Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza. Source

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Source

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. Source

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Jan. 12, 2025. Source

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has a new documentary airing on PBS, “Coming to America,” that examines how nine remarkable American immigrants have shaped our country’s history, tells “Face the Nation with Maragaret Brennan” that “in the long run,” the U.S. should “want to have an ability to allow legitimate refugees to come here.” Source

As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok,” but the app “has a national security risk to it.” Source

As some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are set to begin confirmation hearings this week, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Republicans are “going to work around the clock, through the night, through weekends to make sure we get that Cabinet confirmed.” Source

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California join Margaret Brennan. Source

Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass has been in communication with members of the incoming administration. Source

The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House. Source