Episode 202609234 · Deadline: White House
"Unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional"
23 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Episode notes
September 23rd, 2026; 4pm: Nicolle Wallace anchors continuing coverage of a hearing over Trump's ban of MSNOW, CNN and Politico from the White House -- as legal experts call the move an attack on free speech and the First Amendment.
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Deadline: White House
Nicolle Wallace, MS NOW · News · English
Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmak
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