The essential episodes of Face the Nation
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Face the Nation — each pick states its reason.
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11/26: Rep. Ken Buck, Sen. Michael Bennet, Cindy McCain
Rep. Ken Buck says elected officials who say 2020 election was stolen are "lying to America." Sen. Michael Bennet says Ukraine aid shouldn't require "negotiation onthe U.S. border." Gaza could possibly be "on the brink of famine," Cindy McCain says. Full interview: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. UNRWA's Phillippe Lazzarini says Gaza humanitarian crisis has gotten "much worse." Israel has received names of next hostages set to be released from Gaza.
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12/03: Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Govs. Jared Polis, Spencer Cox, John Kirby
Israel Defense Forces resume Gaza advance while Hamas still holds 130 hostages. Legacy of four who departed public service this week. Dr. Scott Gottlieb says likely a"typical winter pathogen season" ahead. Govs. Jared Polis, Spencer Cox say their goal is to get sides "to stop shouting" at each other. U.S. helping Israel be as "precise"in targeting Hamas, NSC spokesperson John Kirby says. U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps" ahead of Oct. 7 attack. Rep. Mike Turner says."Anybody trying topredict" 2024 GOP race is "just shooting in the dark," Chris Christie says.
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12/10: Sen. James Lankford, Shalanda Young,
Heavy bombardment overnight in Gaza amid discussions over postwar governing plans.Congress can't say "we're going to do nothing" on border, Sen. James Lankford says. White House OMB director Shalanda Young says "it's time to cut a deal" onnational security. Once-remote region of the U.S.-Mexico border has become one of the busiest. CBS News poll finds Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards,opportunities.
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12/17: Rep. Tony Gonzales, Sen. Chris Coons
Rep. Tony Gonzales on potential border deal passing the House: "Have to sweeten the deal." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a "difficult partner,"Sen. Chris Coons says. Israel agrees to allow U.N. trucks to drive directly into Gaza at Kerem Shalom Crossing. CBS News poll: Nikki Haley gains on Trump's lead in NewHampshire.
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12/24: Jan Crawford, David Martin, Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge, Jeff Pegues
Amid a year full of tough stories, there were some bright spots. From women on the rise to inflation on the decline, CBS News' Mark Strassmann recaps the good news that happened in 2023 from politics, entertainment, the economy and more. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss their predictions for 2024. Politics roundtable: Key issues to watch. Reporters roundtable: Most important stories of 2023.
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12/31: Sen. Lindsey Graham, Mike Johnston, Brandon Johnson, David Becker
This week on "Face the Nation," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnson discuss how immigration is affecting their cities. Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham, David Becker, CBS News election law contributor joins Margaret Brennan.
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1/7: Rep. Mike Johnson, Liz Cheney, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Chris Van Hollen
House Speaker Mike Johnson says House GOP won't back more border funds without policy changes. "Have to be prepared" to defeat Trump at ballot box despite Supreme Court case, Liz Cheney says. Themes of 2024 election taking shape as Iowans prepare for caucus. Ron DeSantis says 2024 race will be "really nasty election" if therace is about Trump. Sen. Chris Van Hollen says situation at Rafah crossing is a "24/7 humanitarian crisis." Reporter's notebook: Can the U.S. balance security risk with staying a nation of immigrants?
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1/21: Nikki Haley, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
2024 Republican hopeful Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat.Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Republican. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa.
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1/28: Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Tim Kaine, Shawn Fain
This week on "Face the Nation," Congress tries to rescue a breakthrough border security compromise from the pull of election-year politics. We'll talk to Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, the top GOP negotiator, and Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who's hoping an agreement will also clear the way for more foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. Plus, we'll check in with Biden administration envoy Amos Hochstein and UAW President Shawn Fain.
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2/4: Jake Sullivan, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Jim Himes, Kristalina Georgieva
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan after the U.S. launched strikes against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, the latest retaliation after a drone strike last week killed three Americans. Plus, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema discusses the latest in the Senate immigration negotiations.
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3/31: Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Brandon Scott
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
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10/19 - Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Katie Britt, Christine Lagarde
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Sen. Katie Britt discuss the government shutdown as an impasse in Congress nears the three-week mark, and weigh in on the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats. Plus, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde joins. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is under pressure, as the Israeli military carries out strikes on southern Gaza and accuses Hamas of opening fire on its forces. Meanwhile, Israel alleges Hamas is stalling on returning the remains of deceased hostages, and the U.N.'s World Food Programme has pressed for more aid to enter Gaza. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from Ramallah. On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," three professors from the University of Virginia, the University of Arizona and the University of Southern California offer their views on the Trump administration's push for colleges to sign a nine-page "compact" agreeing to its higher education priorities in exchange for preferred access to federal funding.
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2/15 - Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Tom Homan, Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Thom Tillis
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. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that DHS is "causing terror across this country," and some Republicans are starting to "show some concern, but they need to show more courage" about the agency's actions.