and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain join. Sun, 31 May 2026 12:49:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/5678cb7c-ac54-4b31-910f-b87f96791e1e/thumbnail/60x60/4eaab28ef7009a1fc3a6f249ff687cff/untitled-design-2026-05-31t112940-253.jpg 6f56e32b-6deb-47fc-a25e-e256cb7fc5e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/zelenskyy-says-more-pressure-is-needed-to-get-putin-to-table-to-negotiate-peace-deal/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "more pressure" is needed to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table to end the war. The interview was taped on May 29. Sun, 31 May 2026 12:23:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/0d7268d2-699e-455d-b516-c2e568f87440/thumbnail/60x60/d0716a82fc254589723a2bf651c896e2/cbsn-fusion-zelenskyy-says-more-pressure-is-needed-to-get-putin-to-table-to-negotiate-peace-deal-thumbnail.jpg 396d9bb0-f9e3-4211-9b83-12d9bb9c34ec https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sen-chris-murphy-says-ending-the-war-in-iran-will-be-his-top-priority-in-questions-to-rubio/ Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "ending the war with Iran" will be his top priority when Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee this week. Sun, 31 May 2026 12:21:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/ab8f4063-d577-4270-8617-7c1ed9bacc62/thumbnail/60x60/2ef53716c796a988e025f983beb0351c/cbsn-fusion-sen-chris-murphy-says-ending-the-war-in-iran-will-be-his-top-priority-in-questions-to-rubio-thumbnail.jpg 07809edd-4d7d-4b54-a7c9-b47e67854587 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-orders-trumps-name-be-removed-from-kennedy-center/ A federal judge on Friday ordered that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center, "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it." The judge also ruled that the Kennedy Center's board, led by Mr. Trump's handpicked trustees, cannot move forward with its plan to close the facility in July for a multi-year renovation. Sun, 31 May 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/1fc7b887-9ad6-4658-85b6-c6a255339034/thumbnail/60x60/7387e820a1d85bb73dc6ad5c4dd77be6/cbsn-fusion-judge-orders-trumps-name-be-removed-from-kennedy-center-thumbnail.jpg c32c7441-f895-44a9-b89e-4459ecbb56cf https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pence-says-he-has-certainly-seen-evidence-that-white-house-is-whitewashing-jan-6-attack/ Former Vice President Mike Pence told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he's "certainly seen evidence" that the current Trump administration is whitewashing the Jan. 6 attack. "I was offended on the anniversary of Jan. 6 when the White House put out a timeline that literally blamed Capitol Hill police for the riot that took place that day," he added. Sun, 31 May 2026 11:54:34 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/0bcfa7d6-0808-46f4-afda-2bc716ba70d1/thumbnail/60x60/fcb21c44f166129bff2218a387818f6b/cbsn-fusion-pence-says-he-has-certainly-seen-evidence-that-white-house-is-whitewashing-jan-6-attack-thumbnail.jpg 51d4fc10-5100-4e13-9970-21e02ca780d7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/open-this-is-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-may-31-2026/ This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provides an update on the war as his country braces for new potential Russian attacks. Former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Chris Murphy, and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain also join. Sun, 31 May 2026 11:07:40 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/31/9df4cc68-8a9a-4eb8-aa7b-df47ecf392e4/thumbnail/60x60/41acf1ba86ca3635bda06ae71d115a4a/cbsn-fusion-open-this-is-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-may-31-2026-thumbnail.jpg 59771cc0-26cc-45d1-b233-02da19210dbd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/full-interview-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy/ Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. Sun, 31 May 2026 08:33:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/30/853fdd3e-d90a-4f75-bba0-11cc1ffb4075/thumbnail/60x60/8c30c070dd3e15d4a985e09c619ad229/screenshot-2026-05-30-at-1-05-12-pm.png 15921670-75dc-4b67-bc28-3072b982a941 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/full-interview-world-food-programme-executive-director-cindy-mccain-053126/ Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/30/8b3eb4c9-8924-4e3b-ad50-f1f9b841870f/thumbnail/60x60/8275cd33cb52230ee13cf5fbaec3ee6b/screenshot-2026-05-30-at-2-56-24-pm.png cc2571b7-d19e-4e80-bee2-644d6052cbd3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zelenskyy-ukraine-bracing-for-russia-attacks/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:52:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/db44903c-e370-4fd8-9264-df520b3c7b7b/thumbnail/60x60/862a45b20bb679c9243cb75f2ac108c6/0.png 3711224c-4167-466a-8851-dca35bbf0bff https://www.cbsnews.com/news/face-the-nation-margaret-brennan-guests-may-31-2026/ This week's guests include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy and former Vice President Mike Pence. Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/db44903c-e370-4fd8-9264-df520b3c7b7b/thumbnail/60x60/862a45b20bb679c9243cb75f2ac108c6/0.png a191f7b2-e241-420e-9586-3f247a975bc7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-is-bracing-for-big-attacks-from-russia/ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that his country is bracing for "big attacks" from Russia on Friday or Saturday night. "Our people have to be very, very careful, cautious, and children, and they have to use bomb shelters...nobody knows 100%, but there is a high percent," Zelenskyy said in an interview airing Sunday. Fri, 29 May 2026 12:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/1ebc9f70-016e-4e61-a523-bf5867c453a2/thumbnail/60x60/dd1ee444d6fea1bb1b0ba799346b9682/ftn-zelensky-4-social-1-28-546555.png 915ee775-2fc5-4e3e-b952-7f1b8b8afd78 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dr-deborah-birx-says-theres-a-deep-bench-to-cdc-fda-to-respond-to-ebola/ Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped coordinate the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there's a deep bench" at the CDC, FDA to facilitate an Ebola response despite that neither agency has a confirmed agency head. Sun, 24 May 2026 13:36:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/fefeffce-f94a-4518-af5c-d03f0f159257/thumbnail/60x60/08f437287d02450a329436663aaea349/cbsn-fusion-dr-deborah-birx-says-theres-a-deep-bench-to-cdc-fda-to-respond-to-ebola-thumbnail.jpg a19fd8d4-073f-4df1-bf0d-4f95df42401b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kevin-hassett-says-consumer-sentiment-should-be-renamed-political-sentiment/ As the Dow Jones hit an all-time high this week, consumer sentiment hit an all-time low, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes "we should stop calling it consumer sentiment and start calling it political sentiment, because it's really a political variable." Sun, 24 May 2026 13:32:35 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/80bb9cd1-954e-4184-8892-e47ff1f4da1c/thumbnail/60x60/a8b651c55e6806174b1de8e0a1d5d351/cbsn-fusion-kevin-hassett-says-consumer-sentiment-should-be-renamed-political-sentiment-thumbnail.jpg cdd04260-b578-4756-8800-f0cad6d9d934 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rep-mike-lawler-shameful-that-people-feel-its-okay-to-engage-in-antisemitic-conduct/ Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, who are on the House Problem Solvers Caucus, have both been working to tide the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Lawler, who recently was subjected to an antisemitic comment by Sen. Rand Paul's son, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the idea that people feel it's okay to engage in that type of conduct is shameful." Sun, 24 May 2026 12:59:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/337d7556-b19e-4810-a76e-0d147679873d/thumbnail/60x60/7de1f7ff20b163ec11cd5ef29e92ded4/cbsn-fusion-rep-mike-lawler-shameful-that-people-feel-its-okay-to-engage-in-antisemitic-conduct-thumbnail.jpg e62de9e8-3b9d-4287-846b-d5d27b2be863 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sen-chris-van-hollen-says-we-should-get-rid-of-this-political-slush-fund-about-doj-fund/ Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes that there is an appetite within the Republican conference to "get rid of this political slush fund," referring to the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. "This is really corrupt from the start," he added. Sun, 24 May 2026 12:53:41 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/5cad89c4-0a4f-4c0b-8624-14f927bf21c5/thumbnail/60x60/81ed9b6deb3857bdaa7de221d78b57a5/cbsn-fusion-sen-chris-van-hollen-says-we-should-get-rid-of-this-political-slush-fund-about-doj-fund-thumbnail.jpg 00cfa9cc-3f90-4317-833f-4442e9d5bc1a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/medal-of-honor-recipients-lt-col-william-swenson-ret-command-sgt-matthew-williams-ret/ On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan. Sun, 24 May 2026 12:37:08 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/1ee5750a-5253-4ac9-b711-869336f9b816/thumbnail/60x60/6973f7309bdcc219802b82b564476f98/cbsn-fusion-medal-of-honor-recipients-lt-col-william-swenson-ret-command-sgt-matthew-williams-ret-thumbnail.jpg 9f52735c-2953-47ed-9212-a213eb38b54e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rubio-says-significant-progress-has-been-made-in-iran-talks-but-not-final-progress/ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that "significant progress" had been made in peace talks with Iran, but not "final progress" after President Trump's call with leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Tel Aviv. Sun, 24 May 2026 