Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026

On February 15, 2026, former ICE Director Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe on the 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' broadcast to discuss pressing national issues including immigration policy, border security, and political polarization. The program, a staple of Sunday morning political talk shows, provided a platform for contrasting perspectives on some of the most contentious issues facing the nation. During the interview, Homan emphasized the need for stricter immigration enforcement, while Jeffries presented the Democratic administration's approach to border security and comprehensive immigration reform. The discussion also touched upon recent legislative efforts and the political climate ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Brennan, the host, moderated the conversation, pressing both guests on specific policy positions and their potential impacts on American communities.