Treasury secretary said that growing the economy faster is more important than ’the potential growth of the debt.’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on May 18 that he is not worried about Moody’s recent downgrade of the United States’ Aaa credit rating to Aa1, and defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his sweeping tax-cut bill.
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Ed O’Keefe: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates Bridget Brink, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal Click here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret
5/18: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses what the Trump administration’s recent trip to the Middle East means for U.S. security and diplomacy. Plus, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins. View CBS News In Be the first
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says “hindsight is 20/20” about Hur’s Biden interview – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “hindsight is 20/20” about the interview that Robert Hur did with former President Joe Biden, which highlighted Biden’s memory lapses and
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes House Republicans can reach a deal on Medicaid work requirements and pass President Donald Trump's tax bill by Memorial Day.
Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Hegseth’s focus on DEI is a “distraction” and “not helpful” – CBS News Watch CBS News Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s focus on DEI in the military is a “distraction” and “not helpful.” “The idea that everybody’s got to
Putin won’t take peace with Ukraine without restoring empire, ex-Defense Secretary Gates says – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who served in George W. Bush’s administration, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Russian President Vladimir Putin “feels that he has a destiny to recreate the Russian Empire. And