A handful of Republican senators, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, joined Democrats to quietly express alarm about how President Trump is freezing foreign aid
If approved, the exemptions will go beyond the “life-saving” aid already permitted worldwide by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which now funds programs like landmine clearance and anti-narcotics efforts.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Secretary of State Marco RubioKevin Hassett, director of the National Economic CouncilRep. Dan Crenshaw, Republican of TexasSen.
Senior State Department officials are compiling a list of additional exemptions to the foreign aid freeze for Ukraine that could give the country access to some economic and security-related assistance currently on hold.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading these talks with senior Russian ... Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic senators Jeanne Shaheen and Michael Bennet say the visit is intended to show that the U.S. continues to stand behind Ukraine.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Michael Waltz and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to travel to Riyadh for early-stage talks.
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is in Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Watch the interview that aired on Feb.