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Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 4, 2026.

Baltimore shooting: 12-year-old girl killed in crossfire after parking dispute

“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says the head of the Muslim World League

While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.

Hong Kong woman with knife arrested after demanding cash, Octopus cards at MTR station

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of attempted robbery after she brandished a knife at staff at an MTR station customer service centre and demanded Octopus cards and cash. A source familiar with the case told the South China Morning Post on Monday that the woman, a Hong Kong resident surnamed Lai, was armed with a ceramic knife and demanded all Octopus cards and HK$100 (US$13) banknotes fr...

Police trace woman with knife to Wong Tai Sin flat, arrest her over attempted robbery

A woman suspected of carrying out an attempted robbery with a knife at a Hong Kong shopping centre was arrested after police officers traced her to a flat at a Wong Tai Sin estate on Sunday night. Police received a report at about 6.50pm that a woman in her forties carrying a knife had travelled from Diamond Hill MTR station towards the nearby Plaza Hollywood mall. Officers were deployed to the sc...

Police surround Wong Tai Sin flat after woman reportedly seen with knife in area

Hong Kong police officers were attempting to force their way into a flat at a Wong Tai Sin estate on Sunday night after a woman suspected of carrying a knife and wandering in the area was traced to the home during a search. Police received a report at about 6.50pm that a woman in her forties carrying a knife had travelled from Diamond Hill MTR station towards the nearby Plaza Hollywood shopping ce...

Cornell sexual assault case: Woman at centre of rape allegations got threats to withdraw lawsuit, lawyer says

Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"

"Sunday Morning" talked with passengers who heroically helped avert disaster this past Wednesday by subduing the co-pilot attempting to crash their Boeing 737 Max into the Arabian Desert.

Portugal 2-1 Norway: UEFA Nations League – as it happened

All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.

Portugal vs Norway – LIVE: UEFA Nations League

Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.

Portugal vs Norway live – UEFA Nations League

Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.

LIVE: Portugal vs Norway – UEFA Nations League

Follow updates from our live text commentary stream coverage as Cristiano Ronaldo focus switches to Bruno Fernandes.

300+ objections as Maidstone residents oppose former hotel conversion into 42 studios for 65 people

More than 300 objections have been filed against plans to convert Maidstone’s former Grange Moor Hotel into 42 studio apartments for an estimated 65 people. Residents say they are concerned the development could increase pressure on parking, local infrastructure and the neighbourhood, with some describing themselves as “devastated” and saying they would not have bought their homes.

Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder

Ambassador vows cooperation as Japan protests after a US marine’s arrest in connection to Okinawa murder case.

Why does the US want to deport Salah Sarsour?

A US judge has ruled a prominent Palestinian rights advocate can be deported under a controversial, cold-war era law.

Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed Monday

Another day of mobilisation is planned for Tuesday. By then, 400 to 500 secondary schools are expected to remain fully or partially closed, including 24 that have been “burned or vandalised”. The ministry also reports that 78 education staff have been injured since the movement began.

Supporters of Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan begin ‘long march’ to Islamabad

A march protesting against the imprisonment of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan kicked off in northwest Pakistan on Sunday after talks to avoid the demonstration stalled. Authorities have been preparing for weeks for the possible arrival of demonstrators in Islamabad, with the march planned by supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party originally slated for September 27 an...

Supporters of Imran Khan begin ‘long march’ to Islamabad

A march protesting against the imprisonment of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan kicked off in northwest Pakistan on Sunday after talks to avoid the demonstration stalled. Authorities have been preparing for weeks for the possible arrival of demonstrators in Islamabad, with the march planned by supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party originally slated for September 27 an...

‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning

The fixation on Netanyahu’s failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.

‘We need freedom’: New Delhi women protest sexual violence

Aditi Subramanian joined protests after the alleged gang rape of a teenager in New Delhi, calling for women’s safety.

Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election

Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election

Transcript: Brett McGurk on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 4, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Brett McGurk, who served as a top Middle East adviser to former Preident Joe Biden, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 4, 2026.

Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detained

Calls for release of six Matsadaash staff after one is charged while whereabouts of other five remain unknownAn Egyptian journalist has been charged with joining a terrorist group, days after an entire newsroom was detained in what rights groups have said is a crackdown on press freedoms.Last week, authorities arrested six journalists from the independent fact-checking and investigative platform M...

More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned

Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last weekEurope live – latest updatesMore than 400 schools in France will be closed or partially closed on Monday as authorities brace for a second week of student protests.Lessons will be totally or partly suspended in 400 to 500 schools because security conditions “have not bee...

Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic in Russia after death of lab worker

A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable".