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This week on Face the Nation: From the Middle East to the Pacific Rim, America’s influence is being tested. Are we any closer to rescuing the more than 200 hostages still held by Hamas? We check in with some key players from the Biden administration, Capitol Hill, and around the world. Then, after President Biden's long-anticipated face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, what's next for America's relationship with its biggest rival? We hear from the bipartisan leaders of Congress' China committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation: fighting intensifies in the Middle East as hostage negotiations continue. President of Israel Isaac Herzog, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and International President of Doctors Without Borders Christos Christou give a look at the war from all fronts. Congress continues to wrestle aid to Israel, border security, and a government shutdown; Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Michael McCaul with the latest. Plus, what this year's election tells us about 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Country Caucus co-chairs Representative Tony Gonzales and Representative Jason Crow join "Face the Nation" to discuss bipartisanship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation: the very latest on the Israel-Hamas war while emotions rise in the US. As Secretary Blinken continues his tour in the Middle East, we speak to Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog and Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Dr. Husam Zomlot; Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer gives updates on the US front. And Ambassador of Ukraine to the US Oksana Markarova joins us as war also rages on in Ukraine. Finally, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Jason Crow on working across the aisle as a part of the For Country Caucus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation: the very latest on the Israel-Hamas war and the escalating threats in the Mideast. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan shares where the US stands 23 days into the ongoing war. Former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Joseph Votel lays out his analysis of the escalation and what to expect as violence rages on. And ICRC Director-General Robert Mardini gives a look into how the Red Cross is providing aid inside Gaza. Plus, Sen. J. D. Vance weighs in on President Biden’s $106 billion foreign aid package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, we bring you the latest on the Israel-Hamas war with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini gives updates on aid efforts in Gaza. And while President Biden requests more than $100 billion of national security, the House of Representatives remains paralyzed; Liz Cheney weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the role of the US in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Then, Florida Governor and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis gives details on the return of Americans from a volatile war zone. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) discusses aid for Israel and Ukraine as the House of Representatives remains paralyzed without a Speaker. Former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie shares his analysis of the war and what to expect as the crisis unfolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates from October 6, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog join the show as war erupts in Israel. And after the stunning ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, one of the eight Republicans who voted to topple their speaker, shares her motive. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is fresh off a tour of Latin America, warn that the migrant crisis is spiraling out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, crisis averted as Congress passes a short-term funding extension to keep the government open. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins the broadcast for a Sunday morning exclusive interview. Plus, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Trump administration Defense Secretary Mark Esper talk about the debate over funding for Ukraine. Also, we hear from the heads of the self-proclaimed House Problem Solvers Caucus, New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer and Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick. New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses the destructive flooding that hit her state last week. Finally, we pay tribute to trailblazing California Senator Dianne Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, New York Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins the show as labor protests expand with workers in 38 locations in 20 states. Also, with America's southern border under strain once again, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales shares his view on what he's seeing in his district and whether the issue could complicate spending negotiations on Capitol Hill. Returning from a visit to Ukraine, Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly tells us what he learned on his trip. The first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska speaks to the realities in life in a war-torn Ukraine and the hard work of healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, a historic strike hits one of America's major industries. President Biden's economic agenda is in the crosshairs as the United Auto Workers go on strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers, demanding higher pay and benefits. We'll get the latest from UAW president Shawn Fain and Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Also, we'll have new CBS poll data to gauge how voters are thinking about the president's age and performance. Plus, congressional intelligence chairs Republican congressman Mike Turner and Democratic Senator Mark Warner weigh in on an expected  prisoner swap with Iran. Finally, Sean Penn speaks about his new documentary from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn was with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when Russia invaded Ukraine — as he filmed a documentary, "Superpower," that was intended to be about a comedy superstar-turned-president but ended up being about an existential threat to democracy. He spoke with Margaret Brennan in an extended conversation, here's a listen: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, a network exclusive with Vice President Kamala Harris as top administration officials travel the world to shore up US alliances. Also, President Biden gathers with top foreign leaders in India. Secretary of State Blinken visits with President Zelenskyy in Ukraine...and Vice President Harris travels to southeast Asia overseas to confer with allies about the growing threat from China. Twenty-two years after 9/11and two years following the chaotic withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, we'll talk with the former head of Central Command General Frank McKenzie. Arkansas Republican French Hill joins us to talk about national security and what's on the Congressional agenda as the House members head back to Washington for the fall session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden spent part of his Labor Day weekend touring damage left behind by Hurricane Idalia in Florida Notably absent? Potential rival and the current Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. With four months to go until the first primary contest... we'll take a closer look at the state of the presidential race. GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins us, we'll ask her how she's keeping up as the former president continues to dominate the polls. And we'll speak with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who recently delivered a speech in an early primary state, calling on the Democratic Party to do more for working class voters. What about a potential independent ticket? We'll talk with former Maryland governor Republican Larry Hogan, who is a leader of a bi-partisan group that could launch a presidential bid. Will Hogan be on it? Then, as President Biden gets ready to travel to Asia for a meeting with world leaders this week, we'll hear from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo who just got back from her trip to B

This week on Face the Nation, a U.S. Osprey crashes in Australia with 23 Marines on board and three people are killed in a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus, in the wake of the first GOP presidential primary debate, candidates Mike Pence and Chris Christie join Nancy Cordes. You'll also hear from a bipartisan duo looking for solutions to the looming "child care cliff," South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace and California Democrat Ro Khanna. Finally, Russia expert Fiona Hill weighs in on the mysterious plane crash that killed Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin after his failed coup attempt against Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, yet another extraordinary severe weather event with a West Coast Hurricane, and Republican presidential candidates prepare for the first debate -- without Donald Trump. As the recovery efforts continue in Maui, the questions about the state and local response continue to grow, we spoke exclusively with Hawaii's governor Joshua Green. Plus, with coronavirus cases on the rise, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb will tell us what we need to know about the new arsenal of fall vaccines to fight covid, the flu, and RSV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, the fires in Maui are now the deadliest in more than a century. Plus, another special counsel investigation is announced, this time focused on the president's son Hunter. Also, Iran is set to free 5 Americans, wrongfully held there for years -- what is Washington giving Tehran in exchange? We'll hear from the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Turner, and Neda Sharghi, the sister of one of the prisoners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, the third indictment of Donald Trump takes center stage in what could be the most serious case yet against the former President. Host Major Garrett spoke with three Trump administration officials who could offer key testimony in the case: Vice President Mike Pence, and two who told Trump there was NO evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Attorney General Bill Barr and the head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, now a CBS News expert and analyst, Chris Krebs. Trump attorney John Lauro joined the show to discuss his legal defense strategy. Plus: Former congressman and GOP hopeful Will Hurd and Minnesota Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Face the Nation, we'll take a look at new charges filed against former President Trump in the classified documents case. Margaret Brennan speaks with two of his Republican presidential primary opponents, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson. Also, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari discusses some optimistic signs when it comes to the economy. Plus, a new CBS News poll takes a look at Americans' views on climate change and San Antonio's mayor Ron Nirenberg weighs in on how extreme heat is impacting his city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices