Rand Paul on being a Republican willing to check the president on various policies

President Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Iran has won support from most Senate Republicans, but Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is the lone exception. Paul, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, said Mr. Trump should not have acted without congressional approval and argues that the president isn’t allowed to begin any military action in

Transcript: Tom Homan on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 29, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 29, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN:  We begin with White House Border Czar Tom Homan, who was tasked by the president to help oversee ICE efforts following the killings of Renee

Transcript: Jerome Adams on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 29, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 29, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. We turn now to former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who joins us this morning

Transcript: Karim Sadjadpour, Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 29, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Iran policy analyst Karim Sadjadpour and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 29, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: For more on the ongoing war in Iran, we’re joined by Iran policy analyst

Kim sidesteps question on Schumer leadership future

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Sunday did not directly endorse Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) leadership, but noted that the congressional caucus is “united” amid negotiations on funding the Department of Homeland Security. When host Jake Tapper asked Kim on CNN’s “State of the Union” whether he wanted Schumer to remain in his role,…

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 29, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 29, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Jim Himes, who joins us from Greenwich, Connecticut. Good morning to you.