This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," House Speaker Mike Johnson joins to discuss the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma join to talk about the rise of political extremism in the U.S.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: State fairs; a history of the U.S. Constitution; actor-director Jason Bateman on the Netflix series “Black Rabbit”; Marlon Wayans on the psychological horror film “Him”; historian Jon Meacham on the Charlie Kirk shooting; French Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte; an estate in Tuscany; and a funeral for dead houseplants.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 14, 2025.
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