The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed concerns about military action in Venezuela turning out the way U.S. actions did in Iraq, Syria, or Libya, during an interview Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has played down suggestions that Washington plans to directly govern Venezuela.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were on "This Week" Sunday, January 4. This is a rush transcript and may be updated

Marco Rubio sparred with ABC's "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos over U.S. authority to run Venezuela after extracting dictator Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized President Donald Trump during a television appearance Monday, comparing his actions to those of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro following a dramatic U.S. military operation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos that court orders to seize ships subjected to sanctions backed American military operations against Venezuela during a contentious exchange Sunday.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Congress that President Trump aims to buy Greenland instead of invading it, despite the White House suggesting military action remains an option. This reflects contrasting internal views within the administration regarding Trump's long-desired acquisition of the Arctic territory.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won't govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.