Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
CBS News reports on the sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and the escalation of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The broadcast features interviews with political and military experts regarding the impact of Graham's passing and the breakdown of the Mideast cease-fire.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent senator and the collapse of a major international cease-fire represent significant shifts in both U.S. domestic policy and global geopolitical stability.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast: Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South CarolinaIsraeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael LeiterAmb. Rahm Emanuel, former ambassador to Japan, White House chief of staff and mayor of ChicagoRepublican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, former chair of the House Intelligence CommitteeRetired Gen. Frank McKenzie, president of The Citadel and former commander of U.S. Central CommandClick here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.And today on Face the Nation, breaking overnight, a giant of the Senate, Republican Lindsey Graham, has died. And, in the Mideast, the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks.Rattling Washington this morning, the unexpected news that Senator Graham has died from what his office calls a brief and sudden illness at the age of 71.
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