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Margaret Brennan opened Face the Nation by discussing President Donald Trump’s reported agreement with Vladimir Putin to bring Russian diesel into the United States, aiming to reduce fuel prices. Trump said the move would release more oil for global markets.
Brennan asked whether the agreement might lead Republican candidates to distance themselves from Trump. The broadcast also examined how Democrats could encourage their supporters to vote, with interviews planned with Senator Chris Murphy and New Hampshire Senate nominee Chris Pappas.
The program included a discussion of artificial intelligence with Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar.
The broadcast also addressed Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall Friday night and caused four deaths. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said federal officials were coordinating with governors as the storm moved across the country.
Mullin described cooperation among affected states, including sending resources to areas without power to help restore electricity. He said federal, state and local responders were working together; the excerpt provides no further update on recovery efforts.
Key points
- Trump’s reported Russian diesel deal was presented as an effort to lower U.S. fuel costs.
- The broadcast focused on voter turnout challenges for both Republicans and Democrats.
- Officials said states and federal responders were coordinating after Hurricane Isaias, which killed four people.