Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
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Former NATO ambassador on Trump, Putin forum
President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Wednesday morning. The virtual call came just days ahead of Mr. Trump's high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
NATO allies stand with Ukraine ahead of summit
America's NATO allies stood firmly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The European leaders showed a united front that there should be no peace deal without Ukraine's involvement. Chris Livesay has the latest.
8/10: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova joins to discuss President Trump’s announcement that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15, as he continues to push for a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also joins to break down how a peace deal might impact European security.
NATO secretary general says Trump will be "testing Putin" in Friday meeting
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said President Trump will be "testing" Russian President Vladimir Putin in their meeting set for Friday as world leaders push for a ceasefire deal in Russia's war with Ukraine.
Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.
NATO head on Trump, Putin meeting
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's landmark meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will allow the U.S. and allies to "see how serious Putin is" about a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Trump's evolution on Putin and NATO
President Trump has turned a corner on the Russia-Ukraine war this week, announcing a deal to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO and giving Vladimir Putin an ultimatum to make peace. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, speaks with John Dickerson about the president's new stance.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
7/7: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," during a critical week for President Biden's reelection campaign, moderator Robert Costa speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent who has worked closely with Mr. Biden, as well as Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a loyal supporter of former President Donald Trump. Plus, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins.
Trump announces NATO weapons deal for Ukraine
President Trump said Monday the U.S. has reached a deal to sell weapons to NATO nations that will in turn send weapons to Ukraine to replenish their depleted stockpiles. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump threatens tariffs to combat Russia
President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries that do business with Russia during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Monday. Mr. Trump also said that Patriot missiles are being sold to NATO nations to supply Ukraine. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down the Oval Office meeting.
Trump to meet with NATO secretary general amid plan to sell weapons to Ukraine
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
What Trump is saying about the Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump this week said he is "not happy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged to send more U.S. weapons to Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata has more from the Pentagon.
Trump speaks at NATO summit | Special Report
President Trump held a news conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, where he made remarks about the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, addressed early intelligence reports and discussed the Israel-Iran ceasefire. Mr. Trump also confirmed that he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Watch CBS News' special report, anchored by John Dickerson.
Ukraine kills top Russian commander, but frets about Trump's aid cuts
Ukraine killed a senior Russian navy commander in a strike, but it may do little to ease anxiety over diminishing support from the White House.
Russia reacts to NATO summit
Global leaders gathered for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, where there was an increase in defense spending pledges amid Ukraine's ongoing war against Russia. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump called "daddy" at NATO
President Trump was showered with praise at the NATO summit, even jokingly called "daddy" by Secretary General Mark Rutte. But behind the flattery, there were expectations. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Trump says U.S. will meet with Iran next week
President Trump spoke to reporters at the NATO summit in the Netherlands amid the tenuous Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Analyzing initial review of Iran strikes
The White House is pushing back on the findings of a preliminary intelligence report that downplayed the success of President Trump's strikes on Iran. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes have the latest details.
Trump rebukes doubts of damage done to Iran
While attending the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday, President Trump rebuked an early report from the Defense Intelligence Agency that U.S. strikes against Iran set back its nuclear capabilities by months and did not "obliterate" it, as Mr. Trump has said. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from The Hague.
NATO members that spend the most — and least — on defense
Leaders agreed to boost their defense spending goals significantly during Wednesday's NATO summit.
What to know about Trump, Iran and NATO
President Trump heading back to the United States Wednesday after NATO allies committed to increasing defense spending. Mr. Trump also said the U.S. will meet with Iran next week. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the NATO summit and Brian Katulis, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss Iran.
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Trump and Putin to meet at high-stakes Alaska summit over ending Ukraine war
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Erin strengthens into hurricane, the first of 2025 Atlantic season
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
D.C. sues Trump administration, Bondi over federal takeover of D.C. police
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C.
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Near-daily warnings preceded D.C. midair collision, FAA data shows
A CBS News analysis of FAA data reveals frequent red flags in flight paths near Reagan Washington National Airport in the year before January's deadly midair collision.
How to watch the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska today
CBS News will have live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Border Patrol agents show up outside Newsom's redistricting news conference
A group of masked U.S. Border Patrol agents showed up in trucks outside of the press conference at the Japanese American National Museum.
Tennessee car crash leads to $10 million bounty for accused cartel leader
A car accident, a series of secret wiretaps, a shootout with police and a drug bust eventually led federal investigators back to cartel leaders in Mexico.
FluMist, a vaccine nasal spray, is now available for use at home
FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.