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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.

58 million under heat alerts as extreme temperatures scorch western U.S.

Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.

Extreme heat, wildfires and severe thunderstorms affecting millions across the U.S.

More than 58 million Americans under weather alerts Sunday as wildfires burn in the west and severe thunderstorms impact large swaths of the country. Carter Evans reports and Andrew Kozak takes a look at the forecast.

World Cup down to final four teams

The World Cup has reached its final week with just four teams remaining: France, Spain, England and Argentina. Shanelle Kaul reports.

California airport offers free Short Story Dispenser for travelers

Travelers at Ontario Airport in California are getting a new way to kill time between flights. Joy Benedict reports.

Protests grow in Houston after ICE officer kills Mexican man who'd been living in U.S. for 30 years

Protests have been building in Houston after ICE officers killed a Mexican man who had lived in the U.S. more than 30 years. Local investigators and activists are still searching for video to explain what happened. Jason Allen reports.

U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iran

CENTCOM said Sunday night that the U.S. is carrying out yet another round of attacks against Iran. Olivia Rinaldi reports.

Lindsey Graham through the years on "Face the Nation"

Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared on "Face the Nation" nearly 100 times over 28 years. He was often fiery and passionate about his views. Here's a look back at some of his most dynamic moments.

McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update

Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says

President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.

Mitch McConnell gives update on his health

Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health and a photo Sunday night after questions swirled about his well-being. Nikole Killion reports.

What we know about Sen. Lindsey Graham's death

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly on Saturday night. He was 71. Nikole Killion reports.

U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death

The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.

7/12/2026: The Vatican's Orphans; Sealand; Christopher Nolan

First, a report on the Vatican's orphans. Then, welcome to Sealand, the world's smallest state. And, Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes interview.

7/12: CBS Weekend News

What we know about Sen. Lindsey Graham's death; U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iran.

Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill

A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.

What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?

Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.

Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.

President Trump's demolition, construction and renovation efforts have triggered a firestorm of lawsuits, as critics seek to block his plans to remake our nation's capital.

Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy

GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.

This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 12)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a "powerful leader" following his sudden death​, while emphasizing Graham's role in "building bridges."

Nature: Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

We leave you this summer Sunday on the seashore at New Jersey's Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Videographer: Scot Miller.

7/12: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.

7/12: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Tim Scott, Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter, Rep. Mike Turner and Rahm Emanuel pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death.

Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.

President Trump has triggered a firestorm of lawsuits over his plans to remake Washington, D.C. – from constructing a 250-foot arch that would dwarf the nearby Lincoln Memorial, to demolishing the East Wing of the White House for a ballroom. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes looks at the president's efforts to reshape our nation's capital, and opponents fighting to block him.

A child transforms a North Carolina neighborhood

If you pass by four-year-old Roman Butzlaff's house in Concord, N.C., he will surely greet you with a wave and a "hey." But what began as a friendly gesture became a bond that drew together his neighborhood. Steve Hartman reports on the "family" that Roman built one wave at a time.

How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history

In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."

New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS

New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.

High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers

As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.

New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.

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