Republican Congressman Talks Iran War, Cyber Attacks, and Ukraine on Sunday News Show

Republican Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio appeared on the TV news show 'Face the Nation' on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He spoke with host Margaret Brennan about the U.S. military conflict with Iran, cyber attacks on American water systems, and the war in Ukraine. Turner sits on the House Armed Services Committee, which oversees the U.S. military. The wide-ranging interview covered some of the biggest national security issues facing the country right now.

Turner said that Congress is still not getting enough information from the Trump administration about the conflict with Iran. He said both the House and the Senate have told the Pentagon it needs to share more details. 'I don't think anybody is satisfied with the level of information we're receiving,' Turner said. He added that the situation is constantly changing, which makes it harder to stay informed.

President Trump has sent mixed signals about a possible peace deal with Iran. On Friday, the president said he was 'losing faith' in Iran because they 'lie' and 'misrepresent.' But just one night later, Trump said a diplomatic deal might be within reach. Turner said any deal would need Iran to give up its nuclear program and keep the Strait of Hormuz open for ships carrying oil and other goods. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that is very important for global trade.

The interview also touched on a serious threat inside the United States. The FBI has warned that hackers are attacking water systems in at least seven states. U.S. officials are looking into whether Iranian hackers are behind the attacks, something Iran has done before in 2023. When asked about it, President Trump said he did not think Iran was responsible and jokingly blamed Minnesota's governor. Turner said Congress has not been officially told which states are affected, but he warned that U.S. enemies like Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran all see civilian systems like water supplies as targets.

Brennan also asked Turner about his Ohio colleague, Congressman Max Miller. Court documents in Miller's divorce case include serious accusations of domestic abuse, including that he held a gun to his wife's head and may have injured their young daughter. Miller denied the allegations in a social media video. Turner refused to say whether Republican leaders should look into the matter. He said the accusations belong in a courtroom, not on a TV show or in the hands of party leaders.

Finally, Turner spoke about Ukraine, where Russia recently fired a large number of ballistic missiles at the capital city of Kyiv. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said only one missile was intercepted because his country has run out of interceptors for its Patriot missile defense system. Turner has been pushing for the U.S. to allow Ukraine to produce its own Patriot interceptors. He said he believes talks about this are still ongoing, even though President Trump seemed to pull back on the idea on Friday. 'Every night there are people who die in Ukraine because Russia is sending missiles into Ukraine and hitting defenseless civilians,' Turner said. He urged the president and the Pentagon to move quickly to help Ukraine defend itself.