Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 31, 2025

On “Face the Nation,” Ed O’Keefe interviews Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding President Trump’s plans for expanding immigration enforcement in cities like Chicago, amid criticism from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The episode also addresses the CDC shakeup with Dr. Céline Gounder and highlights the World Food Programme’s efforts in Gaza, alongside a tribute to CBS News reporter Mark Knoller.

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