Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 11, 2026

On this week’s “Face the Nation,” hosted by Margaret Brennan, the focus was on the political landscape as President Trump worked to secure last-minute deals before the midterm elections. With just 23 days until the votes are counted, Trump made a controversial agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, aiming to reduce fuel prices in the U.S. This move has sparked debate within his own party, as some Republican candidates may distance themselves from Trump. Meanwhile, Democrats face their own challenges in mobilizing voters, with insights from Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy and New Hampshire Senate candidate Chris Pappas. The show also covered the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, which caused significant damage and power outages, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin providing updates on federal support. Additionally, the program touched on ICE deportation tactics and featured a discussion on artificial intelligence with Palantir’s CTO, Shyam Sankar. QUESTION: How might political decisions, like the one involving Russian diesel, impact public perception and voter turnout in elections?