During multiple press interviews on Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio touted alleged progress at President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while offering few specifics to back up his claims.

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.

In 2016, Rubio defended the conventional understanding of birthright citizenship, which contradicts the view of the current administration.

Rubio, a son of immigrants and now secretary of state, was responding to a 2016 lawsuit questioning his eligibility for the presidency.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has come out with a justification for President Donald Trump's so-called hypocrisy when sparing China from tariffs while escalating tariff tensions with India

Secretary of State Marco Rubio paused Palestinian visas after Laura Loomer flagged Gaza arrivals, sparking debate over security and humanitarian aid.

The Superior Court of Bogota has ordered the release of former president Alvaro Uribe, who is appealing his conviction for witness tampering. Uribe, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, became the first Colombian ex-president convicted of a crime.

Washington Examiner Senior Writer Joe Concha mocked CBS News anchor Margaret Brennan for failing to trap Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a “gotcha moment.” On Sunday, Rubio appeared on Face the Nation ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders’ meeting at the White House.