Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House

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 newsmakers every weekday.
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Episode's summary

October 15, 2026; 4pm: Just 19 days before the midterms, Trump’s DOJ is fulfilling its promise of going after voting in Democratic states. Today, the DOJ sued California minutes after the 48-hour deadline to review an unverified list of alleged noncitizens expired.

Episodes

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“DOJ sues California just 19 days before the midterms”

October 15, 2026; 4pm: Just 19 days before the midterms, Trump’s DOJ is fulfilling its promise of going after voting in Democratic states. Today, the DOJ sued California minutes after the 48-hour deadline to review an unverified list of alleged noncitizens expired.

15 Oct 2026
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"Trump plays Russian roulette ahead of the midterms"

Over the past few days, Donald Trump has handed Russia win after win, especially with his lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel fuel and therefore putting Ukraine in even more danger as it continues to defend itself against Russia's brutal war.

14 Oct 2026
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"From unpopular, then to toxic, now to radioactive"

Twenty days to Election Day, and the American people appear poised to slam the door shut in Donald Trump's face -- and in the faces of Republicans more broadly.

14 Oct 2026
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"Guilfoyle is out"

It’s rule #1 in the Trump administration. Don’t look weak and desperate.

13 Oct 2026
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"Just 21 days to go"

At a moment of self-made political crisis for Donald Trump and a breakdown among his supporters, 10 years after the drop of the "Access Hollywood" tape, the most pressing consideration for the rest of us is whether that was then and this is now.

13 Oct 2026