Face the Nation: Emanuel, Turner, McKenzie
Missed the second half of the show? Rahm Emanuel, Rep. Mike Turner and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham’s legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
Transcript: Frank McKenzie on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Maps show heat alerts as extreme temperatures threaten millions
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday due to an unusually prolonged heat dome, which is starting to move east.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
Shortly before Lindsey Graham’s death, he was hopeful about new Russia sanctions bill
One day before Sen. Lindsey Graham's death Saturday, he told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan he was excited about new progress on a long-sought bipartisan bill to boost sanctions on Russia by targeting buyers of its oil.
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie on the Trump administration’s options with Iran
As the U.S. and Iran trade another round of strikes, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, who led U.S. Central Command, told "Face the Nation" the U.S. has the ability to take control of the Strait of Hormuz or Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal. "If you want to...
What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham’s vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Rahm Emanuel weighs in on the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel joined "Face the Nation" to discuss his "plan that gets out of Israel being a pariah." He expanded on his proposed "23-state solution" including Israel, the Palestinians and Arab states.