Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whose party won the 2024 election, told “Face the Nation” that a political transition away from the remnants of the Maduro regime is “unstoppable” and argued that any positive changes made by the interim government is due to pressure from the Trump administration but may not hold legal weight.
The demands of Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Lee for DHS funding and SAVE America Act could extend government shutdown by forcing package back to Senate for potential rejection.
President Donald Trump departs for Florida from the White House on Jan. 16, 2026.Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump said on Jan. 31 that his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on any countries selling
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Texas Republican Congressman, Michael McCaul. Good to have you here. REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MCCAUL: Thanks for having me. MARGARET BRENNAN: So we’re
Federal Reserve leadership change could determine affordability for millions as borrowing costs squeeze household budgets ahead of midterm elections.
The following is the full transcript of a panel with Mayors Eileen Higgins, David Holt, Quinton Lucas and Mark Freeman, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We’re joined now by a bipartisan group of mayors from across
Texas Congressional Candidate Christian Menefee speaks to supporters during his watch party at The Post Houston on Election Day, in Houston, on Jan. 31, 2026. Karen Warren /AP Photo Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Jan. 31, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the