On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Republican Sen. John Kennedy of LouisianaIndependent Sen. Bernie Sanders of VermontU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike WaltzFormer FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott GottliebA look at new CBS News polling with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' executive director of elections and surveysClick here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington.And this week on Face the Nation: As the U.S. war with Iran approaches the five-month mark, both sides are searching for a diplomatic off-ramp.MARGARET BRENNAN: After nearly two weeks of striking targets across Iran following the collapse of the short-lived cease-fire earlier this month, the Trump administration paused its bombardment for two straight days for the first time, as diplomatic talks over the Strait of Hormuz show signs of progress.With our new CBS poll showing continued unease about the war's direction, we will ask U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz whether a peace deal is any closer.Then: With midterm elections around the corner, Congress faces a daunting to-do list of must-pass legislation to fund the government and the war. We will hear from Senators John Kennedy and Bernie Sanders.