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Latest Videos UNRWA: "Number one concern" in Gaza is clean drinking water Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA, the largest relief agency for Palestinian refugees, tells "Face the Nation" that what Palestinians are lacking are "just basic necessities that we all kind of expect." The "number-one concern," he added, is "access to clean drinking water." Jun 2 04:38

Ex-national security official: Faith in U.S. systems will be shown on Election Day Matt Pottinger served as deputy National Security Adviser under former President Donald Trump and resigned after Jan. 6, 2021, and later testified that national security was in harm that day and it gave ammunition to feed a narrative that our system of government doesn't work. Pottinger tells "Face the Nation" that "Election Day will be a referendum" if there is still faith in U.S. systems. Jun 2 05:25

McKenzie: Afghanistan withdrawal "one the worst negotiating mistakes" Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of the U.S. forces in the Middle East, writes in a new book that the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which was negotiated under former President Donald Trump and implemented under President Biden, was "one of the worst negotiating mistakes by the U.S." Both presidents, McKenzie tells "Face the Nation," shared a policy objective of leaving Afghanistan, regardless of the consequences." Jun 2 07:29

Burgum: 2024 election "is not going to turn" on Trump's trial North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, considered to be one of the contenders to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, tells "Face the Nation" that the 2024 election "is not going to turn on" Trump's conviction in New York. Jun 2 05:32

Bharara: GOP characterizationsTrump trial are "completely silly" Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells "Face the Nation" that characterizations made by GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and fellow Republicans are "completely silly." "The trial, all aspects of the trial were done openly and in public," Bharara added. Jun 2 07:42

What's next after Trump convicted of 34 felony counts Former President Donald Trump was convicted last week of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up "hush money" payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Robert Costa and Jan Crawford discuss what could happen next. Jun 2 07:43

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert Costa and Jan Crawford in the aftermath of the historic guilty verdict in New York for former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Preet Bharara will discuss the verdict, and vice presidential contender North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also joins. Jun 2 01:45

Election disinformation benefits "our adversaries" David Becker, founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and CBS News election law contributor, and Sam Vinograd, a former Homeland Security official and CBS News national security contributor, tell "Face the Nation" that the spread of election disinformation gives "a benefit to our adversaries Russia and China, who want to sow discord and undermine our democratic processes." May 26 07:31

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan. Jun 2

Transcript: Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with former commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, retired General Frank McKenzie, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024. Jun 2

Burgum on Trump verdict: "The election is not gonna turn on this trial" North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial. Jun 2

Transcript: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024. Jun 2

Transcript: Matt Pottinger, former deputy National Security Adviser, on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with Matt Pottinger, who served as deputy National Security Adviser in the Trump administration, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024. Jun 2

Transcript: Scott Anderson, director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with Scott Anderson, director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024. Jun 2

Transcript: Preet Bharara, former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024 The following is a transcript of an interview with Preet Bharara, former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024. Jun 2

Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024 On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Margaret Brennan. May 26

Facing Forward: A "Face the Nation" podcast "Facing Forward" brings weekly conversations about the tectonic shifts in our world and how they impact every American. Jan 14, 2021

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5/26: Face the Nation This week on "Face the Nation," two of the veterans in Congress, Reps. Pat Ryan and Mike Waltz, join to discuss veteran suicide ahead of Memorial Day. Plus, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the latest on Memorial Day travel and the current issue of turbulence. May 26 45:49

5/19: Face the Nation This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine. Plus, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova joins. May 19 45:57

5/12: Face the Nation This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America's relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is “reasonable to assess” that Israel violated international law in its war with Hamas. Plus, a story about how a group of special operations veterans helped a fellow service member's family get their mother out of war-torn Gaza. May 12 46:02

5/5: Face the Nation This week on "Face the Nation," South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem kicks off her book tour after the viral excerpt about shooting a dog to death. Plus, Margaret Brennan speaks to Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan. May 5 45:53

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