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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins to discuss recent federal action in Minneapolis. The city's mayor, Jacob Frey, also joins, along with Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Mike Turner.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
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The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise join Margaret Brennan.
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
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