Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.

Trump Says US Delegation to Go to Pakistan for Iran Talks, Threatens New Strikes

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his envoys would return to Pakistan for new talks with Iran, while threatening... Read More The post Trump Says US Delegation to Go to Pakistan for Iran Talks, Threatens New…

Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

A deep dive into Iran’s power structure, economic capture, and social rupture. Opinion.

What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz

Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.

How Iranians View the War: ‘We Are All Exhausted’

The future is uncertain for Iranians caught in the middle of a conflict between forces that seem indifferent about their welfare

Did Apple Maps 'erase' Lebanese town names? We investigated

Our own screenshot from 2020 shows sparse mapping data in Lebanon, predating Israel's 2026 bombing. Users have flagged the lack of coverage for years.

Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings

The US-Israel war on Iran nears two months. We break down some of the frequently used terminology in this war.

Deal With United States Is 'Far Off' Says Iran, as End of Ceasefire Looms

The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations. The post Deal With U…

Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict?

Tehran will keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington ends the blockade of Iranian ports.

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed

"We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian.

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare broadcast as Strait of Hormuz closed again

A leaked Iranian naval transmission reveals Revolutionary Guards openly insulting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi while threatening to attack vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval.

Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shut

The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained "far" off despite some movement in negotiations.

CNN’s Smerconish Pushes Congress to ‘Authorize’ Trump’s Iran War: ‘Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision’

CNN anchor Michael Smerconish urged Congress to back President Donald Trump and officially "authorize" the Iran war during the opening segment of his show The post CNN’s Smerconish Pushes Congress to ‘Authorize’ Trump’s Iran War: ‘Stop Using the War Powers De…

Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships

The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait i…

Tucker Carlson’s Kid Quits JD Vance’s Team Amid Pundit’s Growing Feud With Trump

Tucker Carlson's son Buckley Carlson has quit his job as deputy press secretary for Vice President JD Vance, Politico reported on Saturday.  The post Tucker Carlson’s Kid Quits JD Vance’s Team Amid Pundit’s Growing Feud With Trump first appeared on Mediaite.

US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days, officials say...

US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days, officials say... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Traders placed over $1 BILLION in perfectly timed bets on war. What is going on? Drudge Report F…

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens. ‘The fight between different factions has started’

The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Araghchi is "reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime."

French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack

The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.

Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran

The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

A U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon came under attack with small arms fire Saturday morning, leaving one French peacekeeper dead and three others...

Why did mooted move against Martin end before it began?

Not for the first time, recent days have seen Fianna Fáil engulfed in rumours of their own making that a heave against their leader, now 15 years in his role, is imminent.

Trump: Israel 'PROHIBITED' from More Bombing in Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had "PROHIBITED" Israel from continuing its pervasive bombing campaigns in Lebanon. The post Trump: Israel ‘PROHIBITED’ from More Bombing in Lebanon Ceasefire Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict

Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.

Two major Canadian grocers push back against new fuel surcharges from food suppliers

Loblaw and Sobeys say they're pushing back against food suppliers who have notified them about adding fuel surcharges on grocery shipments.The Globe and Mail and CBC News obtained notices sent by Sunrise Farms, CTS Foods, Maple Leaf, and Tree of Life — four o…

Can Pakistan secure Iran-US nuclear compromise, as Trump says deal ‘close’?

Pakistan's civilian and army leaders shuttle between key capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal.

The Real Reason Trump Hates Pope Leo: He Wants to Take His Place

Jeet Heer Forget being a regular king. Trump is clearly expressing a not-so-secret desire to be a spiritual monarch. The post The Real Reason Trump Hates Pope Leo: He Wants to Take His Place appeared first on The Nation.

The three clocks of the Iran war

Trump is racing against the midterms, Iran is betting on endurance, and Netanyahu needs a war with no end.

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.

The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality

From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.

As Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Are U.S. & Iran Near Deal or Renewed Fighting?

President Trump on Thursday repeated his claim that a deal to end the war on Iran is “very close” and that direct talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan as soon as this weekend. Despite the claims, the Pentagon is surging thousands of additional troops to t…

When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents

Matt Duss, former foreign policy adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, on how Democrats can win on an anti-war platform and bring about real change. The post When Anti-War Candidates Become War-Monger Presidents appeared first on The Intercept.

Israel May Be Preparing to Permanently Reoccupy Southern Lebanon

Negotiations may end up stopping bombs on Beirut, but are unlikely to end Israel’s expanding south Lebanon occupation.

