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Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) weighs in on the impact of the House Ethics report on the expected attorney-general nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and the role it might play in the Senate’s advice and consent. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addresses the nuclear threat from Russian President Putin in an exclusive sit-down with NBC News. Chuck Todd examines President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks.
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for Attorney General and Secretary of Defense face misconduct allegations. Trump suggests he'll use the military to carry out his mass deportation plans. The U.S. gives Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles to strike inside Russia.
President-elect Donald Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Former White House Attorney Ty Cobb and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) discusses Democratic strategy and her concerns on Trump's mass deportation plans.
President-elect Trump nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton reacts to Trump’s picks to fill his administration’s key national security roles. Republicans win control of the House of Representatives, ensuring a unified GOP government.
President-elect Donald Trump's administration begins to take shape. Senate Republicans prepare to hold their secret ballot leadership election. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats' election losses and the messaging that will move the party forward. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki analyzes the coalition that helped Donald Trump win the presidency.
In an exclusive interview, Kristen Welker speaks to President-elect Donald Trump on his legislative priorities and goals in his second term. President Biden makes comments on the transfer of power in Washington. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and The Dispatch's Stephen Hayes discuss what to expect from Congress in a Trump administration. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell reports on the reaction from world leaders to Tuesday's election.
Vice President Harris concedes the 2024 election to President-elect Trump. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard, Monica Alba, Ali Vitali and Mark Murray join Meet the Press NOW to talk about where the Democratic Party goes next.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches to voters in key battleground states out west. NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli, NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd join Meet the Press NOW to explain how the campaigns are spending their final days on the campaign trail, and their potential paths to victory. Trump Campaign National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses Trump's pitch to women voters and the fallout from racist remarks at a recent Trump rally. NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor talks to Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump barnstorm multiple battleground states as they deliver their closing arguments. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali interviews Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on his attempts to hold onto his highly contested seat. Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report gives her analysis on the battle for Senate control. In the final installment of the NBC News Deciders Focus Group, voters who supported former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) share if and how they intend to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
With just one week until Election Day Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are honing in on their closing message. Harris campaign Communications Director Michael Tyler joins Meet the Press NOW ahead of Kamala Harris' DC rally at the site of Trump's January 6th address. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations after ballot box fires in Washington.
11 days from Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both in Texas. NBC News investigates how false claims about noncitizens voting could undermine trust in the election. Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth Al Schmidt joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss an ongoing investigation into fraudulent voter registration applications in Lancaster County. The NBC News Deciders Focus Group, produced in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago, talks to voters who did not cast ballots in 2020.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ready their closing campaign arguments. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the toplines from a new CNBC poll showing former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy. Former GOP Congressman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) explains why he is voting for Vice President Kamala Harris this November.
NBC News Correspondents Vaughn Hillyard, Yamiche Alcindor and Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd analyze former Trump White House chief of staff John Kelly’s warnings about the former president. Harris Campaign Co-Chair Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) discusses how Vice President Harris is refining her closing argument as Election Day nears. Co-founder of the Pro-Palestinian Uncommitted National Movement Layla Elabed talks about her decision to skip the vote for president.
In the home stretch of the campaign season, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake join Meet the Press NOW to report on the latest developments from the campaign trail. NBC News Correspondents Trymaine Lee and Yasmin Vossoughian talk about what they’re hearing from key voting constituencies. Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) discusses how the death of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7th attacks on Israel, will impact a potential ceasefire agreement.
With just a few weeks to Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump make media appearances in hopes of winning the support of undecided voters. NBC News Correspondent Hala Gorani and NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the latest developments following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7th attack on Israel. NBC News Correspondent Steve Patterson explains to how service and hospitality workers are reacting Vice President Harris and former President Trump’s “no tax on tip” proposal.
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd examines Vice President Harris' challenge in distinguishing herself from President Biden, with polls showing a neck-and-neck race. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold details the election precautions being taken against misinformation and voter intimidation. Steve Kornacki shows how the race could come down to one electoral vote in Nebraska.
The Harris campaign focus on Trump's fitness for office after he ended a town hall event to play music last night in Pennsylvania. NBC News reports ISIS-K directed an Afghan man’s foiled plot to attack the U.S. on Election Day. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks to NBC News Correspondent Ali Vitali about Democratic campaigning to flip control of the House.
Recovery efforts in Florida are underway following Hurricane Milton. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Sarasota Commissioner Erik Arroyo join Meet the Press NOW to explain what resources people need. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and Correspondent Shaq Brewster report on the latest developments from the campaign trail and former President Barack Obama's upcoming rally for Vice President Kamala Harris. NBC News Climate Reporter Chase Cain and veteran Florida Meteorologist Tom Sorrells explain what comes next and how Milton compares to previous hurricanes.
Hurricane Milton continues to barrel towards Florida with local officials warning of imminent destruction. NBC News correspondents Monica Alba and Dasha Burns report on the campaign as Vice President Harris goes on a media blitz and former President Trump rallies in Pennsylvania. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin joins from Israel as President Biden calls Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s anticipated retaliation. NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin interviews both Arizona Senate nominees, Kari Lake (R) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D), as they prepare to face off in a highly anticipated debate.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton to make landfall as emergency officials urge residents in the storm's direct path to evacuate. U.S. intelligence officials warn foreign adversaries will continue to try to undermine the elections even after Election Day. Former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potentially devastating impact of Hurricane Milton.
Israel marks the first anniversary of the October 7th attack. Former U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross and retired General Joseph Votel join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the conflict in the Middle East. Native American volunteers from the White Mountain Apache Reservation are helping fellow tribal members register to vote ahead of November.
Former President Donald Trump falsely claims the newly unsealed filing from special counsel Jack Smith is election interference. The mayors of Greenville, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina join Meet the Press NOW to explain how their communities are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin speaks to Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) ahead of their first debate in the battleground state.
Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins Meet the Press NOW as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris tour the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly discusses Special Counsel Jack Smith’s unsealed court filing, which includes new allegations of Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. As conflict in the Middle East escalates, Former National Security Adviser John Bolton explains what a potential retaliation from Israel may look like.
Iran launches close to 200 ballistic missiles at Israel as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to face off in the first and only vice presidential debate. Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss tonight's debate and the latest from the Trump campaign.
Hurricane Helene leaves devastation cross the South as former president Trump criticizes the White House's response while on the campaign trail. FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery Keith Turi joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the logistical challenges of reaching communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 14 points among Latino voters in a new poll by NBC News, CNBC and Telemundo.
As Hurricane Helene nears the Gulf Coast, Tallahassee, Fla. Mayor John Dailey joins Meet the Press NOW to give the latest updates on preparations. NBC News Correspondent Tom Winter and NBC News Legal Analyst Carol Lam explain the charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In the latest edition of "The Deciders" focus group produced in collaboration with Syracuse University Engagious and Sago, Margaret Talev looks at a group of young male voters in the Great Lakes states. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) discusses the bipartisan report on the first attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump.
NBC's Ken Dilanian, Vaughn Hillyard and Courtney Kube join Meet the Press NOW to give the latest updates, after the Trump campaign said the former president was briefed on "real and specific" assassination threats from Iran. NBC's Chuck Todd discusses Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to assuage concerns on the economy. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley reports from Beirut, following escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor explains what to expect from Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Biden. Chris Cillizza, Charlie Dent and Ashley Etienne debrief polls showing a pronounced gender gap ahead of November.
President Biden addresses the UN General Assembly for the last time as president as fighting intensifies in the Middle East and Ukraine. Vice President Kamala Harris weighs visit to U.S. southern border with just 6 weeks until Election Day. Greg Bluestein, senior political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential last-minute election rule change in Georgia.
Steve Kornacki digs into the latest NBC News Poll, which shows an "off the charts" gender gap between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) encourages the Trump campaign to try to win the Omaha congressional district after an attempt to change the way the way the state counts its electoral votes appears to stall. NBC News' Richard Lui sits down with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
NBC News Correspondents Ken Dilanian, Vaughn Hillyard, Mike Memoli and Shaquille Brewster join Meet the Press NOW to explain the fallout from Iran's efforts to hack former president Donald Trump's presidential campaign and threats facing Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. With a potential government shutdown looming at the end of the month, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur reports on the latest developments in Congress, as House Republicans voted down their own funding bill. Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt discusses threats to election workers and how states are preparing ahead of November.
After the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since the pandemic, former Obama Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jason Furman joins Meet the Press NOW to explain its impact. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses the current state of political discourse, following an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. With less than 50 days until election day, NBC News Correspondents Ali Vitali and Mike Memoli report on the latest developments on the trail.
Donald Trump and his allies blame Democrats’ rhetoric for the apparent assassination attempt on the former president. Peter Baker and Cynthia Miller-Idriss join Meet the Press NOW to discuss increasing political violence in America. A judge denies bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs following his indictment on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Thousands are injured in Lebanon after pagers belonging to Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded.
Authorities provide an update on the investigation into the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Retired Secret Service Special Agent Robert McDonald discusses the agency's response to yesterday's assassination attempt. Daniella Diaz, Meghan Hays and Brandan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
As Trump and Harris return to the trail, NBC News correspondents Mike Memoli, Yamiche Alcindor and Vaughn Hillyard join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fallout from the first debate. Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute, explains the latest developments in Ukraine, following Russia's counteroffensive attack on the Kursk region. Betsy Woodruff Swan, Navin Nayak and Ramesh Ponnuru discuss Bush-era Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' endorsement of Harris.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in their first debate ahead of the 2024 election. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd, Molly Ball, Ashley Etienne, and Mike Dubke discuss the key takeaways from the night. NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor joins Meet the Press NOW from Ohio following Trump's reference to a false conspiracy theory regarding Haitian migrants. Melissa Deckman, CEO of PRRI, explains what impact Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris may have on turning out young voters.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to square off in their first presidential debate in Philadelphia. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki looks at the latest polling. Harris-Walz campaign Communications Director Michael Tyler and Trump-Vance campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their respective candidates' debate strategies.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump prepare to meet on the debate stage as new polling shows voters want to know more about the vice president. NBC News correspondent Shaquille Brewster explains what Democrats and Republicans are doing to court voters in Dane County, Wisconsin. A new GOP report accuses the Biden administration of watering down warnings about the security situation in Afghanistan as the U.S. was preparing to withdraw.
Hunter Biden prepares to enter a plea in his federal tax case. Senior National Spokesman for the Harris-Walz campaign Ian Sams sets the stakes for next week's debate and answers questions on Harris' economic plans. NBC News Correspondent Jesse Kirsch reports the latest on the shooting at a high school in Georgia.
NBC News' Tom Winter and Marissa Parra give the latest updates after at least four people were killed and nine others were in a school shooting in Winder, Georgia. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd, NBC News Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and NBC News Stay Tuned Correspondent Marquise Francis explain the potential impact Gen Z voters could have on the results of the presidential election.
The Harris campaign begins a reproductive rights bus tour as polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris gaining on former President Donald Trump in several voter issue polls. Protests continue in Israel as President Biden's weighs a "take it or leave it" cease-fire proposal. Liz Hirsh Naftali, great-aunt of freed American hostage Abigail Mor Edan, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss recent meetings between the Biden administration and families of American hostages in Gaza.
Vice President Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail on Labor Day and holds her first campaign event with President Biden since he dropped out of the presidential race. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the latest in cease-fire talks, and protests in Israel. Democrats accuse Republicans of planting seeds to potentially challenge a Trump defeat.
Vice President Kamala Harris sits down for her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. NBC News Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and Syracuse University's Margaret Talev discuss the latest installment of NBC News' Deciders Focus Group series looking at skeptical Latino voters. This focus group was produced in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago. Former President Donald Trump tells NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns that Florida's six-week abortion law is too short.
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd and NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki join Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats' strategy to win battleground states like Georgia and North Carolina. NBC News Chief Legal Analyst Chuck Rosenberg gives the latest developments on Special Counsel Jack Smith's superseding indictment, filed against former President Donald Trump, over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein explains what people should know about EEE, a rare mosquito-borne virus that health officials are describing as potentially fatal.
The Trump and Harris campaigns clash over the rules for the September presidential debate. Special Counsel Jack Smith files a brief to try to revive the Trump classified documents case. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the Harris campaign can maintain its momentum until November.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) discusses the historic nature of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy. NBC News Senior Political Reporter Alex Seitz-Wald reports on how pro-Palestine protesters are responding to being being denied a speaking slot at the DNC. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) responds to former President Donald Trump's comments that his strategy is not geared towards turning out supporters to vote.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. NBC Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd previews what he expects to hear ahead of speeches from Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and others. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) explains how Democrats can better define Harris' policy stances. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) shares his prediction that Democrats will hold the Senate.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris-Walz Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks discusses night one of the DNC and President Biden's address to the nation. Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles (R) explains why he is endorsing VP Harris ahead of his speech at the DNC.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) describes the need for party unity coming out of the convention. Top Biden ally and co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign Mitch Landrieu discusses the significance of President Biden's speech in this political moment.
The race for the White House has dramatically shifted, with VP Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the race in her own state of battleground Michigan. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) talks about former President Donald Trump’s strategy for campaigning against Harris. Mary Ann Ahern, Matt Gorman, Kelly O’Donnell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the roundtable.
President Biden and Vice President Harris hold their first joint event since the president ended his re-election bid. Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, join Meet the Press NOW as ceasefire and hostage negotiations continue in Doha. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, explains new polls that show Democrats leading in senate races across key battleground states.
As former President Donald Trump campaigns in the battleground state of North Carolina, NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Meet the Press Now to discuss recent polls that show momentum for Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic State Rep. Crystal Quade, a candidate for governor in Missouri, highlights a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri. Former commander of the International Space Station Chris Hadfield explains the latest developments on when and how NASA will bring home two astronauts who have been stuck in space for more than two months.
Former President Donald Trump’s allies are urge him to stay away from personal attacks against Vice President Harris and instead focus his campaign message. Former U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross discusses what impact Iran could have on cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas. Deepa Shivaram, Brad Woodhouse and Marc Lotter join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Vice President Kamala Harris faces pressure to lay out more policy proposals as former President Donald Trump accuses her of taking some of his own. “Uncommitted” movement co-founder Layla Elabed says they have “demanded” speaking time at the Democratic National Convention. Former DHS Under Secretary for Cyber and Infrastructure Suzanne Spaulding joins Meet the Press NOW to explain Iran's alleged hacking of the Trump campaign.
Former President Donald Trump agrees to debate Vice President Kamala Harris and says his campaign strategy hasn't changed with her as the nominee. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Harris-Walz campaign and their platform. Authorities are questioning three suspects involved in foiled attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. National Security Analyst Clint Watts discusses Ukraine’s surprise attack.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz project their message of freedom as they hit the campaign trail in battleground states. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance attacks Gov. Walz's military service. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Harris-Walz campaign and GOP attacks against the ticket. Battleground Georgia's Board of Elections grants new powers to local election officials.
Vice President Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a relatively unknown politician, as her running mate. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta (D) explains how Gov. Tim Walz can help Kamala Harris in battleground states. Former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Trump campaign's response to the VP selection.
Global stock sell-off continues as the Dow Jones falls more than 1,000 points. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate tomorrow. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel discusses fears of a wider war in the Middle East as Israel braces for retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah. Primary elections tomorrow in Missouri.
Former President Donald Trump questions VP Kamala Harris' racial identity during a Q&A with Black journalists. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki analyzes Kamala Harris' electoral paths to the White House. Sen. Michael Bennett (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the death of Hamas' political leader and concerns of a wider war in the Middle East.
Vice President Kamala Harris holds her second campaign rally since becoming the de facto Democratic presidential nominee in battleground Georgia. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Kamala Harris' record and viability among Asian American and Pacific Islander voters. The acting Secret Service Director admits mistakes were made by his agency surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The Harris campaign looks to hold onto their newfound momentum as potential VP picks hit the campaign trail. NBC affiliate reporters Lauren Mayk and Brahm Resnick look at what Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Penn.) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) could bring to the Democratic ticket. President Biden pitches a new plan to overhaul the Supreme Court. Threats of a wider war escalate after Israel retaliates to an attack from Lebanon.
Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first campaign rally in battleground Wisconsin. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) discusses the state of the presidential race with Vice President Harris as the de facto Democratic nominee.
Democrats coalesce behind Kamala Harris' campaign for president. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) and Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their endorsements of Kamala Harris and the challenges her campaign faces. Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance hosts his first solo campaign rally in his home state of Ohio.
NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor talks with voters in Michigan to get their reaction to former President Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) explains why he’s calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) and former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) join the Meet the Press NOW panel.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from Milwaukee on the final day of the Republican National Convention. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) discuss their expectations for former President Donald Trump's address. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd breaks down calls for President Biden to step down amid growing pressure inside the Democratic Party. NBC News Campaign Embed Alex Tabet looks at the sights and sounds of the convention.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from day three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Eric Trump, NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd and Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) discuss the security breakdown in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the tone Trump will strike in his upcoming speech on Thursday.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where former President Trump's grip on the Republican party is on full display. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) and Gov. Mike DeWine (R-O.H.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the presidential race and Trump's decision to choose JD Vance as his running mate.
Kristen Welker anchors Meet the Press NOW live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where former President Donald Trump formally clinched the Republican nomination for president. In a post on Truth social, Trump announced Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) will be his running mate in 2024. Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) and former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R-Wis.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Republican Party.
Just hours after an assassination attempt on fmr. President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) — who was present — shares what he witnessed. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) reacts to members of the Republican Party casting blame on President Biden and Democrats. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) discuss the developing situation and what it means for the nation.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) discusses why he is calling on President Biden to drop out of the race. Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks explains the views inside the Biden campaign. NBC News Correspondent Shaquille Brewster sits down with Milwaukee’s Democratic Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Former RNC Chair Reince Preibus as they prepare to host the Republican National Convention.
Former Reps. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) discuss former President Donald Trump's potential vice presidential pick ahead of the Republican National Convention. Former Ambassador Michael McFaul explains how a second Trump administration could impact the future of the NATO alliance.
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) joins Meet the Press NOW as some congressional Democrats voice concern over whether President Joe Biden can beat former President Donald Trump in November. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins the panel to discuss why only some Democrats are speaking out publicly. Retired Admiral James Stavridis explains the significance of this year’s NATO Summit as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Capitol Hill.
Gov. Josh Green (D-Hawaii), who participated in a White House meeting with Democratic governors, defended President Biden amid calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election. Benjy Sarlin, former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. France finds itself in a political deadlock after a leftist coalition pulls off an unexpected election win. Closing arguments begin in Senator Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) federal corruption trial.
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) — who is on former President Trump’s shortlist for potential running mates — exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the presidential race. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff (Calif.) exclusively talks about President Joe Biden’s debate performance and re-election campaign. Matt Gorman, Mike Memoli, former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Amy Walter join the Meet the Press roundtable.
President Biden campaigns in battleground Wisconsin and says he is staying in the race following last week's debate. Keir Starmer becomes the U.K.'s new prime minister as his Labour Party notched a big electoral victory. Tropical Storm Beryl heads towards Texas while millions of Americans face extreme heat and wildfires. The Biden administration signals a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
President Biden speaks with campaign staff and Democratic governors as new post-debate polls show him trailing or tied with former President Trump. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wilker joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Biden's upcoming visit to Wisconsin and concerns about his age. Advocacy groups in Arizona submit more than 800,000 signatures to put an abortion access amendment on the ballot this November.
President Biden’s campaign insists it will stay in the race, even as Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) became the first Democratic lawmaker publicly called on the president to drop out of the 2024 election. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what the Biden campaign should do to reassure Democrats ahead of November. The judge in Trump’s criminal hush money case postponed his sentencing until September.
The Supreme Court issues a landmark ruling saying former President Trump has immunity for official presidential acts. The Biden campaign continues to push back against suggestions that the president should step aside after a poor debate performance. Trump ally Steve Bannon begins his four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena. France’s far-right wins big in the first round of parliamentary elections.
Following Joe Biden’s tough performance during the first presidential debate, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the future of the president’s re-election bid. GOP Gov. Doug Burgum (N.D.) talks about former President Donald Trump’s VP selection process and the state of the race. Cristina Londoño Rooney, Jennifer Palmieri, Marc Short and Chuck Todd join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Democrats react to President Biden's self-admitted lackluster debate performance while both candidates continue on the campaign trial. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd examines what comes next in the presidential race. NBC News National Political Reporter Ben Kamisar explains how — and if — another Democrat may be nominated. Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro provides his takeaways from the debate and the president's performance.
President Biden and former President Trump are heading to Atlanta for the first 2024 Presidential Debate. Kristen Welker talks to representatives from the Biden and Trump campaigns about what to expect tonight. Jen Psaki, Cornell Belcher, Hogan Gidley and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW panel ahead of the debate. The Supreme Court issued decisions in two major cases, temporarily allowing emergency abortions in Idaho and blocking Purdue Pharma’s opioid settlement.
The Supreme Court accidentally posts and quickly deletes a purported draft decision on the legality of emergency abortions in Idaho. Ahead of the first 2024 presidential debate, independent voters in battleground Georgia discuss the candidates in the latest installment of "The Deciders" focus group in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago. Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) shares his thoughts on President Biden's campaign strategy. Incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman's (D-N.Y.) loses his primary in New York.
Multiple sources tell NBC News former President Trump could announce his vice presidential pick as early as this week. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain why Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) are facing challenging primary battles. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act, ending a yearslong extradition battle with the Department of Justice.
President Biden and former President Trump prepare for this week's first presidential debate as the Supreme Court's decision on some high-profile cases loom. On the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Vice President Harris highlights the role former president Donald Trump played in overturning Roe vs. Wade. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali reports on the contentious primary playing out in New York’s 16th congressional district.
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Biden Campaign National Co-Chair Mitch Landrieu discusses how the president is preparing for the upcoming general debate. Republican Gov. Kristi Noem (S.D.) talks about her own position as a VP contender for former President Donald Trump. Molly Ball, Greg Bluestein, Symone Sanders-Townsend and fmr. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Former president Donald Trump narrows his vice presidential search as his first debate with President Biden nears. The Supreme Court upholds a federal gun restriction law. Judge Cannon wraps up a hearing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) joins Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) on the campaign trail.
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Meet the Press NOW as the debate stage is set for next week's first presidential debate. Former Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) discuss the role abortion and reproductive rights will play on the campaign trail. Trump courts rappers as surrogates for his campaign to win more voters of color.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean President Kim Jong Un sign a mutual defense pact as North Korea provides Russia with weapons and ammunition to aid their war efforts in Ukraine. The Biden administration denies Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that the U.S. is withholding weapons to Israel. Senior attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity Jean Su explains her decision to co-author a petition urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to recognize heat as a "major disaster."
President Biden announces new executive action to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. Former President Trump holds a campaign rally in Wisconsin days after calling Milwaukee a “horrible” city. The parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin join Meet the Press NOW to share their message to world leaders as they push for his release. Senate Republicans block an attempt by Democrats to pass legislation banning bump stocks.
The Biden campaign is going after former President Donald Trump more aggressively with a new ad calling him a “convicted criminal.” NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali explains the state of the Republican primary race in Virginia’s 5th congressional district. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) discusses what more Congress should do to regulate social media companies.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his position on former President Donald Trump’s VP shortlist. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) talks about President Biden’s actions at the border and in the Israel-Hamas war. Actor Michael Imperioli sat down with Kristen Welker in April for a pre-taped “Meet the Moment” conversation that aired on Meet the Press on June 16 ahead of the Tony Awards. Yamiche Alcindor joins the Meet the Press roundtable with new reporting on how the Biden campaign will mark the anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
The Supreme Court strikes down a ban on gun 'bump stocks.' CNBC Political Finance Reporter Brian Schwartz reports on former President Donald Trump’s remarks on tax cuts from his closed-door meeting with CEOs. Russian President Vladimir Putin sets out conditions for a peace proposal as world leaders meet for the last day of the G7 summit. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi discusses the Biden administration’s response to climate change.
Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the January 6th attack. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the 10-year security agreement President Biden signed with Ukraine at the G7 summit. Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict access to abortion pill.
Hunter Biden is found guilty on all three counts in his criminal gun trial. Eugene Daniels, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW panel to discuss the political fallout from Hunter Biden’s conviction. NBC News Senior Political Editor Mark Murray explains what to watch in Tuesday’s Republican primary contests. KPNX NBC 12 News Political Anchor Brahm Resnik spoke with Rudy Giuliani about his Arizona fake electors case.
NBC News exclusively reports that the Biden administration is considering a possible unilateral deal with Hamas to secure the release of the American hostages being held in Gaza. Jury deliberation begins in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun trial. NBC News Correspondent Ali Vitali explains why former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) is supporting Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) primary challenger. Toluse Olorunnipa, Faiz Shakir and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW panel.
President Biden made the case for democracy and invoked the soldiers who fought in World War II during his speech in Pointe du Hoc, France. Naomi Biden, Hunter Biden's daughter, testified in her father's defense in his ongoing criminal gun trial. NBC News Senior Digital Politics Reporter Alex Seitz-Wald discusses his exclusive reporting that GOP-linked operatives are helping Independent presidential candidate Cornel West get on the ballot in North Carolina.
Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail for the first time since his guilty verdict. Hallie Biden takes the stand in day four of Hunter Biden's criminal drug trial. Dozens killed in strike on U.N. school in Gaza that Israel says was being used by Hamas. Former U.S. ambassador to Russia and NBC News International Affairs Analyst Michael McFaul joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Biden's D-Day remarks.
Reality sets in politically and on the ground as President Biden's new border executive action goes into effect. Hunter Biden's ex-wife and ex-girlfriend take the stand in day three of criminal gun trial. Former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate intensifies, as top contenders receive vetting materials. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports on the shooting at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.
Yuma, Ariz. Mayor Doug Nicholls (R) reacts to President Biden’s executive order that will limit asylum seekers at the Southern Border. Attorney General Merrick Garland is questioned by House Republicans. FBI Agent Erika Jensen takes the stand in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun trial. North Carolina Gubernatorial Nominee and Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D) discusses the issue of abortion in the state.
A jury has been seated in Hunter Biden’s trial in Delaware. Mexico makes history by electing its first woman president as the White House prepares to take executive action at the southern border. Former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett discusses the latest cease-fire proposal. A plaintiff behind the Texas Supreme Court case that challenged the state’s near-total ban on abortion joins Meet the Press NOW.
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to react to the verdict in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discusses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s accepting an invitation to address a joint session of Congress. Former Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, Jr. gives his perspective on the Trump verdict.
President Biden reacts to former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Former prosecutors explain what happens next in the Trump legal process. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) weighs in on the impact of the Trump verdict. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses how the verdict and lawmaker reaction could impact the 2024 election.
The jury reaches a verdict after its second day of deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money trial. A senior U.S. official says the Biden administration secretly authorized Ukraine to strike inside Russia with U.S.-provided weapons. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez has the latest reporting on the Israeli military's discovery of at least 20 cross-border tunnels between Egypt and Gaza.
Day one of jury deliberations end in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-De) discusses the Biden campaign's new strategy to court black voters. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports on Israel’s advance into Rafah and if recent military actions violate President Biden’s red line.
Closing arguments begin in the former president Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Deepa Shivaram, Susan Page, Maria Teresa Kumar and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Henry Gomez explains how lawmakers in Ohio are trying to ensure President Biden appears on the November ballot, despite political infighting.
Former President Donald Trump faced an unfavorable crowd at the Libertarian National Convention as he prepares for closing arguments in his criminal hush-money trial. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and Staff Writer at Heatmap Jeva Lange discuss how climate change will impact future hurricanes and severe storms. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles sits down with the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) for an exclusive interview as he leads a congressional delegation to Taiwan.
The White House reacts to Israel's isolation on the global stage. NBC News' Brandy Zadrozny takes a deep dive into the controversial worldview of Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. Three U.S. missionaries are killed in Haiti amid growing violence. Chris Cillizza, Symone Sanders Townsend and Bryan Lanza join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss former President Trump's potential VP pick and the 2024 race.
NBC News, in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago, talked to so-called “double haters” in Arizona in the latest installment of “The Deciders” focus group. The Cook Political Report’s Senior Editor Dave Wasserman reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on gerrymandering. Sahil Kapur, Danielle Pletka and former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
New efforts emerge to get charges dropped in former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case amid a new conspiracy theory about an FBI assassination plot. International Committee of the Red Cross Spokesperson Hisham Mhanna talks about the dire humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza. The election results are in for multiple states, including the California special election to fill former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s seat. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ameshia Cross and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss abortion rights.
The defense rests in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, with closing arguments set for next week. Donald Trump deletes a social media post suggesting his victory would bring a "unified Reich." Nearly a dozen Trump allies plead not guilty to charges alleging their involvement in a plan to overturn Arizona's 2020 election results. Lawmakers in Louisiana begin debate on potentially banning abortion pills.
Michael Cohen's cross-examination wraps up in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, sending shockwaves across the Middle East. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube explains how a U.S. plan to transfer 11 detainees from Guantanamo was abruptly halted. Daniella Diaz, Chuck Rocha and Marc Short join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about President Joe Biden’s re-election bid — and his attempts to win over Black voters. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps joins for a special Meet the Moment interview for Mental Health Awareness Month. Kelly O’Donnell, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.
President Biden focuses his attention on courting black voters while former President Trump remains on trial in Manhattan. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this weekend. A meeting of the House Oversight Committee devolves into chaos. Workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama vote against UAW representation.
Donald Trump’s lawyers press Michael Cohen on his credibility in the former president’s hush-money trial. The White House blocks the release of audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s deposition with Special Counsel Robert Hur. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube explains how the U.S.-installed floating dock system could deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) discusses security concerns in Israel. Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade talks about fights over abortion rights in her state.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to face off against each other with debates in June and September. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian discusses the opening statements in Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) bribery trial. Eugene Daniels, Meghan Hays and Bradd Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains what Congress heard from federal officials investigating the March cargo ship collision into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Defense attorneys begin their cross-examination of Michael Cohen in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. NBC News Congressional Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains what’s at stake in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary contest. The Nevada Independent CEO and editor Jon Ralston discusses the state of 2024 race in that battle ground state. Akayla Gardner, Faiz Shakir and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former State Department official Josh Paul reacts to President Biden’s decision to pause some weapons shipments to Israel. Richard Engel joins with the latest reporting on the ground in Jerusalem. Yasmin Vossoughian and Carol Lam break down another week in the Trump hush-money trial, with Michael Cohen set to testify next week. Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, talks about the state of the anti-abortion movement and former President Trump’s stance on abortion.
President Biden threatens to withhold certain U.S. weapons to Israel if the IDF launches a full-scale assault of Rafah. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) discusses the Biden administration's latest plans on the border. Stormy Daniels continues her testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial. NBC News Miami's new documentary explores how Florida’s powerful sugar industry influences local and federal politics.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins Meet the Press to talk about Ukraine, abortion, Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) — author of “Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside” — exclusively joins to discuss his new book. Activist Ruby Bridges reflects on book bannings, as her own work faces censorship in some schools.
The prosecution and defense deliver opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial. Ambassador Bill Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of Ukraine’s war with Russia. Nicholas Wu, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on how far cities can go in policing homelessness.
Israel launches a limited retaliatory strike inside Iran. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House clears another procedural hurdle to advance a foreign aid bill. Symone Sanders-Townsend and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
The 12-person jury has been set for former president Donald Trump's hush money in New York. Multiple members of the Kennedy family endorse President Biden at a campaign stop in Philadelphia. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) discusses division within the Republican party as Speaker Johnson's tries to pass foreign aid legislation. Retired four-star general Jospeh Votel analyzes Israel's options following Iran's drone attack.
The Senate votes to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Sec. Mayorkas. Republican lawmakers in Arizona block another attempt to repeal a near-total abortion ban. Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) discusses Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempts to pass foreign aid bills through an unruly House as his speakership hangs in the balance. Western countries urge Israel to exercise restraint in its response to Iran's weekend strikes.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial begins in New York with jury selection. The White House awaits Israel’s next move as the country’s leaders vow to retaliate against Iran for its strikes over the weekend. Bilal Saab and retired Admiral James Stavridis join Meet the Press NOW to analyze concerns of a wider war following Iran’s strikes. Cornell Belcher, Stephen Hayes and Julia Manchester join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby joins Meet the Press to discuss Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. House Intelligence Chair Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) reacts to the attack. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) — a national co-chair for President Biden’s re-election campaign — talks about the role of abortion access in the 2024 race.
Abortion rights, immigration and election integrity converge as Arizona becomes a critical 2024 battleground state. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) discusses the multiple foreign policy challenges facing the Biden administration. Dasha Burns, Navin Nayak and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to talk about the relationship between Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former President Trump.
Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, distance themselves from the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a Civil War-era abortion ban. President Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the Israel-Hamas war while reiterating calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) meets with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) as she threatens to oust him over Ukraine funding. Florida doctors brace for the state's 6-week abortion ban set to take effect next month.
Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross discusses the growing tensions between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after they talked on the phone. The centrist group No Labels announces it will not field a presidential candidate. NBC News talks to Michigan union families in an installment of "The Deciders" focus group series, in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago. Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after a deadly earthquake. Nebraska legislators block a Trump-backed effort to change the state's electoral vote system.
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses the voters who could decide the 2024 election. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki lays out the race to 270 and how a potential change in Nebraska law could impact the election. NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains how Texas did an “about-face” during an appeals court hearing on the State’s controversial immigration law. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) gives her take on what Michigan voters are looking for ahead of the 2024 election and what President Biden can do to win back “uncommitted” voters.
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) — co-chair of Joe Biden’s campaign — discusses the president’s re-election bid during an exclusive interview. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) talks about aid for Ukraine and House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into Biden. Plus, TODAY Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie discusses her new book, “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.” Former DHS Sec. Jeh Johnson, Ramesh Ponnuru and Katie Rogers join the Meet the Press roundtable.
President Biden’s fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton raises $26 million but gets interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors. NBC News sits down with the parents of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich on the anniversary of his arrest in Russia. Dave Wasserman breaks down the illegal congressional map that South Carolina is set to use in November. Kristen Welker hosts a fireside chat with Govs. Maura Healey (D-Mass.) and Chris Sununu (R-N.H.).
