Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026

Face The Nation Transcripts Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 10, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 10, 2026 / 2:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Energy Secretary Chris Wright Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of ArizonaRep. Ted Lieu, Democrat of California Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner Save the Children President and CEO Janti SoeriptoClick here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."   MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.And this week on Face the Nation: Global energy markets remain tied in knots by the conflict with Iran, as ships in the Strait of Hormuz remain at a standstill.Awaiting a response to the latest U.S. offer to end the war with Iran, President Trump attended a tournament at his golf club in Virginia Saturday and last week settled on a new label for the conflict, which has persisted despite a previous declaration that the war had been – quote – "terminated."(Begin VT)DONALD TRUMP (President of the United States): We're in a little skirmish, military – I call it a skirmish, because Iran has no chance. (End VT)MARGARET BRENNAN: With critical energy trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz still near frozen, gas prices continue their march higher.We will ask Energy Secretary Chris Wright what the plan is going forward. We will also hear from Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. And we will have a preview of an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.(Begin VT) (CHANTING)(End VT)MARGARET BRENNAN: Then: Democrats are dealt a stinging defeat in the latest round of redistricting whiplash. We will ask the vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus, California Congressman Ted Lieu, whether his party can still retake the House in N...