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Medal of Honor heroes and economic shifts headline Memorial Day news broadcasts

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, national news broadcasts focused on military valor and high-level economic shifts to mark Memorial Day weekend. Retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams shared stories of combat sacrifice as the nation nears its 250th anniversary.

Simultaneously, White House Economic Director Kevin Hassett addressed the selection of a new Federal Reserve Chair, signaling potential pivots in monetary policy. Foreign policy updates also emerged, with reports that a significant peace deal with Iran has been largely negotiated.

These interviews set a somber but high-stakes tone for political and economic discussions entering the holiday week.

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Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026

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