Face the Nation - Season 13 / Year 2023

This week on "Face the Nation," White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the situation in Gaza as Israel says an invasion is imminent. Plus, Charlie D'Agata and Imtiaz Tyab report from the Middle East and an interview with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins amid dramatic developments in the Middle East as Israel steps up air and artillery strikes in Gaza as well as the occupied West Bank. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on the chaotic week in the House.

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the latest in Israel and Gaza; plus to Robert Mardini, the director-general of the International Committee of Red Cross.

Journalist Jonathan Finer; Michael Herzog, Israeli ambassador to the U.S.; Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom; Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.); Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas); Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S.

This week on "Face the Nation," Israeli President Isaac Herzog says Israel is doing "our utmost according to international humanitarian law" in Gaza. Plus. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the latest on the bombardment of hospitals.

"Closer than we have been" to agreement between Israel and Hamas, White House official says. Israeli military actions must align with American "interests and values," Sen. Chris Van Hollen says. "Gap" in Israeli's intelligence ahead of Oct. 7, House Intel Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner says. Negotiations for hostage release are ongoingas Israel appears to be expanding offensive. Cease-fire is "the only way forward to stop" the Israel-Hamas war, Jordanian ambassador says. "Let's all bring some civilityback to our politics," Brennan says. House China committee chairs say "no choice" but to pass Biden aid request for Taiwan, Asian allies.

Rep. Ken Buck says elected officials who say 2020 election was stolen are "lying to America." Sen. Michael Bennet says Ukraine aid shouldn't require "negotiation onthe U.S. border." Gaza could possibly be "on the brink of famine," Cindy McCain says. Full interview: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. UNRWA's Phillippe Lazzarini says Gaza humanitarian crisis has gotten "much worse." Israel has received names of next hostages set to be released from Gaza. 

Israel Defense Forces resume Gaza advance while Hamas still holds 130 hostages. Legacy of four who departed public service this week. Dr. Scott Gottlieb says likely a"typical winter pathogen season" ahead. Govs. Jared Polis, Spencer Cox say their goal is to get sides "to stop shouting" at each other. U.S. helping Israel be as "precise"in targeting Hamas, NSC spokesperson John Kirby says. U.S. assisting Israel to find intelligence "gaps" ahead of Oct. 7 attack. Rep. Mike Turner says."Anybody trying topredict" 2024 GOP race is "just shooting in the dark," Chris Christie says. 

Heavy bombardment overnight in Gaza amid discussions over postwar governing plans.Congress can't say "we're going to do nothing" on border, Sen. James Lankford says. White House OMB director Shalanda Young says "it's time to cut a deal" onnational security. Once-remote region of the U.S.-Mexico border has become one of the busiest. CBS News poll finds Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards,opportunities.   

Rep. Tony Gonzales on potential border deal passing the House: "Have to sweeten the deal." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a "difficult partner,"Sen. Chris Coons says. Israel agrees to allow U.N. trucks to drive directly into Gaza at Kerem Shalom Crossing. CBS News poll: Nikki Haley gains on Trump's lead in NewHampshire. 

Amid a year full of tough stories, there were some bright spots. From women on the rise to inflation on the decline, CBS News' Mark Strassmann recaps the good news that happened in 2023 from politics, entertainment, the economy and more. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss their predictions for 2024. Politics roundtable: Key issues to watch. Reporters roundtable: Most important stories of 2023.  

This week on "Face the Nation," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnson discuss how immigration is affecting their cities. Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham, David Becker, CBS News election law contributor joins Margaret Brennan.