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   Number 1: Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Seth Moulton

   This week on Face the Nation, new warning signs for the U.S. economy and mounting higher costs for American families. As Washington prepares for race cars to speed down its streets today, many Americans are focused on a different pace, the struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living and a growing sense of economic uncertainty. The country's debt reached unprecedented levels last week and president Trump's Treasury Secretary intervened to lower borrowing costs. And a new trade war this weekend with neighboring Canada with the U.S. threatening to raise tariffs on everything from building materials to dairy and paper. Will prices be pushed even higher? We'll discuss the outlook for the economy with Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari. Then, another growing concern for Americans: the skyrocketing cost of health care. We'll hear from the administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, Doctor Mehmet Oz. Former FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb will also join us to discuss the growing list of food recalls and outbreaks as President Trump makes a new pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Finally, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, fresh off his win in the GOP gubernatorial primary, will join us to discuss his vision for the Sunshine State. And we'll ask Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about his push to oust a senator from his own party. It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

   August 23, 2026·46min
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   Number 2: Gov. Andy Beshear, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, State Rep. Chris Rabb

   This week on Face the Nation, democratic socialism divides the Democratic party...are mainstream democrats coming on board? And, is President Trump being too dismissive of voters' concern over the economy? With just over eleven weeks to go ahead of midterm election day, democrats continue their soul searching when it comes to picking candidates to face voters in the fall, will they unite behind growing calls for big changes or will they stick with moderation? We talk with Kentucky governor and potential democratic 2028 hopeful, Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania socialist and Congressional candidate Chris Rabb about whether the socialist movement will remake the Democratic party. Plus, we'll get insights into how Mr. Trump's agenda is playing in the heartland from Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon. It’s all just ahead on ‘Face the Nation.’

   August 16, 2026·46min
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   Number 3: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. John James, David Becker

   This week on Face the Nation, an update from Nepal following last week's devastating flooding, and a look back at the chaotic withdrawal from the longest war in US history Four days after a glacier collapsed and triggered a cataclysmic flash flood in Nepal, we'll have the latest on the search for its missing victims, including nearly 100 Americans. And, with the attacks on Ukraine and concerns about Russian aggression intensifying, we'll talk to Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is just back from the region. Then, the President hits the campaign trail and begs voters to make the elections a referendum on HIM. Will that strategy help or hurt his party? We'll talk with Congressman John James, the Republican nominee for Governor in Michigan. We'll also try to clear up the confusion over mail in ballots and look how those court cases could impact the midterm elections. Finally, five years after the catastrophic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, we'll share the story of a former Afghan general's dramatic flight from his country following the 20 year war. It's all just ahead on Face the Nation.

   August 30, 2026·47min
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   Number 4: Energy Sec. Chris Wright, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Lisa McClain

   This week on Face the Nation, there are new signs of resiliency in the job market, but prices remain high. As Americans hit the roads and skies before the end of summer, gasoline prices are at the highest ever for a Labor Day weekend. One major factor behind elevated prices: the war with Iran, which flared up again last week. What could that conflict – plus a new landmark U.S. oil deal with Venezuela – mean for consumers in the U.S.? We'll ask Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who's just back from Caracas. Plus, as Republicans begin to make their case to fall voters at its first ever GOP midterm convention. We'll hear from the fourth ranking Republican in the House, Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain and the Co-Chair of the GOP Midterm Convention, businessman and Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne. Then, Democrats plan to counter that convention to make their case, but what do they plan to do about affordabilility? We'll talk with Colorado Democrat Jason Crow and Michigan gubernatorial candidate hopeful Jocelyn Benson.

   September 06, 2026·46min
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   Number 5: Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya

   This week on ‘Face the Nation,’ can a fractured Democratic party unite to flip the House and Senate in the fall? Plus, a deep dive into the challenges facing public health. As we hit the final stretch of the summer of '26, the Senate has wrapped up and headed home. One of its last items of business: confirming President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, who squeaked through by one vote despite concerns about the administration’s weaponization of the Justice Department. We talk with the Republican who put him over the top, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Plus, following another progressive-over-establishment upset in the Michigan Senate primary, will the Democratic party unite behind the outliers? And how will those further left candidates fare against Republicans in the fall?

   August 09, 2026·46min
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