Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 18, 2026
Summary
This article covers a 2026 "Face the Nation" broadcast discussing the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and President Donald Trump’s recent actions related to easing restrictions on Vladimir Putin’s oil sales. The program includes polling analysis, interviews with politicians, and debate on how both parties are preparing for the election.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump is campaigning to support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
- New polling shows a very close Senate race in Texas with a 51-49 split between Democrat Talarico and Republican Paxton.
- Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to take control of the Senate.
- The Democratic Party faces challenges in uniting its members to vote, especially to oppose some Republican candidates linked to Trump.
- President Trump issued an executive order freezing a new law meant to restrict Vladimir Putin’s ability to sell oil as a way to cut off funding for Russia’s war.
- The broadcast features political experts and politicians from both parties discussing election strategies and key races.
- The election is less than three weeks away, with high tensions over both domestic and foreign policy issues influencing voters.
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