Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 25, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” MARGARET

Minneapolis police chief says “people have had enough” after fatal shooting

Washington — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said on Sunday that “people have had enough” after this weekend’s fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by federal agents. Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, on Saturday morning. The shooting came as protests have continued in Minnesota’s largest city over a

Transcript: Steve Scalise on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 25, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Jan. 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we turn now to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who joins us from New Orleans. Good morning to you.  HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER

Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to “help bring back law and order”

Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access the state’s voter rolls and public assistance data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a second person was shot Saturday by federal immigration agents assigned to a weekslong crackdown in the city. In a three-page letter obtained by CBS

Transcript: Brian O’Hara on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 25, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Jan. 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We are joined now by the city’s police chief, Brian O’Hara. Chief, welcome to Face the Nation.  MINNEAPOLIS POLICE CHIEF, BRIAN O’HARA: Good morning, Margaret.  MARGARET

Josh Shapiro on a life of service and faith

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says it’s special to visit his longtime congregation, Beth Sholom Synagogue, in the Philadelphia suburb of Elkins Park, which he’s attended since he was young. He grew up coming here with his parents. His father, a pediatrician, and his mother, a teacher and activist, inspired him into a life of service.