10/4: Face The Nation

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10/4: Face The Nation. (2026, October 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/100426-face-the-nation/

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On the October 4th episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto provides insights into recent polls ahead of the midterm elections. The show also features interviews with Iowa GOP gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn and Democratic Senator Mark Kelly.

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On October 4, 2026, CBS News' *Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan* featured Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, former White House national security official Brett McGurk, Republican Iowa gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn, and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. The show discussed new CBS polling ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on the competitive races in various states like Iowa and Arizona. Senator Kelly emphasized that Democrats are optimistic about capturing the House but face tougher battles in Senate races, noting voter frustration with Washington D.C.'s lack of responsiveness to pressing issues such as rising living costs. McGurk's interview explored the complex dynamics between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, touching on past events like the October 7th Hamas attack and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Written for “Face The Nation October 4 Interviews” on 2026-10-30, grounded in this article and the 13 other(s) covering the same event.

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