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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
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Bessent: Trump, Xi will soon talk
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a conversation soon amid the tariff standoff, and he's "confident" the details of a trade agreement "will be ironed out" when they talk.
Open: "Face the Nation," June 1, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Full interview: Jack McCain
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Jack McCain, a Navy veteran of the war in Afghanistan, the son of the late Sen. John McCain and Cindy McCain, CEO of Blue Sky Vantage and a member of the Executive Advisory Council for #AfghanEvac. A portion of the interview aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
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6/1: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
5/25: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as Americans prepare for Memorial Day, Margaret Brennan speaks to some veterans serving in Congress about the value of public service and honoring those who've protected us. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson talks about the House's passage of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Sen. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Michael Roth, Wesleyan University president, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Michael Roth, Wesleyan University president, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
Transcript: FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
Transcript: House Speaker Mike Johnson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
Transcript: Jack McCain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Navy veteran Jack McCain that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
Transcript: Cindy McCain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Transcript: Former Ambassador Bridget Brink on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Bridget Brink, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
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