6/21: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the U.S. and Iran launch delicate diplomatic talks, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins, along with GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow.
Face the Nation: Crow, Book, Hochstein, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discusses national security, and Kevin Book and Amos Hochstein break down the U.S.-Iran deal's impact on energy. Plus, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto discusses new polling on the Iran war.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Returning to pre-Iran war gas prices could take awhile, energy analyst says
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," energy analyst Kevin Book says it could take "a while" for gas prices to return to pre-Iran war levels, pointing to uncertainty and depleted oil reserves. And Biden-era adviser Amos Hochstein discusses how th...
Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
CBS News poll finds most Americans want Iran war to end but don’t think U.S. got better end of deal
CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down new polling on the Iran war, which most Americans wanted to end but few believe was worth the cost, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Obama urges resiliency and unity during speech at Obama Presidential Center opening
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were joined by their daughters Thursday at the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago, one day before it officially opened to the public on June...
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Iran talks: “Let’s try a diplomatic solution. I think it’s going to fail”
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said he supports trying diplomacy with Iran, but "I think it's going to fail," predicting President Trump's backup plan will be to take over the Strait of Hormuz.
Rep. Jason Crow worried acting intel chief Pulte is “incompetent” and a “political attack dog”
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he is concerned acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is "incompetent" and a "political attack dog." Crow also said he's "unwilling to trade Americans' constitutio...