7/5: Face The Nation

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Ed O’Keefe speaks to NCAA President Charlie Baker. Meanwhile, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez discuss immigration and their American stories.

Full Interview: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez

Watch Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida. A portion of this interview aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 5, 2026. Editor’s note: This interview was taped on July 2, 2026.

“Little House on the Prairie”: The beloved books are back on screen

It’s maybe not by accident that a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical book series, “Little House on the Prairie,” returns to screens this summer, the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. “A lot of people consider them children’s literature, but I really do think they’re really about sort of how America became America,” …

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America celebrates its enduring but fragile democracy

This weekend, our nation’s 250th birthday was marked with parades, fireworks, and commemorations of all shapes and sizes, from sea to shining sea. Correspondent Lee Cowan explores the many ways in which, despite its differences, the United States remains united in its celebration of the ideals of America.

Life-threatening weather amid July 4th celebrations

Millions are out celebrating America’s 250th birthday with events planned from coast to coast. But in many places, including in Washington, D.C., they are also battling heat and storms. Lana Zak reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.