History of Margaret Brennan in Timeline

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

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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March 26, 1980: Margaret Brennan Born

On March 26, 1980, Margaret Mary Brennan was born. She is now an American journalist and moderator of Face the Nation on CBS News.

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1998: Graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart

In 1998, Margaret Brennan graduated with honors from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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.

2002: Graduated from University of Virginia

In 2002, Margaret Brennan graduated with highest distinction from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies.

2003: Named a Top Journalist Under 30

In 2003, Margaret Brennan was named one of the top journalists under the age of 30 by the NewsBios/TJFR Group.

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.

2010: Received Fulbright Award

In 2010, Margaret Brennan received the Fulbright Award for International Understanding.

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.

2013: Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia Award for Newtown Tragedy Coverage

In 2013, Margaret Brennan was part of the CBS News team honored with an Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia Award for coverage of the Newtown tragedy.

April 11, 2015: Married Yado Yakub

On April 11, 2015, Margaret Brennan married Yado Yakub.

2015: Received Honorary Doctorate from Niagara University

In 2015, Margaret Brennan received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Niagara University for her work in international affairs.

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.

April 30, 2018: Announced Pregnancy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 30, 2018, Margaret Brennan announced she was pregnant with her first child.

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September 11, 2018: Birth of First Child

On September 11, 2018, Margaret Brennan's first child, a boy, was born.

2020: Won Wilbur Award

In 2020, Margaret Brennan won a Wilbur Award from the Religion Communicators Council.

April 28, 2021: Birth of Second Child

On April 28, 2021, Margaret Brennan's second child, a son, was born.

2021: Received National Headliner Award

In 2021, Margaret Brennan received first place in the National Headliner Awards for her coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak in "Facing the Pandemic".

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.