Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On the May 24, 2026 episode of 'Face the Nation,' discussions centered around U.S. negotiations for a peace agreement with Iran. Key figures included economic adviser Kevin Hassett and various lawmakers addressing the implications of the ongoing war. The episode also highlighted concerns over a new anti-weaponization fund and the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- ▪U.S. negotiators are nearing a peace agreement with Iran after 13 weeks of conflict.
- ▪The proposed deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing some Iranian assets.
- ▪Concerns were raised by Republicans about leaving nuclear decisions for future negotiations.
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Face The Nation Transcripts Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 24, 2026 / 3:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Nancy Cordes: Kevin Hassett, director of White House National Economic Council Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland Reps. Josh Gottheimer , Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New YorkDr. Deborah Birx, former White House coronavirus response coordinator Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Master Sgt.
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