5 Things I Wish I Knew About Iran

In the war’s aftermath, key details about the regime remain opaque.

Sectarian fears increase as a Beirut area says no to displacement centre

Tensions rise in Karantina as civil war-era sectarian fears resurface over a cancelled displacement centre project.

Cuban President says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll

Progressive candidate for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, jumped to the lead in the Democratic Party primary this week The post Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll first…

Pete Hegseth Confronted on Joe Kent’s Claim That Iran Policy Forced on Trump by Israel: ‘Nothing Gets Foisted on President Trump’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday was confronted on Joe Kent's assertion that President Donald Trump's policy on Iran was "foisted" on him by Israel. The post Pete Hegseth Confronted on Joe Kent’s Claim That Iran Policy Forced on Trump by Israel: ‘No…

Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?

Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.

A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows

In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.

Despite Temporary “Ceasefire” Aggression Continues Against Iran, Lebanon and Palestine

A two-week cessation of hostilities has not ended the military threats and actions which are targeting civilians and infrastructure as journalists are killed in Gaza and neighborhoods leveled in Lebanon To read this article in the following languages, click …

A Fragile Ceasefire with Iran and the Price of Ending the War

After failing to reach an agreement in the first round of talks in Islamabad, the United States and Iran are set to resume talks in the coming days. Via Pakistani mediation, U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reportedly made progress toward a framework agreeme…

Casualty of war: A country whose leader needs to keep claiming victory is unlikely to be winning

Trump has declared victory in his war with Iran umpteen times, but his notion of a win may reflect an American idea of it: had the US taken the hard blows Iran did, it would’ve fallen apart. But the Iranian state has survived and America might be losing what’…

Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran

A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.

Ben Shapiro Slams JD Vance for ‘Honoring Garbage’ Like Tucker Carlson and Theo Von

Ben Shapiro gave JD Vance a stern lecture for humoring "terrible low IQ slop" from by podcasters like Theo Von and MAGA fan-turned-critic Tucker Carlson The post Ben Shapiro Slams JD Vance for ‘Honoring Garbage’ Like Tucker Carlson and Theo Von first appeared…

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

The experts call Israel's bombardment of Lebanon on April 8 'a blatant violation of the UN Charter'.

What's behind Israel's attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically important in the Middle East conflict?

What's behind Israeli attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically important in the Middle East conflict?

Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.

Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass

Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.

‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced

Often overlooked in Lebanon's society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.

Killing Iran’s supreme leader did not secure Israel, but birthed a wider war on two fronts

The official narrative sold to Western audiences promised that decapitating Iran’s command structure would restore deterrence and peace. Instead, the February 2026 assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S.-Israeli strikes has delivered the exact opposit…

Trump Says Iran Conflict Nears End as Negotiations Set to Resume

Introduction President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran war is “very close” to an end as hostilities ease amid a two-week ceasefire agreement. “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over,” Trump told FOX Business anchor Maria Barti…

Mafia Don Trump Whacks the Opposition

In the climax to Francis Ford Coppola’s classic film, The Godfather, Michael Corleone, the scion of an Italian crime family, orders the murder of rival Mafia leaders after a failed peace meeting with members of the Five Families in New … The post Mafia Don Tr…

US Says ‘No Ships Made It Past Blockade’ As Iran Mulls Hormuz Shipping Pause To Preserve Talks

CENTCOM: "During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade & 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," it said. Diplomacy is not yet dead, as Bloomberg reports…

Why Netanyahu won’t let the Middle East have peace any time soon

Israel is openly considering a new settlement land grab in Lebanon, showing de-escalation is not even an option Read Full Article at RT.com

Canada pausing federal gas tax and here's how much you can save

Canadians will soon feel some relief at the pump, as Canada is set to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax.Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in a press conference on Tuesday that the new Liberal majority government will temporarily suspend the federal f…

Keep Humans in the Loop

AI has a place in military targeting—but it needs safeguards.

Iran Threatens ‘Widespread Consequences’ for Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian threatened “widespread consequences” for the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. The post Iran Threatens ‘Widespread Consequences’ for Strait of Hormuz Blockade ap…

Iran Demands Arab Countries It Bombed Pay 'Compensation'

Iran demanded "compensation" from five Middle Eastern countries it has been bombing since early March in a letter to the UN. The post Iran Demands Arab Countries It Bombed Pay ‘Compensation’ appeared first on Breitbart.

