This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” in the aftermath of the discovery of the bodies of six people who were being held hostage by Hamas, Nancy Cordes speaks to Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of the Israeli-Americans still being held. Plus, Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas joins as migrant crossings along the southern border reach historic lows amid a new asylum crackdown from the Biden administration. Source

The father of an Israeli-American still held captive by Hamas reiterated calls for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages. Source

The father of an Israeli-American still held captive by Hamas reiterated calls for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages. Source

Projections for ARD and ZDF public television based on exit polls and partial counting showed Alternative for Germany winning 32-33% of the vote in Thuringia. Source

Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, spoke at the RNC in July. Source

Complex climactic conditions were the main cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian state TV reported. Source

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey join Nancy Cordes. Source

A beluga whale named Hvaldimir, first spotted in Norway with a harness that sparked rumors he may be a Russian spy, was found dead. Source

At least 15,000 workers have voted to authorize strikes if no agreements are reached after contracts expire at hotels in 12 cities, from Honolulu to Boston. Source

Under President Biden’s June proclamation, migrants who cross the southern border between legal entry points are generally disqualified from asylum. Source