10:52:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/f4c0f75a-b49a-47bf-8d7e-4e22b6e4958a/thumbnail/60x60/b54dbf49c4c7da8a7a60b157fc664098/cbsn-fusion-rubio-says-significant-progress-has-been-made-in-iran-talks-but-not-final-progress-thumbnail.jpg 903d70c1-5a9e-4f87-bdc2-428a79abf661 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/full-interview-lt-col-william-wwenson-and-command-sgt-matthew-williams/ Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Medal of Honor recipients Retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, a portion of which aired on May 24, 2026. Sun, 24 May 2026 10:47:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/c1368051-b29d-4352-9d56-be64905a664f/thumbnail/60x60/28f97aefa02549c76b2499fec8a200a4/untitled-design-2026-05-24t083843-391.jpg 0442c684-b343-4396-af97-fdaea4ece099 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/open-this-is-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-may-24-2026/ This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Master Sgt. Matthew Williams join. Sun, 24 May 2026 10:36:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/24/075575ba-6e39-4b8d-9561-778a0ad96a37/thumbnail/60x60/36e9490a488d0d8f1a2f78836087a83a/cbsn-fusion-open-this-is-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-may-24-2026-thumbnail.jpg 1caf41a1-72a7-4c49-b3ef-b096b97df3e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-guests-may-24-2026/ This week's guests include Sen. Chris Van Hollen, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and former White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx. Sat, 23 May 2026 16:41:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/04/431602e6-f861-4983-9c55-7da15a1b75a5/thumbnail/60x60/b556fae28900c2d785e8354fbc2f1ffe/1767546529444.png 62c702c4-719d-434f-8ebd-d88eb727319e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/face-the-nation-fitzpatrick-suozzi-and-gates/ Missed the second half of the show? Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi of the Problem Solvers Caucus join, plus an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Sun, 17 May 2026 14:49:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/17/a36458d0-e75d-4acc-b9e4-851c1d253229/thumbnail/60x60/396f8adda7ff95847c6063a45e9f58e4/1779035783284.png 9cd0acfd-350f-4688-a08d-15e7887ee928 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-news-poll-finds-many-voice-frustration-with-trumps-economic-approach/ A new CBS News poll finds most Americans are stressed about finances and many are frustrated by President Trump's economic approach. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto goes into the findings on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Sun, 17 May 2026 14:40:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/17/2549d8f8-eb5c-4c9a-9396-f136d0e9fa00/thumbnail/60x60/dc89e5b348f04f9c24a579f31ac14c42/cbsn-fusion-cbs-news-poll-finds-many-voice-frustration-with-trumps-economic-approach-thumbnail.jpg 6187a753-e30e-4177-b426-9d747e3d586d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/robert-gates-says-it-would-be-a-mistake-for-the-us-to-change-its-rhetoric-on-taiwan/ After President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping "talked a lot about Taiwan," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes "it would be a mistake to change the carefully worded position of the United States with respect to Taiwan." Sun, 17 May 2026 13:33:43 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/17/276c24ee-b43e-4c71-a8ab-61c09fd64a56/thumbnail/60x60/691105736f7b388e8b2c2592b0e14e74/cbsn-fusion-robert-gates-says-it-would-be-a-mistake-for-the-us-to-change-its-rhetoric-on-taiwan-thumbnail.jpg 6ddfffd4-2ec1-4781-9b63-c7aadb683284 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rep-brian-fitzpatrick-says-gerrymandering-is-corrosive-to-our-democracy/ Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick joined Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, the co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," saying that gerrymandering is "one of the most, if not the most, corrosive things to our democracy that I can imagine." Sun, 17 May 2026 12:59:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/17/dd1b7c82-c077-45fb-9d64-da6cef475413/thumbnail/60x60/c0f813d880ea3440469dab95d86ba3b8/cbsn-fusion-rep-brian-fitzpatrick-says-gerrymandering-is-corrosive-to-our-democracy-thumbnail.jpg cdaf42b8-2122-4aa3-8b20-7de590e91b4b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taiwan-peace-stability-trouble-china-alexander-yui/ Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit. Sun, 17 May 2026 11:42:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/17/2be5654c-a585-4aac-8ecb-86fbe124dc30/thumbnail/60x60/d0ac9ee4114e0bc83ff4fa7e504d2ade/1779029302982.png 02ec4a86-7cd3-44fa-b7bd-a76261f8f1f8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-threat-to-us-collapse-robert-gates-face-the-nation/ In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk." 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