President Biden hosts a star-studded campaign event with former presidents Clinton and Obama. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn) discusses President Biden's reelection bid and fundraising efforts. The National Transportation Safety Board investigators release new details about the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse as the Baltimore Orioles observes a moment of silence on Opening Day. House Republicans plan the next steps for impeachment inquiries into Homeland Secretary Mayorkas and President Biden. Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison. The White House announces it is working to reschedule an Israeli delegation's visit to Washington to discuss Israel's planned ground invasion into Rafah.
A recovery mission and investigation are underway in Baltimore after the Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed yesterday. NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake spoke with newly-appointed RNC co-chair Lara Trump about the 2020 election results, abortion, and who is paying for her father-in-law former President Donald Trump's legal bills. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris campaign in battleground North Carolina. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) discusses a foreign aid bill stalled in the House. Hunter Biden seeks to have his tax-related charges tossed out of federal court.
Former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial date is set for mid-April, while an appeals court reduced his nearly half-a-billion dollar bond to $175 million. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancels a delegation trip to Washington, D.C. after the U.S. abstained from a United Nations resolution vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson, aid to Ukraine and the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Cornell Belcher, Julia Manchester and Marc Lotter join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss her time leading the RNC. Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reflects on the state of U.S. democracy and the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Stephen Hayes, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Chuck Todd join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Former President Trump faces financial troubles as his legal bills mount. Attorney General Merrick Garland defends his handling of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) discusses the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Secretary Blinken visits the Middle East as cease-fire negotiations continue. NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns reports on Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) being considered for Trump's VP pick. Former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor explains the potential impacts of deepfakes in the presidential election.
House Republicans press on with their impeachment inquiry into President Biden despite mounting legal and political setbacks. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd dissects the Ohio’s GOP Senate primary results and how the Trump-backed candidate’s win may reflect the strength of the former president’s influence on the Republican party. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) talks about her IVF bill and says she may try to force a vote on the bill, if Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t bring it to the floor. NBC News Correspondent Garrett Haake highlights the largely unknown Trump adviser Susie Wiles, a longtime Florida political operative, and how she will play a key role in the former president's 2024 campaign.
Former President Trump stirs up controversy after making inflammatory remarks at a campaign event over the weekend. Garrett Haake, Daniella Diaz, Doug Thornell and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Global Security reporter Dan De Luce explains new warning by experts about deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet reports on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s association with the anti-vaccination movement.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss his party’s position on Israel after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an obstacle to peace. During an exclusive interview, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) reacts to former President Trump saying there would be a “bloodbath” if he’s not re-elected in November. Chef José Andrés talks about his efforts to bring aid to Gaza during a Meet the Moment interview.
The Georgia special prosecutor in the criminal election interference case against former President Trump announces his resignation. Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not endorse Trump’s re-election bid. Tom Perez, senior advisor to President Biden, talks about the White House’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Richard Engel reports from Jerusalem and Keir Simmons reports from Moscow.
Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom as a Florida judge considers dismissing the charges against him for mishandling classified documents. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) offers his most scathing criticisms of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to date, calling for a “new election." NBC News Chief Political analyst Chuck Todd and Washington correspondent Yamiche Alcindor discuss President Biden’s campaign strategy amid criticism for his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Violence and turmoil continue to engulf Haiti as the country descends further into chaos amid a growing power vacuum in the Caribbean nation.
The House passes a bill that could ban TikTok. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) joins to discuss the future of the bill as it heads to the Senate. Former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Darryl Cohen explains a Georgia judge’s decision to dismiss three counts against former President Donald Trump in the election interference case. NBC News Correspondents Shaq Brewster, Steve Patterson and Blayne Alexander join as part of NBC's "The Deciders" election series from battleground states Wisconsin, Nevada and Georgia to highlight key voting groups that will be influential in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
Former special counsel Robert Hur testifies on Capitol Hill about his report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss that testimony. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) defends his legislation that would force Chinese company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban. Mychael Schnell, Maria Teresa Kumar and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
A rift grows between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel vows to press on with a ground invasion despite Biden’s warning. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Ukraine aid, TikTok and Biden’s 2024 campaign. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Faiz Shakir and Marc Short join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Dr. Paul Offit joins Meet the Press NOW to look back at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic four years ago.
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) joins Meet the Press to discuss Joe Biden’s re-election campaign as the president prepares to take on former President Donald Trump again. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) shares his perspective on Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) talks about his Senate campaign. Eugene Daniels, Sara Fagen, Kelly O’Donnell and Marc Morial join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Kristen Welker previews the stakes ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address. A U.S. army sergeant is charged with transmitting sensitive military information to a co-conspirator in China. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) discusses Democrats' efforts to win 2024 Senate races. White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt talks about the messages the president will look to convey during his address.
Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign but stops short of endorsing former President Donald Trump. NBC News Senior Political Editor Mark Murray explains what down-ballot races in states like North Carolina could mean for the 2024 presidential race. Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein discusses President Biden plan to highlight his accomplishments during his State of the Union address. A Houthi missile strike kills at least 2 people aboard a commercial ship in the Red Sea.
The Supreme Court rules that states cannot bar former President Donald Trump from being on election ballots as several states across the country gear up for Super Tuesday. Peter Baker, former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and former Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News campaign embed Nnamdi Egwuonwu reports how President Biden is courting HBCU students as he tries to shore up support among his base ahead of the November general election.
Two days before Super Tuesday, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki previews what to watch. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley exclusively sits down with Kristen Welker to discuss how she plans to stay in the race. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) responds to the thousands of voters in Michigan who voted “uncommitted” in the state’s Democratic primary to protest President Joe Biden.
Former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) sits down with Kristen Welker ahead of Super Tuesday. President Biden announces aid airdrops in Gaza. Ken Dilanian, Marissa Parra and Garrett Haake cover former President Trump’s legal calendar as hearings continue in Florida and Georgia.
President Biden and former president Trump separately visit the U.S. border in Texas. The Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's presidential immunity claim, pausing his election interference case. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) discusses the U.S. border and short-term government funding legislation. African-American voters voice their thoughts on the 2024 presidential race in NBC News' series "The Deciders," in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago. The U.S. reiterates its support for aid to Haiti as food insecurity rises due to political violence.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced he is stepping down as GOP leader in November. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses key takeaways from the Michigan presidential primaries. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) gives an inside look at Hunter Biden's closed-door deposition in the president's impeachment inquiry. President Biden seeks to reach a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas despite significant challenges. Former president Trump's grip on the Republican party grows while an RNC member introduces resolutions to curb his power.
Former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) looks ahead to the Michigan and Super Tuesday primaries after losing to former President Donald Trump in her home state. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential for a partial government shutdown. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) sits down with NBC News White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez ahead of her state’s primary elections. Tia Mitchell, Faiz Shakir and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) talks to Kristen Welker about former President Trump’s position on IVF after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) exclusively joins and defends President Biden’s ability to win in 2024. Yamiche Alcindor, Lanhee Chen, Stephanie Cutter and Chuck Todd join the Meet the Press roundtable following South Carolina’s Republican primary.
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron urges Congress to pass aid to Ukraine aid. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor details the state of the war as Russia’s invasion enters its third year. Nikki Haley supporter Katon Dawson gives his perspective on the state of the GOP primary a day before the South Carolina primary. NBC's Alex Seitz-Wald reports a New Orleans magician says an operative working for Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips paid him to fake the voice of President Biden used in a robocall before the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
Lawmakers react to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are children. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd talks about divisions inside the Democratic and Republican parties. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) discusses latest negotiations on the border and Alabama's Supreme Court ruling. NBC News Senior White House Reporter Peter Nicholas reports on fearful Trump critics who are considering leaving the country if the former president is reelected. Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch explains the importance of celebrating Black History Month.
James Biden, President Biden's brother, testifies on the president's business dealings. NBC News Senior Political Reporter Natasha Korecki speaks with Nevada senate candidate Sam Brown (R-Nev.) about his views on abortion. Amy and Sam Brown speak publicly for the first time about her abortion. The United Kingdom’s High Court delays its ruling on the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) discusses Ukraine aid and holding Russia accountable for Alexei Navalny's death.
A key Ukrainian city falls to Russian control as a battle plays out in Congress over funding aid to Ukraine. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss aid to Ukraine and a national security threat from Russia. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigns in her home state ahead of Saturday’s South Carolina primary elections. Israel threatens to invade Rafah by Ramadan if hostages are not released by Hamas. Benjy Sarlin, former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Sarah Matthews join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, exclusively joins Meet the Press from Munich after warning that Russia may be developing a space-based weapon that could target U.S. satellites. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) talks about President Biden’s path to re-election in an exclusive interview. Patti Davis, the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, joins to talk about her father’s legacy and her own.
Former President Trump is ordered to pay $355 million in the New York civil fraud case and barred from business in New York for three years. NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly discusses the implications of the FBI informant facing charges for allegedly providing false information about President Biden and his son Hunter. Greg Bluestein, political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the ongoing hearing over Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis’s undisclosed romantic relationship. Mychael Schnell, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
One person has been killed and at least 10 people have been shot near the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, Mo. NBC News Correspondent Jesse Kirsch reports from the ground in Kansas City on what he saw as the situation unfolded. NBC News Law Enforcement Analyst and retired ATF Special Agent in Charge Jim Cavanaugh discusses where the investigation into the shooting stands and what happens next.
Allies of President Biden and former President Trump are jumping to their defense while also grappling with their candidates’ biggest vulnerabilities. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats’ strategy in 2024. President Biden and the King of Jordan deliver joint remarks as U.S. officials say a deal for a six-week ceasefire could be close. New York prepares for a special election to replace former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the border and the GOP’s desire to impeach him. Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair of the Biden campaign, reacts to Robert Hur’s report on the president’s handling of classified documents. Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) talks about how he plans to stop former President Trump from getting re-elected. Peter Alexander, Brendan Buck, Amna Nawaz and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Adam Smith (D-Wash.) join to discuss special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Biden's handling of classified materials that included negative representations of the president's mental acuity. Bill Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, talks about the crisis in Ukraine as the country seeks funds to keep their defenses going. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Idrees Kahloon and Doug Heye analyze the White House’s forceful pushback against the special counsel report.
Special counsel Robert Hur delivers his report on President Biden's handling of classified information. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins to offer his analysis of its political impacts. The Supreme Court hears arguments on a Colorado case to remove former president Trump from the presidential ballot. The Senate advances a foreign aid bill that excludes border provisions. The Meet the Press NOW panel discusses the ramifications of all three major stories.
A U.S. military strike in Iraq killed a militia commander responsible for the attacks that killed three American service members. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd talks about the chaos in Congress after the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan border security bill. National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains Nikki Haley’s loss in the Nevada Republican Primary. NBC News Correspondent Ali Vitali sits down with Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) to discuss his consequential re-election campaign. The Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in former president Trump’s Colorado ballot case.
House Republicans and former President Donald Trump rally against a bipartisan border deal just a day after the bill was unveiled. Daniella Diaz, Rahna Epting and Hogan Gidley join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to analyze the latest NBC News poll. Retired Adm. James Stavridis and Bilal Saab discuss the impact of the U.S. retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria.
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press with the latest numbers from a new NBC News national poll. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the two rounds of retaliatory strikes from the U.S. in Iraq and Syria. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) exclusively joins to talk about a potential border deal. Hallie Jackson, Sam Jacobs, Ramesh Ponnuru and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press roundtable.
