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

Key Points:

• President Trump is actively campaigning ahead of the midterms, recently making a controversial deal with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel fuel, prompting some Republican backlash.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discussed the federal response to Hurricane Isaias, ICE-related shootings in New York City, and defended the livestreaming of convicted murderer Nidal Hasan's execution despite concerns about potential radicalization.
• Senator Chris Murphy criticized the Trump administration's handling of the Middle East, particularly the ongoing war involving Iran and the Houthis, advocating for ending U.S. hostilities and expressing skepticism about rebuilding damaged bases without full transparency.
• Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso defended President Trump's energy policies, including importing Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, criticized Democratic candidates as extreme, and expressed concerns about Democratic opposition to military funding.
• Democratic Senate candidate Chris Pappas emphasized focusing on economic issues like lowering costs and healthcare, criticized his opponent's alignment with Trump, and advocated for ICE reform rather than abolition, highlighting the need for accountability and immigrant rights.
• Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar discussed AI regulation, advocating for applying existing laws with some adjustments, emphasizing industry responsibility, and addressing concerns about AI's role in military targeting and safety incidents.
• Secret Service Director Sean Curran revealed a significant increase in threats against protected individuals, with a 40% rise compared to last year and over 10,000 threats recorded since January.