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Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
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Face the Nation: Turner, Cruz, panel on Iran
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Ted Cruz and a panel consisting of Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor, Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie.
McKenzie: Too soon for "off-ramp" in Iran
Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss what's next for Iran after the U.S.-Israeli military mission and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he discussed the situation in Iran with President Trump "at length" during the president's visit to Texas on Friday, with Cruz adding, "my counsel to him was that the Iranian regime has never been weaker, that it was teetering, and now was the time."
Turner: Iran "remained a threat"
Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Iran "remained a threat" to the U.S. and Israel before the military action, and the two nations "had the opportunity to take an action to eliminate that threat."
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Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat from Connecticut, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump "wouldn't get that authorization" from Congress to launch the massive military operation in Iran, adding that he believes the White House "has to plan for the chaos that is unfolding right now in the Middle East."
Cotton: No "simple answer" on Iran leader
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Full Interview: Sen. Tom Cotton
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran continue into a second day after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton joins, as well as Sens. Chris Murphy and Ted Cruz.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the Supreme Court struck a blow to President Trump's tariffs, Margaret Brennan spoke to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank president. Plus, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi joined.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as Democrats refuse to vote to fund DHS with changes to ICE, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Trump administration border czar Tom Homan. Plus, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Thom Tillis join.
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As Washington turns its eyes toward the upcoming midterm elections and the Trump administration moderates its tone on deportations while ramping up efforts to undermine confidence in our election process, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" speaks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we speak to mayors from cities across the country as anger at ICE persists across the country, plus our interview with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Tom Cotton and Chris Murphy join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour and Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 1, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 1, 2026.
Full Transcript: Key mediator in U.S.-Iran talks says "deal is within our reach"
He also said, "I don't think any alternative to diplomacy is going to solve this problem."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026.
Transcript: Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Govs. Laura Kelly of Kansas, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Mike Braun of Indiana and Mike DeWine of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026.
Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026.
Transcript: Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank president, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank president, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 22, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe.
Transcript: Rep. Robert Garcia on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Robert Garcia, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 15, 2026.
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