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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 8, 2026

Summary

“Face the Nation” examined Democrats’ agenda after their gains in the midterm elections and the prospects for working with President Donald Trump and Republicans. The broadcast also covered a White House staff change and aired a preview of Trump discussing a reported increase in his net worth.

Key Facts

  • The program was moderated by Margaret Brennan on Nov. 8, 2026.
  • Democratic leaders highlighted lowering costs, raising wages, ending corruption and tariffs, expanding health care and child care, and protecting Social Security.
  • The broadcast said Democrats won a majority on Capitol Hill but not enough seats to override a presidential veto.
  • Brennan interviewed Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. French Hill about possible bipartisan work on banking and financial legislation.
  • The program reported that Susie Wiles was departing as White House chief of staff and Stephen Miller would take the role.
  • Former White House health policy adviser Calley Means accused Wiles and other senior aides of putting special interests ahead of the MAHA agenda; he said he intended to get Wiles removed.
  • A preview of a 60 Minutes interview showed Trump responding to a report that his net worth had risen by $3 billion since he returned to office.
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