Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Margaret Brennan

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Margaret Brennan made an impact.

Margaret Brennan is a prominent American journalist serving as the moderator of 'Face the Nation' on CBS News and the network's chief foreign affairs correspondent. She also serves as a substitute anchor for CBS Evening News. Brennan has been covering Washington since 2012, including a prior role as a White House correspondent for CBS. She is known for her in-depth interviews with political figures and her coverage of significant global events.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: Began Career at CNBC

In 2002, Margaret Brennan began her business news career at CNBC as a producer for Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street program.

2008: Covered 2008 Financial Crisis

In 2008, as a CNBC correspondent, Margaret Brennan covered the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on consumer issues.

June 24, 2009: Left CNBC to Join Bloomberg Television

On June 24, 2009, Margaret Brennan left CNBC to join Bloomberg Television.

2009: Broke Story of Circuit City's Liquidation

In 2009, Margaret Brennan broke the story of Circuit City's liquidation and regularly covered changing consumer trends for CNBC.

April 27, 2012: Hosted Last Show of InBusiness

On April 27, 2012, Margaret Brennan hosted her last show of InBusiness on Bloomberg. She left Bloomberg to pursue new opportunities.

July 2012: Joined CBS News

In July 2012, Margaret Brennan joined CBS News in Washington, D.C., reporting on the White House and serving as a substitute anchor.

2012: Anchored Bloomberg's Republican Presidential Candidate Debates

In 2012, Margaret Brennan helped anchor coverage of Bloomberg's Republican presidential candidate debates.

2012: Joined CBS News

In 2012, Margaret Brennan joined CBS News and has been based in Washington since that time, covering the White House and serving as a substitute anchor for CBS programs.

September 9, 2013: Asked John Kerry About Syria

On September 9, 2013, at a press conference, Margaret Brennan asked Secretary of State John Kerry about potential actions by the Syrian government to avoid a U.S. strike, which led to a proposal from Russia's foreign minister.

February 22, 2018: Named Moderator of Face the Nation

On February 22, 2018, Margaret Brennan was named the 10th moderator of Face the Nation, the CBS Sunday morning political interview program.

October 1, 2024: Moderated 2024 Vice Presidential Debate

On October 1, 2024, Margaret Brennan was one of the moderators of CBS' 2024 United States vice presidential debate.

February 2025: Criticized JD Vance's Speech on Face the Nation

During a February 2025 episode of Face the Nation, Margaret Brennan criticized Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.