“The View” star, ex-Dept. of Defense staffer claims government has plans to kill all enemies: 'We could take out Putin'

Alyssa Farah Griffin, who also previously worked under Donald Trump, said "it would not be that difficult" to take out Russia's leader.

Iran Mocks U.S. in Searing Short Videos

While the U.S. has eliminated its agencies that speak to the world, like Voice of America, Iran has been producing videos mocking the United States, portraying its history as a long series of atrocities, and linking the current war to Jeffrey Epstein.Virginia…

Defense Minister: Israel is no longer under an existential threat

Israel Katz declared on Holocaust Remembrance Day that the elimination of Ali Khamenei and the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program have removed the existential threat to the State of Israel.

Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End

After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Mal…

Israel comes to a halt to honour Holocaust victims

Israel came to a standstill in tribute to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II.

Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know

Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah's rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.

Iran's internet blackout enters a record 45th day, per NetBlocks, amid the war; the country's 90M people now rely on the domestic National Information Network (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Iran's internet blackout enters a record 45th day, per NetBlocks, amid the war; the country's 90M people now rely on the domestic National Information Network  —  When the US and Israel attacked Iran, assassinating supreme leader Ayatollah Al…

World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO

Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.

Iran demands Gulf neighbors pay billions in war reparations after U.S.-Israel strikes

Iran demands reparations from five Arab nations for hosting U.S. bases used in attacks. The claim targets Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan via the UN. It follows massive U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader and civilians. Ir…

Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Has 'Severe' Injuries From US Airstrike: Report

Iran demands reparations from Arab states

Iran has urged five Arab states hosting US bases to pay reparations for the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks

Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.

Trump, Iran both declare victory after ceasefire deal

Who is the real winner?

Tehran Can’t Count on Hormuz

The regime survived, but this doesn’t make it as strong as it thinks.

Iranians try to see through fog of war amid internet blackout

Iranian authorities launched a full internet blackout during protests in January and the brutal repression that ended them. This was lifted somewhat in the weeks that followed, only to be reimposed in full when the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran kicked off on Feb. …

Trump Deletes Photo of Himself as Jesus and Makes Up Pathetic Excuse

Donald Trump has deleted a post containing an AI image of himself as Jesus after backlash from his supporters and religious leaders. The Truth Social post showed an illustration of the president, in the style of art usually found in Bibles, dressed in white i…

Growing Number of Democrats Call on Eric Swalwell to Leave Congress

Multiple House Democrats have called for the resignation of California Representative Eric Swalwell following serious sexual assault allegations against him. Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial election Sunday, but remains in the House. He ad…

Iran releases assets of women’s football captain in Australia asylum row

Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.

Trump Was Telling UFC Fighter How Hot He Is as Iran Talks Fell Apart

While U.S. negotiators shattered peace talks with Iran, Donald Trump was at a UFC event in Miami, fawning over the body of a Brazilian mixed martial artist.The president shared some soft words with fighter Paulo Costa cageside Sunday evening, telling the swea…

Netanyahu Reveals Trump Reports to Him Every Day on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the Trump administration reports to him every day about Iran. In a meeting with Israel’s Cabinet ministers, Netanyahu said, “I spoke yesterday with Vice President J.D. Vance. He called me from his pla…

Four Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats—All Thanks to Trump

The Cook Political Report adjusted the ratings Monday for four Senate battles in favor of Democrats, as President Donald Trump’s leadership has resulted in an “increasingly sour national environment for Republicans.”In Georgia, the crop of conservative primar…

How Iran Won the Meme Wars

Jeet Heer While Donald Trump panders to MAGA, Iranian satire is reaching a global audience. The post How Iran Won the Meme Wars appeared first on The Nation.

At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Attacks come as Israel says it is close to taking over a major town in the south, and before peace talks in the US.

Michigan Democrat Senate Primary Highlights the Left’s Extremes

A tight primary race between the three Democrat candidates for Michigan’s Senate seat is showcasing the different extremes of the Democratic Party. According to polls, voters... Read More The post Michigan Democrat Senate Primary Highlights the Left’s Extreme…

Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded town

The Israeli military has said its troops have completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week.

Who is Israel’s US envoy leading negotiations with Lebanon?

Israel's envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.

The Amalekite Terrorist Iranian Regime: Why deterrence failed in Islamabad

The Regime’s program calls for ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’, which are not vapid slogans, but religious imperatives. Opinion.

Bitcoin dips to $70.6K, oil rises after US announces Hormuz blockade

Bitcoin retraced below $71,000 after failed peace talks between the US and Iran led the Trump administration to block the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices up nearly 10%.