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September 16th, 2026; 5pm: Nicolle Wallace on the war in Iran that has now made deployment far more dangerous for United States troops.
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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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