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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.

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“While both articles are from the same show on the same date, Article A mentions general guests including Anthony Salvanto, Zach Lahn, and Mark Kelly, while Article B specifically covers an interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright.”

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polls as the final countdown to the midterm elections begin.

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polls as the final countdown to the midterm elections begin. asserted

countdown → discuss → elections

Plus, Iowa's GOP nominee for governor Zach Lahn and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join. asserted

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Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026

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