Speaker Series: Maragaret Brennan

Meet Margaret Brennan the new host of CBS News’ “Face The Nation.” Brennan has reported on politics, international affairs, and global markets since 2002. She joined CBS News in 2012 and was previously their White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent.

Since 2012, Brennan has been based in Washington and has reported on the Trump administration, and previously President Obama's administration, for all CBS News programs. Previously, Brennan covered the State Department for four years, where she reported on major national security stories including nuclear negotiations with Iran; restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba; the standoff with North Korea; the conflict in Ukraine; and the accord to transfer control of Syria's chemical weapons.

Prior to joining CBS News, Brennan spent a decade covering the global financial markets. Brennan anchored and reported for Bloomberg Television globally. Previously, she was a correspondent at CNBC with a focus on the consumer during the financial crisis. She also contributed to various NBC News programs. Brennan began her career as a producer for CNBC's "Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser."