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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld (search) pays a surprise visit to U.S. and Iraqi troops in Mosul. How is the training of Iraqi security forces coming along? We'll investigate with retired Brig. Gen. Nick Halley.

The White House rejects a fresh demand from North Korea for bilateral talks on nuclear disarmament. Is this the best way to handle the confrontation? We'll ask Peter Feaver, professor at Duke University and former director of policy and arms control at the NSC.

Plus, is the Democratic National Committee (search) ready for chairman Howard Dean? That's the big question for Kellyanne Conway, Republican strategist.

A small step toward democracy in Saudi Arabia: Thousands of men — and only men — are voting in municipal elections for the first time. It's historic, but is it important? We'll ask Amb. Wyche Fowler, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Plus, why have prosecutors called on former child star Corey Feldman to testify against Michael Jackson? Judge Andrew Napolitano, FOX News senior judicial analyst, weighs in.

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About the Show

Veteran newscaster John Gibson gets to the core of the most salient issues facing America today as host of FNC's hard-hitting primetime show "The Big Story with John Gibson."

Airing Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. ET, "The Big Story" gives you expert legal analysis from Judge Andrew Napolitano and in-depth interviews and reports from correspondent Heather Nauert.

"The Big Story with John Gibson" is one of the reasons that FOX News Channel is the most watched news network in daytime.

Note: All guests and topics subject to change