The U.S. launched its first retaliatory strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, in response to a drone attack that killed three American soldiers in Jordan. Gen. Joseph Votel (Ret.), former commander of the U.S. Central Command, and John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, join with their analysis and perspective.
NBC News rolls out a new series "The Deciders" in collaboration with Engagious, Syracuse University and Sago. Retired Adm. James Stavridis discusses potential U.S. strikes on Iranian proxies in the Middle East. Congress struggles to pass bills on border security and child tax credits. A Georgia civil case over election machines heads to closing arguments.
President Biden monitors foreign policy threats in the Middle East and China. The CEOs of five major social media companies testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) discusses immigration reform. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd talks about the impact of border negotiations. Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) discusses Ukraine and Taiwan aid.
The White House is weighing how to respond to a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. troops. Retired General David Petraeus discusses some of the options the Biden administration may be considering. Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, explains how immigration may affect the upcoming special election in New York's third congressional district. Tia Mitchell, Stephen Hayes and former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to debate the state of Nikki Haley’s campaign for the White House as she vows to stay in the race through Super Tuesday.
NBC News exclusively reports that the Biden administration is discussing using weapons and ammunition sales to Israel as leverage to persuade the Israeli government to scale back its military assault on Gaza. Fmr. U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley explains why she’s staying in the Republican presidential race. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) discusses the president’s relationship with Israel. NBC News Washington Managing Editor Carol Lee reports on a “first-of-its-kind” fundraiser for the Biden campaign.
Former President Trump is ordered to pay $83.3 million as a verdict is reached in columnist E. Jean Carroll's defamation case against the former president. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Matt Gorman and Jeff Mason analyze the latest in Capitol Hill with the border deal imperiled by Trump. Jon Ralston gives a look ahead to Nevada’s dual GOP contests.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) casts doubt on border negotiations. Former President Trump testifies at his defamation trial in Manhattan. President Biden touts his economic accomplishments on the campaign trail. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) discusses the president's economic strategy. Fmr. South Carolina Republican County Chair Katon Dawson talks about Nikki Haley's primary prospects.
Although a Trump-Biden rematch seems inevitable after the New Hampshire Republican primary, Nikki Haley says she’s in it for the long haul. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd dissects why former President Trump may struggle in swing states in the general election. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) discusses the future of the presidential race. Arizona's GOP chair Jeff DeWitt resigns amidst an audio leak scandal. Former Governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich (R-Ohio) talks about GOP officials throwing their support behind Trump.
Former President Trump is the projected winner of the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire, defeating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. President Biden is projected to win through a write-in campaign among Democrats, defeating Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and Marianne Williamson.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) drops out of the presidential race and endorses former President Donald Trump ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli reports on the write-in campaign launched by Biden supporters ahead of the New Hampshire's Democratic primary. Lanhee Chen, Maria Teresa Kumar and Susan Page join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Israel proposes a two-month pause in fighting in exchange for the remaining hostages in Gaza.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) joins a special edition of Meet the Press in Manchester, just two days before his state’s primary. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) exclusively joins to discuss the Democratic attempts to write in President Biden’s name on the ballot, after the DNC attempted to strip the Granite State of its first-in-the-nation status. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd and Senior National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki give a preview into primary night. Dasha Burns, Lanhee Chen, Jonathan Martin and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW right after his meeting with the White House to talk about the latest legislative negotiations around funding for Ukraine and the southern border. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (I) and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (R) talk about their work addressing the rise in antisemitism in American cities. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh urges Congress to provide supplemental aid and ammunition to Ukraine.
Former President Donald Trump appears in court in New York after winning the Iowa caucuses Monday night. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley hit the campaign trail as they look to New Hampshire and South Carolina. Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-Md.) discusses Haley’s viability. Daniella Diaz, Mo Elleithee and Jim Geraghty join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Iowa Capital Dispatch Editor-in-Chief Kathie Obradovich explains how Trump has redefined the conservative ideology.
Tom Llamas and Hallie Jackson anchor an NBC News NOW Special Report, as caucusgoers in Iowa make their voices heard. Featuring analysis from Chuck Todd, Dave Wasserman, Ann Selzer, Mary Katherine Ham, Hogan Gidley, former Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) and David Plouffe.
NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Kristen Welker live from Des Moines to preview Monday’s GOP Iowa caucuses.
Just one day before the Iowa caucuses, NBC News’ Steve Kornacki joins a special edition of Meet the Press to break down the final NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll. Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the race. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) speaks with Kristen Welker about voters’ concerns about President Biden’s age. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins to discuss what he will watch on caucus night. State Rep. Ross Wilburn (D-Iowa), Garrett Haake, Brianne Pfannenstiel and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Hunter Biden is arraigned on federal tax charges as closing arguments wrap up in former President Donald Trump's New York civil fraud trial. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley face off 4 days out from the Iowa Republican Caucus. Akayla Gardner, Juanita Tolliver and Brandan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) is set to suspend his presidential campaign. Garrett Haake, Vaughn Hillyard, Ali Vitali and Dasha Burns report from Iowa just days away from the caucus. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) delivers his analysis on the state of President Biden’s re-election campaign. Betsy Woodruff Swan, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Ramesh Ponnuru join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former President Donald Trump voluntarily appears in court in Washington, D.C. just six days ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The Pentagon reveals that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Sarah Chamberlain and Dan Merica join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and encourage the country to avoid harming civilians and their infrastructure in Gaza. After the Fire CEO Jennifer Gray Thompson joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the recovery efforts in Maui five months after major fires destroyed much of the island.
NBC News White House Correspondent Mike Memoli joins Kristen Welker in the Post Game to bring his new reporting on President Biden's sharpening 2024 messaging ahead of the State of the Union address on March 7.
A school shotting in Iowa leaves one dead and five injured. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and a deadly drone strike in Iraq increase concerns of a widening war in the Middle East. 2024 presidential candidates Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) and fmr. Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) struggle to beat former President Donald Trump as the Iowa caucuses near. NBC News Correspondent Ryan Reilly discusses Trump's legal battle to stay on the ballot.
Morgan Chesky joins from Eagle Pass, Texas as Speaker Mike Johnson calls attention to the surge at the Southern border. Vivek Ramaswamy offers closing arguments in an NBC News/Des Moines Register interview. Idrees Kahloon, Sara Fagen and María Teresa Kumar react to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) downplaying the importance of Iowa in the GOP primary elections. Ali Arouzi and Dan DeLuce report the latest from Iran and Israel.
The Israeli government outlines a proposal for a post-war Gaza as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the region. Retired Admiral James Stavridis outlines the areas where the Israel-Hamas war has the potential to expand to a wider conflict. Japan’s death toll ticks up following Monday’s earthquake. Republican presidential candidates campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire as primary election season draws closer. Doug Heye, Tia Mitchell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the record surge in migrants seeking to enter the United States.
Maine joins Colorado in disqualifying former President Donald Trump from its 2024 ballot over his alleged violation of section three of the 14th Amendment. Jon Alter and Eliana Johnson join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Russia launches a massive aerial bombardment targeting several cities across Ukraine in one of the largest attack since the start of the war. Newly drawn North Carolina district maps heavily favor Republicans heading into 2024 election cycle. New York City and other major cities prepare for potential protests ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) announced she is switching congressional districts for her 2024 run. Dave Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Analyst at The Cook Political Report, joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the implications of this change. NBC Campaign Embed Greg Hyatt explains Nikki Haley’s response after her civil war comments. A second American-Israeli hostage is declared dead after being held in Hamas captivity. Mayors of New York, Denver and Chicago call for federal assistance as the migrant crisis continues to develop.
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) discusses her legislation to curb Chinese abuse of fishing rules. NBC News Correspondent Josh Lederman embeds with Israeli Defense Forces and explores a tunnel built by Hamas. UNICEF Spokesperson Joe English talks about the appointment of a humanitarian aid coordinator for Gaza. An Iowa native shows off an all-star collection of presidential campaign memorabilia.
The U.S. military conducts targeted strikes in Iraq. NBC News Correspondents Jay Gray and Aaron Gilchrist and NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube report on the growing concerns over potential escalation of violence in the Middle East. Chef José Andrés, Founder of World Central Kitchen, calls for an increase of humanitarian aid to Gaza. NBC News Campaign Embed Jake Traylor reports on former President Trump's reign as the Iowa Caucus approaches. President of Brady, Kris Brown, advocates for gun reform as over 18,400 Americans killed by gun violence in 2023.
The Supreme Court declines Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to make an expedited ruling in his 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. NBC News Correspondents Josh Lederman and Monica Alba report the latest on the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the White House’s plans to funnel more aid into the region. As apprehensions at the southern border reach new records, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner calls on Congress to take action on immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) escalates the political fight over immigration as a record-breaking number of migrants are in custody at the southern border. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard explains the legal battles former President Trump faces following the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling disqualifying him from the state primary ballot. Former U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Chief of Staff Kiersten Todt discusses regulations for artificial intelligence and its potential threat to national security.
Colorado’s Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from appearing on the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot for engaging in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) reacts to Colorado’s ruling against former President Trump. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) discusses border negotiations as apprehensions at the border hit a new record. Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker and Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discuss Chinese President Xi’s warning to President Biden that he’s planning to reclaim Taiwan.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) enacts new border laws as the Senate remains locked in negotiations on an immigration deal. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) discusses a letter to President Joe Biden from House Democrats criticizing Israel’s military strategy. Daniella Diaz, Matt Gorman and Chuck Rocha join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Former State Department official Karen Donfried explains what could come next for Ukraine as the country’s war with Russia drags on. A new U.S. intel report accuses China of meddling in the 2022 midterm elections.
Former President Donald Trump, who maintains a mammoth lead ahead of the rest of the Republican presidential field, ramps up controversial comments about immigrants while on the campaign trail. Chris O’Leary, former director of Hostage Rescue and Recovery for the U.S. government, discusses the challenges of resuming Gaza hostage negotiations. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), ranking member on the House China Select Committee, talks about committee recommendations to reset economic relations with China.
NBC News National Security and Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube joins Kristen Welker to talk about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. this week, and says he "didn't turn a lot of minds" in his attempt to get Republican lawmakers to support continued aid for his country. Plus, Courtney's rare access into the U.S. space arms race with China.
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) says the idea that President Biden would beat Donald Trump in 2024 is a “delusion” and “a threat to democracy.” Olivia Beavers, Navin Nayak and fmr. White House Deputy Press Secretary Pete Seat join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss recent polling for the 2024 presidential race ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Jury deliberations begin in Rudy Giuliani’s defamation trial over the former mayor’s conflict with two election workers during the 2020 election.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who served as lead counsel during the first impeachment trial of former President Trump, discusses the House Republicans’ plan to launch an impeachment inquiry on President Biden. Chuck Todd, Susan Page, Mo Elleithee and former Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) detail how it would affect our political system. Rabbi David Wolpe discusses antisemitism on school campuses.
President Joe Biden holds a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following bilateral talks. Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Betsy Woodruff Swan join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Israel pumps seawater into Hamas tunnels as the war enters its second month, according to a U.S. official. Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to use phone data in former President Donald Trump’s election interference trial. Texas Supreme Court rules against the woman who was seeking a medical exception to the state’s abortion ban.
Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist and politics bureau chief for Politico, joins Kristen Welker to talk about how anti-Trump Republicans are "resigned to his inevitability, depressed about it, and not doing a damn thing to change it."
In an exclusive interview, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press to discuss his stance on abortion following the Texas Supreme Court’s decision to block a woman from getting an emergency abortion and his thoughts on the 2024 race. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) exclusively shares the status of congressional aid to Israel and Ukraine and weighs in on Hunter Biden’s latest indictment. Cornell Belcher, Lanhee Chen, Jonathan Martin and Kelly O’Donnell join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy spar during the fourth GOP primary debate. Noah Rothman and former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to debrief the debate and discuss the 2024 election. Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan Ayman Safadi says Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza is “not self-defense” and is “violating international law.” In Texas, a woman is granted an emergency abortion despite the state having some of the strictest laws in country. In Minnesota, the state’s capital will have an all-female city council under the age of 40. Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism, discusses rising antisemitism as the first night of Hannukah begins.
After the fourth GOP presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Kristen Welker speaks with Nikki Haley Campaign Spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas, Gov. Ron DeSantis Campaign Manager James Uthmeier and Vivek Ramaswamy Senior Adviser Tricia McLaughlin. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd and Correspondent Garrett Haake provide analysis of the night’s events. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson and Nnamdi Egwuonwu speak with voters in Iowa and Georgia. Amy Walter, Matt Gorman and Hugh Hewitt join the roundtable.
Emilie Ikeda reports on the latest known developments of the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) talks about the stalled funding negotiations on immigration in Congress. Chuck Todd, Ali Vitali and Mike Memoli preview the latest on 2024 with a GOP debate on Wednesday night and former President Trump saying he would act as a dictator on “day one.”
The Israeli military says it had its “most intense day” of fighting yet as Israel pushes deeper into southern Gaza. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW as Congress remains divided on foreign aid and border funding. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) discusses House Republicans’ upcoming vote to formally authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
The USS Carney shoots down three drones launched by Houthis, but it remains unclear whether the ship was targeted. Retired Lieutenant General Steph Twitty provides analysis on the Houthi attacks. Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer discusses the internal turmoil Israel faces as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a corruption trial. The White House warns that funding for Ukraine aid could run out by the end of the year as Congressional Republicans seek to tie Ukraine funding to border policies. Eugene Daniels, former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Tim Alberta, author of "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," joins Kristen Welker to detail how former President Trump developed a cult-like following within the evangelical community — and whether Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) could drop out of the presidential race before Iowa.
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby provides the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), a 2024 presidential candidate, exclusively discusses his campaign as the Iowa caucuses approach. Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix talks about the Black maternal health crisis in the U.S. Tim Alberta, Stephen Hayes and Kimberly Atkins Stohr join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Eight more hostages are released as the cease-fire in Gaza reaches its seventh day. Former Middle East Analyst and Negotiator Aaron David Miller warns of escalation between the Middle East and U.S., and former Director of U.S. Hostage Recovery Christopher O'Leary discusses the recent hostage releases. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) battles his House colleagues ahead of the vote to expel him on ethics violations. Marianna Sotomayor, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Nikki Haley’s chances against GOP front-runner Donald Trump and the Biden-Harris re-election campaign. Shira Havron, relative of one of the released hostages, says that children hostages have returned “whispering.” NBC’s Andrea Mitchell discusses Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s legacy.
Abbey Onn, whose younger cousins Erez and Sahar Kalderon were released over the weekend, gives her perspective on the ongoing deals to release hostages from Gaza. Major Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, discusses Israel’s hostage release efforts. Kevin Munoz, spokesperson for President Biden’s re-election campaign, gives team Biden’s perspective on 2024. Mike Memoli, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and former Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wis.) join the roundtable.
The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day, and the U.S. renews calls for Israel to avoid further civilian displacement in Gaza. Sharone Lifschitz, whose mother was released by Hamas last month but whose father is still being held hostage inside Gaza, shares her family’s experiences as the war continues. Retired Adm. James Stavridis outlines what’s next for the war. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses the status of talks on Capitol Hill about foreign aid and border policies.
Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of the Washington Post's "Early 202," joins Kristen Welker to analyze President Biden's foreign policy challenges as he personally engaged himself in freeing hostages from Hamas but reckons with a war that is "completely dividing the Democratic Party."
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan provides an update on the Americans held hostage by Hamas. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, gives his assessment on the hostage releases and the status of congressional aid to Israel in its war with Hamas. Actor and advocate Selma Blair talks about her work on disability rights, following her 2018 diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Two people are dead after a vehicle crashed into the Rainbow Bridge checkpoint structure and exploded at the U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby discusses what lies ahead following a hostage release deal reached by Israel and Hamas. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. shares how Americans can honor Native American Heritage Month.
Israeli government officials weigh a potential ceasefire agreement in exchange for the release of hostages. IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential ceasefire agreement. Students at colleges and universities across the country protest against the Israel-Hamas war. Jim Dornan, Susan Page and Chuck Rocha join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Populist politician Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidential election and garners comparisons among American politicians to former President Donald Trump. Delegate Don Scott (D-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss making history as the Virginia House of Delegates’ first Black speaker-designee.
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins Kristen Welker to report on congressional leaders' plans to pass Ukraine and Israel supplemental aid before Christmas, and analyzes a new series of bad numbers for President Biden in a new NBC News poll.
Following reports that Israeli and Hamas negotiators are closing in on a hostage release agreement, Dep. National Security Adv. Jon Finer discusses the potential for a U.S.-brokered deal. Steve Kornacki joins Kristen Welker at the big board with a new NBC News national poll. In exclusive interviews, GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie (R-N.J.) reacts to polling third in New Hampshire and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) talks partisanship in Congress. Helene Cooper, fmr. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), fmr. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Ryan Nobles join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Israel’s military ramps up its siege inside Gaza’s largest hospital and the Biden administration navigates new political fallout over the worsening humanitarian crisis for Palestinians. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), one of several lawmakers inside the DNC’s headquarters during a pro-Palestine protest, recalls being evacuated by Capitol Police after the protest turned violent. Victor Cha, senior VP for Asia and Korea at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, recaps President Biden’s meeting with President Xi at the APEC summit and how strengthening communication between the leaders lowered the chance of China invading Taiwan.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) talks with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker about 2024, his legacy in the Senate and political polarization. Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler, international spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, says Israel has found “clear evidence” of Hamas operation out of Al-Shifa hospital. Bonny Lin, director of CSIS’ China Power Project, analyzes U.S.-China relations as President Biden meets President Xi Jinping.
Demonstrators gather in Washington, D.C. in support for Israel as the country’s war with Hamas enters its sixth week. The House of Representatives prepares to vote on a CR bill as a potential government shutdown looms. Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis seeks an emergency protective order to ban the release of witness videos in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case. Brendan Buck, Mo Elleithee and Julia Manchester join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss government funding legislation and aid for Israel and Ukraine.
Jeh Johnson, former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, joins Kristen Welker to discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, and gives his perspective on Pro-Palestine student protests in the U.S. as a trustee of Columbia University.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press to discuss Israel’s war on Hamas, humanitarian aid, and the return of the hostages taken during the October 7th attack. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discusses expectations for Democrats in 2024 and foreign aid, as the wars in Israel and Ukraine divide Congress. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel responds to states voting in favor of abortion initiatives and the future of the GOP. Carol Lee, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Israel agrees to daily four-hour pauses in Gaza. President Biden expresses he was “disappointed” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not agree to humanitarian pauses sooner, NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announces he will not run for re-election. Sahil Kapur, Danielle Pletka and Stephanie Schriock join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to recap the third GOP primary debate and the major Democrat wins in Ohio and Virginia’s midterm elections. Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) says he’ll support fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) in the 2024 presidential race.
Tom Llamas and Hallie Jackson anchor special coverage after the NBC News Republican Presidential Debate in Miami. They go one-on-one with the candidates and hear from Republican voters in key early states, with reporting from NBC News correspondents to help break down major takeaways from the debate.
Listen to the NBC News Republican Presidential debate — moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, joined by Hugh Hewitt — as five candidates face off on the debate stage: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.
Ahead of debate night, Meet the Press NOW broadcasts live from the spin room in Miami. Allies of the Republican candidates onstage join to preview the debate: James Uthmeier, presidential campaign manager for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.); former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a campaign surrogate for former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.); Matt Gorman, a senior adviser for Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tricia McLaughlin, a senior campaign adviser for Vivek Ramaswamy.
Former President Donald Trump testifies in New York as part of a civil fraud trial. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down new polling that shows Trump leading President Joe Biden in five battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps a diplomatic trip to the Middle East calling for a “humanitarian pause” as the Israel Defense Forces push into northern Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s Election Day could serve as a bellwether for voters’ stance on abortion rights ahead of the 2024 election cycle, NBC News Correspondent Gary Grumbach reports. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. UNICEF Spokesman Ricardo Pires joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, joins Kristen Welker to preview Wednesday's GOP debate, and details the state of the race as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) receives a key endorsement but still confronts sagging poll numbers in early primary states.
IDF says it’s closing in on Gaza City as explosions and flares can be seen over the Israel-Gaza border. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel explains what comes next as Israel’s ground offensive continues. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) expresses frustration with House Republicans as they look to pass an Israel aid package strongly opposed by Democrats. Daniella Diaz, Svante Myrick and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Senator Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) “national security suicide mission.”
A group of foreign nationals and injured civilians became the first to make it out of the Gaza Strip since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. Israel Defense Forces Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus defends the country’s latest strike on the Jabalia refugee camp. Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former president, takes the stand to answer questions about The Trump Organization’s financial statements.
The House of Representatives, without a leader for more than 20 days, finally elected a speaker in Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.). Stephen Hayes, CEO and editor of The Dispatch, joins Kristen Welker to detail the challenges facing the newly minted speaker, from avoiding a shutdown, to passing aid to Israel and Ukraine, and even corralling an increasingly unruly conference.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), a 2024 presidential candidate, joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss red flag laws and the Second Amendment amid Maine’s recent mass shooting which killed 18 people. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) exclusively joins to discuss calls for a ceasefire resolution after concerns of growing civilian casualties in Gaza. Plus, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) reacts to the current state of the Republican Party and shares his perspective on the upcoming 2024 election through his book “Be Useful.”
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) jumps into the 2024 race, launching a primary challenge against President Biden telling Kristen he is “running for the future.” Israel announces it will expand its ground operations into Gaza. The manhunt continues for the Maine suspected shooter. Jeff Mason, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Matt Continetti join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
State Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D-Lewiston) says the streets are "eerily quiet" in Lewiston, Maine after a mass shooter leaves at least 18 dead. Twelve more aid trucks enter Gaza Thursday as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the Israel-Hamas war. Ayelet Sella, the family member of two hostages released by Hamas, confirms more family members are missing and dead. The White House responds to the latest mass shooting in the U.S.
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is sworn in as speaker of the House. Human rights groups see a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Former CIA Director David Petraeus discusses the state of war in Israel amid a looming ground invasion.
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) drops out of the race for speaker hours after being nominated for the position by House Republicans. Permanent Observer to the UN for the International Committee of the Red Cross Laetitia Courtois joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President Joe Biden faces criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war from some Muslim and Arab Americans in Michigan. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) joins to talk about how Biden should address the criticism.
Amna Nawaz, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, joins Kristen Welker after returning from Israel and details the difficulties of covering a conflict where foreign reporters are not allowed into Gaza.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to discuss U.S. involvement in the Israel and Gaza war as Hamas releases hostages and a ground invasion appears imminent. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) exclusively joins to discuss House chaos as leaders scramble to elect a new speaker after he was ousted from the top job. Plus, Former Vice President and GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence reacts to ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro’s guilty pleas in the Georgia election interference case.
Sec. of State Antony Blinken holds a briefing following the release of two American hostages held by Hamas. Former NBC News Correspondent Martin Fletcher, who is related to the released hostages, discusses how his family is coping and what this may signal for other hostages. Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Maj. Doron Spielman (Res.) says the country’s preparations for a ground invasion “has not changed.” White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk reveals that President Biden spoke to the family of hostages Natalie and Judith Raanan.
President Joe Biden prepares to deliver a prime time Oval Office address Thursday to appeal directly to the American people, to support Israel and Ukraine. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) describes receiving death threats over not voting for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as speaker and the “painful” meetings amongst House Republicans. Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses what Democrats are doing to help the House open again. The Pentagon confirms the USS Carney shot down missiles and drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube reports.
An Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip is imminent as Gazan civilians wait at the Rafah border to try to evacuate into Egypt. Fmr. Amb. Mark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about Israel’s strategic objectives in their war with Hamas. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing negotiations to select a new speaker of the House. Belgian authorities investigate Brussels shooting as potential terror attack.
NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins Kristen Welker to analyze the war unfolding in the Middle East, as Israel prepares for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza, and some global analysts see hints of a potential multi-front war to come.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) narrowly wins the Republican nomination for House speaker after Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) dropped his bid for the leadership role. Israeli forces appear to begin entering Gaza as Israel continues to amass its military in preparation for a ground invasion. A family member of two missing Americans in Israel details their meeting with President Biden.
Israel orders a “full seige” of Gaza ahead of a potential ground operation. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss American foreign policy as war breaks out in Israel and the House of Representatives remains without a speaker. Amb. Dennis Ross talks about the historical context of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. Adm. John Kirby discusses potential Iranian involvement in the Hamas attacks and outlines the Biden administration’s efforts to recover American hostages. Jim Geraghty, Susan Page and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Peggy Noonan, opinion columnist for the Wall Street Journal, joins Kristen Welker to discuss Israel's war with Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the chaos of a speaker-less and paralyzed House of Representatives leaves the U.S. unable to respond with foreign aid.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), one of eight House Republicans who voted to vacate Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House speaker, discusses what’s next for the party as it chooses a new leader. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker speaks with swing voters in battleground state Pennsylvania about their views and frustrations about the current political climate. Marina Jenkins talks about what Alabama’s new congressional map means for Black residents and the implications it could have on the 2024 election.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is ousted after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) brought a motion to vacate McCarthy from his leadership position. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) give an inside perspective on developments from the House floor.
Donald Trump appears in court for the first day of the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million fraud case against the former president. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) discusses government funding talks as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces calls to be ousted from the speakership. ESPN writer Katie Barnes talks about their new book tackling transgender rights in sports.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is remembered by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) talks about the state of funding negotiations over a government budget deadline. One of former President Trump’s co-defendants in the Fulton County election case agrees to a plea deal.
House Republicans hold their first impeachment hearing into President Biden as a government shutdown looms. Senator Menendez speaks with fellow Democratic lawmakers in a closed-door lunch as calls for his resignation continue. Cornell Belcher, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
After the second GOP presidential debate, Kristen Welker speaks with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Campaign Manager James Uthmeier, Sen. Tim Scott’s Campaign Adviser Matt Gorman and former South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson. NBC News Correspondents Steve Patterson and Shaq Brewster speak with voters in California and Wisconsin. Vaughn Hillyard reports on former President Trump’s speech to autoworkers in Michigan. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hallie Jackson, Lanhee Chen and Hugh Hewitt discuss the evening’s events at the roundtable.
A potential government shutdown looms as House Republicans hit the negotiating table. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) says he will not resign after being indicted on bribery charges. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Doug Heye and Dan Merica join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the latest NBC News national poll. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the migrant crisis affecting his home state.
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker to analyze a brand new NBC News national poll, which shows President Biden in a dead heat with former President Trump in a potential 2024 matchup and the highest disapproval rating of his presidency.
Steve Kornacki joins Kristen Welker to highlight numbers from the latest NBC News national poll. In an exclusive interview, GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie (R-N.J.) reacts to the poll, which shows him trailing former President Trump by over 50 points among Republican primary voters. Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss voters’ concerns about President Biden. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg addresses the looming government shutdown and Biden’s handling of the UAW strike.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is indicted on felony bribery charges. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) says he trusts the legal system and discusses the looming government shutdown. President Biden will visit striking autoworkers in Michigan. The Biden administration assures President Zelenskyy that the U.S. will provide ATACMS to Ukraine. Susan Page, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) tells reporters he’ll take a short-term spending bill to the floor, whether he has the votes or not. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) discuss negotiations over the bill as a potential shutdown looms. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins to talk about former President Donald Trump’s stance on abortion. Molly Ball, Svante Myrick and Garrett Ventry join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, joins Kristen Welker to analyze her interview with former President Trump — from his continued false statements surrounding the integrity of the 2020 election, to his surprise statement that he'd considered pardoning himself after January 6.
Kristen Welker makes her debut as Meet the Press moderator. In a wide-ranging interview, former President Donald Trump discusses the criminal charges against him, whether he would pardon himself, his account of January 6, House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Biden, his position on abortion and foreign policy. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and NBC News Washington Managing Editor Carol Lee join the Meet the Press roundtable.
After nine years and more than 430 broadcasts, Chuck Todd has his final show as Meet the Press moderator and passes the baton to Kristen Welker. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joins for an exclusive interview amid concerns about Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) health. Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) exclusively joins and puts any speculation about a 2024 presidential bid to rest.
Chuck Todd moderates his final show as moderator of Meet the Press NOW. J. Tom Morgan says the Georgia Grand Jury report “should not have been released.” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) addresses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. New York City struggles to accommodate an influx of migrants. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm worries about the next pandemic, as public trust in institutions fall after Covid. Susan Page, Cornell Belcher and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
As Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive has struggled to make major gains, there are new signs public support for more U.S. aid is waning. A jury finds Trump adviser Peter Navarro guilty of contempt of Congress. Former ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says making Ukraine a U.S. political issue isn’t in “either party’s interest.” Former Mexico Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda says Republican Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) sending forces into Mexico would create a “major crisis.”
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) discusses former President Donald Trump, the Republican primary field and growing discussions for a third-party candidate. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo joins to recap her trip to Beijing and says the U.S. will “absolutely” not sell advanced semiconductors chips to China. Franklin Foer, author of “The Last Politician,” shares an inside look into the Biden administration. Sara Fagen, fmr. DHS Sec. Jeh Johnson, Andrea Mitchell and Jake Sherman join the Meet the Press roundtable.
As Fall approaches, Washington braces for a busy season that could include a government shutdown, an impeachment inquiry and a televised criminal trial tied to former President Trump — all amid an active presidential campaign. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) says he intends to “prove” his skeptics wrong and make the second Republican presidential debate stage. The Biden administration takes a new approach to close a gun show loophole.
The judge in former President Donald Trump's Washington, D.C. case sets the trial date for one day before Super Tuesday. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about his community's response following a deadly racially motivated shooting. Brendan Buck, Camila DeChalus and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) discusses American relations with China and the 2024 presidential election.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Meet the Press to address his views on the 2020 election and why he is challenging former President Donald Trump. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) discusses the role of third parties and President Joe Biden’s re-election. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.), Markos Moulitsas, fmr. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Former President Trump’s arraignment in the 2020 Georgia election probe caps a busy week in the 2024 GOP race .Former Georgia District Attorney J. Tom Morgan discusses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ case against Trump and 18 co-defendants. Jon Ralston explains Nevada’s confusing GOP presidential nominating process. Deepa Shivaram, Joe Crowley and Charlie Dent join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
After the first Republican presidential debate, Chuck Todd speaks with DeSantis Deputy Campaign Manager David Polyansky and Jason Miller, senior Trump adviser. Shaq Brewster speaks with voters in suburban Waukesha, Wisconsin. Vaughn Hillyard reports on the former president’s counter programming with Tucker Carlson. Amy Walter, publisher of the Cook Political Report, Lanhee Chen, former Mitt Romney adviser, and Danielle Pletka, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, join the roundtable.
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.), who is running for president, joins Meet the Press ahead of the first RNC debate. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) joins for an exclusive interview after members of his own party call for him to challenge President Biden. Former DeKalb County District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming, fmr. Senior FBI official Chuck Rosenberg and former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. join to discuss former President Trump’s legal troubles.
The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to deepen mutual security ties at a Camp David summit. Trump reportedly will skip the first GOP debate. Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) says it’s “completely disrespectful” for GOP candidates who qualify for the first debate to not show up. Maui's top emergency management official resigned amid questions surrounding his office's response to the island’s devastating wildfires. The Cherokee Nation’s principal chief talks about his new term in office.
Former President Trump is indicted for the fourth time in five months, facing new charges in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Republican presidential hopefuls react to Trump’s legal challenges. President Biden addresses the federal response to the devastating wildfires in Maui, pledging to visit the area as soon as possible.
Recovery efforts begin in Hawaii after the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history tore through Maui last week. Witnesses testify in Georgia as the Fulton County district attorney is expected to present her case against former President Donald Trump to a grand jury this week. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the Republican primary field as presidential candidates visit the Iowa state fair. Stephen Hayes, Dan Merica and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss wildfire recovery.
Former Vice President Mike Pence joins Meet the Press to weigh in the investigations into his former boss, former President Donald Trump, and Hunter Biden. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) joins for an exclusive interview on why he thinks more Democrats should consider primary challenges to President Biden in 2024.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden. Republican primary candidates flock to the Iowa State Fair to meet caucusgoers. The death toll from wildfires on the island of Maui continues to rise. The U.S. turns to Kenya for Haiti security mission. A federal judge revokes bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Sahil Kapur, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team faces a looming deadline to respond to a Department of Justice request for a protective order. NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns discusses her exclusive interview with Gov. Ron Desantis (R-Fla.) on his presidential campaign. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) discusses the economy and President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) and former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Former President Trump is likely facing at least three trials in the midst of the 2024 campaign, but Republican leaders are still defending him for the moment. GOP presidential candidate and former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) discusses 2024 rivals former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.). Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during a surprise visit to Kyiv.
Former President Donald Trump makes a defiant speech at his first rally since his latest indictment as the potential of further charges loom. Ameshia Cross, Stephen Hayes and Benjy Sarlin join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports on the latest Russian missile attack on Ukraine as a Russia blames Ukraine for drone attacks on Moscow. NBC News Correspondent Raf Sanchez discusses his interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Donald Trump faces additional charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case as a potential new indictment looms. President Biden hits the road to tout his economic agenda. Never Back Down founder Ken Cuccinelli examines Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign reset.
Donald Trump’s attorneys are told to expect an indictment against the former president in the special counsel’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) returns to the campaign trail after cutting 40% of his staff. CSIS Africa Program Director Mvemba Phezo Dizolele discusses the attempted coup of Niger’s president. Dean Cheng examines China’s diplomatic and economic turmoil following the abrupt removal of its foreign minister.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) gains traction in his presidential campaign as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) falters. Jim Dornan, Tia Mitchell, Mark Murray and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Protests break out in Israel after Parliament passes judicial overhaul. Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss third-party group No Labels’ potential effect on the 2024 election. Sudan marks 100 days of fighting as the country’s humanitarian crisis worsens.
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U.S. forces quietly deploy around the globe in secret missions eluding oversight.
For the first time ever, the U.S. military allowed reporters and TV cameras to accompany U.S. special operations as they quietly battle one of the strongest, most brutal terror networks in the world. Courtney Kube reports from Somalia for Meet the Press Reports.
