Gary Cohn, the IBM vice chairman who served as an economic adviser in Trump’s first term, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting a “very good economy, a very stable economy” and “net-net, we are talking about a very positive business and cycle going forward into 2025.” Source

Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL), selected by Donald Trump to be the national security adviser in the new administration, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán “clearly has a good relationship” with the president-elect and that will be key to ending the war in Ukraine. Source

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she is not happy with some of President Biden’s blanket pardons, saying “the whole process cries out for reform.” Source

There is celebrating in the streets of Damascus after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, while crowds poured into Sednaya prison, where political prisoners were held. But although the Islamist victors say there will be elections in March, fears persist that they will rule like al Qaeda 2.0. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Damascus. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, U.N. World Food Programme executive director, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Dec. 15, 2024. Source

Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said hunger is a “national security issue” amid global conflicts. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Dec. 15, 2024. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael Waltz, Republican of Florida, Trump’s pick for national security adviser, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Dec. 15, 2024. Source

Watch the full interview Margaret Brennan’s interview with U.N. World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain, a portion of which aired on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” Source

Who’s in and Who’s out for the Week 15 matchup between the Titans and Bengals in Nashville. Source