Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
Transcripts from the July 12 episode of 'Face the Nation' detail reactions to the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham and evolving international relations.
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Margaret Brennan hosted guests including Rahm Emanuel, Michael Leiter, Tom Homan, and General McKenzie. Discussions featured a former U.S. ambassador to Japan and an Israeli ambassador speaking on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Margaret Brennan hosted a series of guests on the July 12, 2026, edition of 'Face the Nation.' The program featured interviews with Rahm Emanuel, Michael Leiter, Tom Homan, Gen. McKenzie, and other officials including a former U.S. ambassador to Japan and an Israeli ambassador.
Coverage from CBS News, Yahoo, and AOL emphasizes the release of full transcripts. Reports from kyma.com specifically highlight discussions regarding the passing of Sen.
Lindsey Graham, a recent trip to Israel, and U.S.-Iran relations. Future developments may center on the specific diplomatic insights provided by the Israeli and former U.S. ambassadors regarding the current state of U.S.-Iran relations.
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The reporting (7)
- Face the Nation: Emanuel, Turner, McKenzie Yahoo · 49d ago
- Former U.S. ambassador to Japan on Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing and recent trip to Israel kyma.com · 49d ago
- Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026 CBS News · 49d ago
- Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026 AOL.com · 49d ago
- Margaret Brennan hosts Face the Nation with border czar Tom Homan, Gen. McKenzie eciks.org · 49d ago
- Israeli ambassador on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s passing, U.S.-Iran relations and more kyma.com · 49d ago
- Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026 CBS News · 49d ago
The obvious questions
Who appeared on the July 12 episode of Face the Nation?
Guests included Rahm Emanuel, Michael Leiter, Tom Homan, Gen. McKenzie, an Israeli ambassador, and a former U.S. ambassador to Japan.
What major news event was discussed by the ambassadors?
The ambassadors discussed the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
What other geopolitical topics were addressed?
The coverage mentions a recent trip to Israel and U.S.-Iran relations.
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