Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 3, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari Chevron CEO Mike Wirth Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation

German Chancellor Merz Downplays Rift With Trump Over US Troop Drawdown  

President Donald Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, on March 3, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has played down talk of a rift with U.S. President Donald Trump after the White House announced a big drawdown of troops stationed in Germany. Last week,