Deadline: White House

Nicolle Wallace covers Trump’s decision to escalate tensions with Iran by threatening a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, an announcement CENTCOM quickly had to clarify, saying that U.S. forces would only block ships going to and from Iranian ports. This comes after a weekend of failed peace talks with Tehran. Later, Eddie Glaude and Tom Nichols join Nicolle to discuss the Trump administration’s f...

Nicolle Wallace covers the surging inflation and gas prices because of the war in Iran. Not only is the war affecting the United States, but it is also affecting airports in Europe, who are warning that they might face a jet fuel shortage if oil can’t pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It is a full scale global economic crisis, and it has no signs of winding down any time soon with Iran still main...

Nicolle Wallace covers how Donald Trump went from threatening genocide earlier in the week to being in a tactically, politically, and morally weaker position now than he was on Monday. Later, Nicolle covers Trump fighting with former allies like Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones, calling them “Low IQs” on Truth Social after they criticized him for the war in Iran. For more, follow us on Instagram @dea...

April 9, 2026: Both polls and midterm elections indicate growing discontent in the Trump coalition as the war in Iran continues into its second month and the MAGA base is still largely unsatisfied with opacity of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Angelo Carusone, Charlie Sykes, Miles Taylor and Anthea Butler.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more fr...

April 9, 2026: This afternoon, First Lady Melania Trump summoned a press pool to get on the record about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein – or, according to Trump, her lack thereof. Nicolle Wallace unpacks the latest with Jackie Alemany and Luke Broadwater. Also in the hour, an update on the war in Iran with John Hudson and Steve Anderson followed by the latest on the White House ballroom ren...

April 8, 2026: Nicolle Wallace on Donald Trump backing off his threat to take out a whole entire civilization and agreeing to a two week ceasefire in his war with Iran last night. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts wi...

April 7, 2026; President Donald Trump vowed this morning via Truth Social to commit war crimes – a threat that would amount to millions of Iranian civilian deaths in addition to potential legal jeopardy for the military officials who would have to carry out the acts. Nicolle Wallace unpacks with Steve Anderson, John Heilemann, Chrissy Houlahan and Rick Stengel.  For more, follow us on Instagram @d...

April 7, 2026; As the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran rages into its second month, President Donald Trump has issues a series of threats to the country – saying just this morning that if Iranian leadership does not capitulate by 8 p.m. eastern that “a whole civilization will die tonight.” Nicolle Wallace discusses with Randy Manner, Amanda Carpenter, David Frum. John Kirby and Robert Garcia.  For more, f...

After rambling press conferences and incoherent Truth Social posting sprees, Nicolle Wallace covers the question that people on both sides of the aisle are asking: Is Donald Trump okay? Later, Nicolle covers how the DOJ is waiting with bated breath for Pam Bondi’s replacement, and whether her replacement will be willing or able to carry out Trump’s retribution campaign. For more, follow us on Inst...

Nicolle Wallace covers the latest headlines from the war in Iran. In a press conference today, Donald Trump addressed the rescue of an American pilot who went missing last week when Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet. Trump also double downed on his threats to Iran that he posted on Truth Social, and he attacked reporters and news outlets for asking him about those threats, specifically whethe...

Ayman Mohyeldin is in for Nicolle Wallace. Ayman continues to cover the breaking news of the search and rescue operation in southwestern Iran for a missing U.S. fighter jet pilot. This pilot was one of two pilots onboard a U.S. F-15 fighter jet that was shot down by Iran. One pilot has been rescued, but the whereabouts of the second pilot are still unknown. Later, Ayman covers reporting that sugge...

Ayman Mohyeldin is in for Nicolle Wallace. Ayman covers the breaking news that a U.S. F-15 fighter jet was shot down over southwestern Iran. One of the two-member crew was rescued, while the second person onboard has still not been found. A search and rescue operation is underway to try to find the second pilot. This jet strike comes hours after the U.S. attacked a bridge under construction in Ira...

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia covers Pam Bondi’s firing and her legacy after her 422 days on the job as Attorney General. Later, Alicia covers the aftermath of Donald Trump’s address to the nation last night regarding the war in Iran.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple P...

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia covers the breaking news that Pam Bondi is ousted as Attorney General. Bondi’s removal is the second high profile Trump cabinet firing, coming just weeks after Trump fired Kristi Noem from her position as DHS Secretary. Later, Alicia covers Epstein survivors’ reactions to Pam Bondi’s firing. Bondi notably refused to apologize to the survivors durin...

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's challenge to mail-in voting, his latest, most egregious, least bauthorized attempt to assert control over America's system of elections. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh     For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, s...

Nicolle Wallace on Donald Trump is facing an erosion of support within his own party -- ahead of his first address to the nation on his unpopular war with Iran. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up...

March 30, 2026; President Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters need to reframe the narrative on Iran – their latest strategy? You can criticize his actions. But not his competence. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Angelo Carusone, Joe Walsh and Molly Jong-Fast. Later, Sen. Cory Booker on his new book.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcas...

March 31, 2026; As the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its second month, President Donald Trump appears to have weighed the political cost and determined he wants out. Nicolle Wallace discusses with Mark Hertling, Vera Bergengruen and Tom Nichols. Also in the hour, the latest on Pete Hegseth and the anonymous multi-million-dollar trades concerning military involvement in Iran with Michael...

Nicolle Wallace covers the infighting in the MAGA coalition, with prominent MAGA members criticizing the Trump administration and Fox News’ coverage of the war in Iran. Later, Nicolle covers Trump’s attack on the press, with current FCC chair Brendan Carr lauding the administration’s efforts to take over the media. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NO...

Nicolle Wallace covers new Wall Street Journal reporting which points out the ‘well-timed’ bets mystery traders have made on platforms like Polymarket, resulting in them raking in millions of dollars, right before drastic policy changes from the Trump administration. Later, Nicolle covers this past weekend’s ‘No Kings’ protests all over the country where millions of Americans took to the streets t...

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on the American people bearing witness to what could be a monumental break up of what was until very recently a seemingly unshakeable political coalition — the MAGA movement. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen t...

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on brand new reporting showing that the Pentagon is thinking of deploying 10,000 more troops to the region as Iran moves to strengthen it's control over the Strait of Hormuz. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen t...

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on a Florida special election where Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples -- in the district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf club. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts. To listen to this show and other...

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia covers Trump’s escalating calls for revenge on judges that rule against him as well as on New York Attorney General Letitia James. Later, Alicia covers new reporting that suggests that insiders are getting tipped off right before major policy announcements from Trump, allowing them to make money from “well-timed” trades and bets. For more, follow u...

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia covers where things stand on day 27 of the war in Iran. The USPS is now having to charge an 8% surcharge on all packages due to the high cost of gas and inflation is expected to top 4%. Meanwhile, Iran has rejected Trump’s peace proposal and there does not appear to be active negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Later, Alicia covers growing fear...