Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026

The August 30, 2026, episode of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan features an interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, who recently returned from the Ukraine region to discuss current developments. Additionally, the program includes a segment with a former Afghan general. He shares his personal account of the dramatic flight from Afghanistan, marking five years since the U.S. withdrawal from the country. The broadcast provides critical updates on international affairs and historical reflections.