President Donald Trump waves before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as he departs for Texas, on Feb. 27, 2026. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump has agreed to open discussions with Iran’s newly established leadership following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The move signals a potential
The following is the transcript of the interview with Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour, who
U.S. counterterrorism agencies monitor suspected sleeper cells following joint strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, amid fears of retaliation.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Ohio Republican Congressman Mike Turner. Congressman, you are on the Armed Services Committee. I know you’ve been in contact with the
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who joins us from Austin. Good morning to you, Senator. I’m glad we got your audio
Passengers whose flights were canceled wait at the departure terminal of Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, on Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights during the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Hassan Ammar/AP Photo One day after the U.S. and Israeli militaries hit Tehran in a coordinated series of
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Joining us now is Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, good morning. SEN. CHRIS MURPHY: Good morning. MARGARET BRENNAN: You have called for Congress to return