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Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: Trump Holds Off on Iran, Ayotte Talks Data Centers, Is Harris Running in 2028?
Jeff Chidester’s Morning Monologue: Trump Holds Off on Iran, Ayotte Talks Data Centers, Is Harris Running in 2028?
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The Morning Update host, Jeff Chidester, kicks off the May 19, 2026, show, diving into the top stories of the day.

Jeff unpacks President Trump’s recent statement on ‘what next’ regarding the Iranian Conflict. Is military action imminent or will peace talks continue?

Next, we talk and listen to the NH Governor’s recent comments on raising the toll fees for out-of-state drivers, data centers, and energy policy.

Jeff shares a recent statement on the Iranian conflict from a former NH visitor and potential 2028 Presidential hopeful, Sen. Chris Murphy. Is Iran “2 to 3 times stronger” today compared to prior to the start of the conflict?

We also discussed former President Candidate Kamala Harris’ plan to eliminate the electoral college, expand and “pack” the Supreme Court, and grant Statehood to  Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia

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