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Since 1980, most American workers have seen modest income growth, but income for the top 1% has grown much faster. Lindsey Reiser traveled to Ohio and Florida for Meet the Press Reports to hear from different families, sharing similar struggles, about what constitutes a living wage.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Select Committee on Weaponization of Federal Government. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) slams the hearing, calling some of its witnesses “half-crazed.” President Biden speaks in Philadelphia amid the threat of more union strikes. Dangerous heatwaves continue to blast much of the United States. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve discusses the mental health crisis in cities across America.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) faces financial roadblocks in his presidential bid, but remains a top contender in the race following former President Donald Trump. Sarah Chamberlain, Joe Crowley, Eugene Scott and Amy Walter join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) discusses his third-party group No Labels’ plans for the 2024 presidential election. Former Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to push back against third party candidates. An Iowa judge issues a temporary block on the six-week abortion ban signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa).
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R- Alaska) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D- Ill.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, exclusively join Meet the Press to discuss Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) block on military promotions. Following NATO’s summit in Lithuania, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan talks about the war in Ukraine and U.S. military readiness. Christopher Nolan discusses modern-day lessons from his soon-to-be-released film “Oppenheimer,” 78 years after the Trinity test.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a six-week ban on abortion as Republican presidential candidates gather in her state. The House narrowly passed the annual defense spending bill with culture war amendments added to the legislation. Thousands of Hollywood actors are on strike after their SAG-AFTRA union failed to reach an agreement with the industry’s leading studio.
More mass shootings in America with 675 since last year’s July 4th shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. The prospect of escalating violence in the Mideast is a new concern as the Israeli military pushes forward with its operation to target Palestinian militants in the West Bank. Republican presidential candidates participated in Fourth of July parades in key early-voting states. The Secret Service is investigating a white powdery substance found in the White House.
On a special edition of Meet the Press, Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio); and Drug Enforcement Administration head Anne Milgram discuss the urgency of the fentanyl crisis in America. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Medical Director for Opioid Policy Research Collaborative Dr. Andrew Kolodny and former fire chief Jan Rader join the roundtable.
The Supreme Court ruled in support of a private business that refused services to a same-sex couple and struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. President Biden said the Supreme Court misinterpreted the Constitution in its student debt decision. Republican presidential candidates spoke at a “Mom’s for Liberty” convention in hopes of courting the controversial conservative group.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers remarks following the Wagner rebellion. New NBC News poll data shows former President Trump’s lead over fellow Republican presidential candidates is growing. Benjy Sarlin, Juanita Tolliver and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Joe Biden and the Democratic election outlook.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to react to the mutiny led by the Wagner Group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and discuss his recent visit to China to meet with top officials, including President Xi Jinping. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) discusses support for President Biden among voters and whether his son Hunter should have attended a state dinner. In an exclusive interview, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) weighs in on GOP support for Ukraine and former President Trump's standing in the 2024 primary.
President Biden faces a potential 2024 campaign problem as he deals with a sinking job approval rating and the legal issues surrounding his son, Hunter Biden. Republican presidential candidates addressed evangelical voters at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's conference. The Supreme Court backed the Biden administration’s authority to decide what to prioritize its immigration and deportation policy.
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Congress in a controversial state visit to the U.S. amid human rights concerns. Senior advisor to the Asia Program at the U.S. Institute of Peace Vikram Singh discusses the future of U.S.-India relations as America’s tensions with China and Russia grow. NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren reports the latest in the investigation into the Titanic tourist submersible. Kiersten Todt discusses cybersecurity concerns ahead of the 2024 election.
ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott discusses his reporting on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s ties to billionaire Paul Singer. NBC News' Ron Allen reports the latest developments in the search for the missing Titanic tourist submersible. Former Education Sec. Arne Duncan examines a decades-low drop in national math and reading scores among American students.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling the potential for a later meeting between Xi and President Joe Biden. Cornell Belcher, Brendan Buck and Tia Mitchell join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Historian Lonnie Bunch discusses Juneteenth and the prospect of reparations for Black Americans.
Former Vice President Mike Pence joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview to weigh in on the federal indictment of his former boss, former President Donald Trump, and his own campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Former President Trump continues to dominate the political conversation as Republican presidential candidates navigate how to address his latest indictment. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson discusses his quest to get on the primary debate stage. The Justice Department found a pattern of civil rights violations by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Former President Donald Trump returns to Florida in preparation for his arraignment for charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Congressional Republicans and fellow GOP presidential candidates speak out against Trump’s indictment. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what the tense moments surrounding Trump’s indictments could mean for the 2024 election. Daniella Diaz, Juanita Tolliver and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Jacy Reese Anthis talks about America's "HAL moment" with artificial intelligence. Kathleen Haase and Travis Cloyd break down how Hollywood is working to make actors live forever. Anders Grimstad lays out whether we will be able to keep track of synthetic media flooding our spaces. Jacob Ward asks Google's former CEO whether A.I. builders can be regulated.
Former President Donald Trump indicted on federal charges relating to his handling of classified documents. Republican presidential primary rivals responded to Trump’s indictment while he remains the current frontrunner for the nomination.
A federal grand jury in Florida hears evidence in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. The Supreme Court strikes down Alabama’s GOP-drawn congressional map. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks back at the political influence of conservative evangelist Pat Robertson, who died Thursday.
The 2024 Republican presidential primary field grows as former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum enter the race. Air quality in New York and areas along the east coast drop sharply as smoke from wildfires in Canada move south. Sally Jenkins examines the stunning merger between the PGA Tour and rival LIV Golf.
Former Vice President Mike Pence files papers to enter the Republican presidential field after candidates traveled to Iowa over the weekend. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) announces he will not enter the presidential race. Brendan Buck, Stephanie Schriock and Eugene Scott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The grand jury in an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents prepares to meet later this week. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the debt ceiling, gas stoves and gun violence.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) discusses the debt ceiling bill and the inclusion of provisions for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) reviews defense spending caps in the bipartisan debt deal. Former Trump attorney Timothy Parlatore joins exclusively to give insight into ongoing investigations into the former president. After nine years as moderator of Meet the Press, Chuck Todd announces he will step down at the end of summer.
President Biden celebrates a bipartisan debt ceiling deal as Republican presidential frontrunners former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sparred on the campaign trail. Large companies are facing public backlash for their support of the LGBTQ community. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti discusses the heightened tensions in the country’s north involving ethnic Serbs.
Despite opposition and outrage, the deal to raise the debt ceiling is finally heading to a House vote. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says no one got their full “wish list” in negotiations and Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) discusses his opposition to the deal after it cleared a key procedural hurdle. Toluse Olorunnipa, former Congressman Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Danielle Pletka join the roundtable as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) touts his culture war record on the trail in Iowa for the first time as a presidential candidate. Wyoming Republican Party member Susan Stubson, who wrote an op-ed warning of growing Christian nationalism, discusses the fading line between religion and law in the U.S.
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle remain unsatisfied with President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal as the default deadline nears. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the debt ceiling deal. WCAU Correspondent Lucy Bustamante reports on one veteran's efforts to remember and honor fallen soldiers.
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith discusses the future of artificial intelligence and guardrails for AI tools like ChatGPT. Former Head of Sovereign Ratings at S&P John Chambers warns a debt default now would be like “Lehman on steroids.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses Russian mercenary leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s warning to Moscow.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is set to announce a presidential run in an event on Twitter with Elon Musk. Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) discusses ongoing debt ceiling negotiations ahead of a June default deadline. South Carolina’s state Senate debates a six-week abortion bill as more women join sue a suit against Texas over its abortion laws.
Debt ceiling negotiations continue as President Biden returns from Asia early ahead of a looming June default deadline. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discusses his 2024 presidential bid with NBC News’ Tom Llamas. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) says he won’t run for re-election, opening up another Senate seat as Democrats face a difficult 2024 map to hold onto their narrow majority.
Gov. Roy Cooper (R-N.C.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the impacts the abortion discussion will have on the presidential election. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) also joins exclusively to give the inside look at debt ceiling negotiations and his thoughts on Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump in 2024. Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen addresses the June 1 debt ceiling deadline and whether negotiations are on track or fallen apart.
Former U.S. Amb. to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s global outreach for support in Ukraine’s war. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Nicholas Wu and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations and the expanding 2024 Republican presidential field.
Border communities prepare for migrant surge following the end of Title 42 restrictions. Negotiations over the debt limit are set to continue as the “X-date” draws closer. Special Counsel John Durham releases his report on the Trump-Russia investigation. Stephen Hayes, Benjy Sarlin and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Migrants attempt to seek asylum at the southern border following the end of Title 42. President Biden and congressional leaders postponed a meeting to discuss the debt limit as talks continue behind the scenes. UNICEF’s executive director discusses conditions on the ground in Sudan amid its worsening humanitarian crisis.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) discusses how border communities are preparing for the end of Title 42 and responds to dual tragedies in Texas — a car ramming in Brownsville and a mass shooting near Dallas. NBC News’ Guad Venegas speaks with migrants at the border. NBC News’ Ellison Barber reports the latest on Russian drone attacks on Kyiv ahead of Victory Day.
A migrant surge is expected at the southern border with the expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that blocked migrants from crossing the southern border. Former Secretary of Defense and Senator Chuck Hagel joins Chuck Todd to discuss hyper-partisanship in Washington. Russian military leaders appear at odds during the fight in Bakhmut.
First Republic Bank is sold to JP Morgan in the second largest U.S. bank failure in history. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy remain in stalemate over the debt limit. Brendan Buck, Peter Baker and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-Fla.) and Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) presidential prospects.
President Biden and former President Trump need each other to survive on the campaign trail. The clock is ticking on a potential government default if House Republicans and the White House fail to agree on raising the nation’s borrowing limit. Former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury that is investigating Trump’s role in Jan. 6.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) discusses Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit bill and Disney’s suit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Former President Donald Trump heads to New Hampshire. NBC News' Courtney Kube and Ellison Barber report the latest on the leaked Pentagon documents and the war in Ukraine.
President Biden officially announces he is running for re-election. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses Biden’s campaign strategy as the 2024 race shapes up to be a re-run of 2020. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) speaks about House Speaker McCarthy’s debt limit fight.
President Joe Biden indicates that a 2024 announcement could come soon. The House of Representatives is set to vote on the debt limit this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy may not have the votes he needs. Stephen Hayes, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Eugene Scott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces a 72-hour ceasefire in Sudan. Susan Stigant, Director of Africa Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace, joins Meet the Press NOW.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump could face off again in 2024. The Supreme Court is set to rule on an abortion pill case that may impact abortion access and electoral politics across the country. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Chuck Todd on set.
Former Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) and former Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ likely match up with former President Donald Trump in the GOP presidential primary. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defends his calls for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign and shares takeaways from war game simulations playing out a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
House Republicans rally around former President Donald Trump, defending him against the charges he faces in New York. Tensions mount between Republicans and the White House as the threat of exceeding the debt limit looms. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the Republican 2024 field and a new ad for Ron DeSantis. Margie Omero, Eugene Scott and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a Texas ruling that would have pulled Mifepristone, a common abortion drug, off the shelves across the country. Potential 2024 presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) signed a 6-week abortion ban in Florida as he struggles to find his footing in Trump’s Republican party.
The White House braces for a legal battle over medication abortion following two opposing court rulings. Biden teases a 2024 re-election bid. Sarah Chamberlain, Juanita Tolliver and Nicholas Wu join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Two Tennessee Democrats were expelled from the state House of Representatives after participating in mass shooting protests. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the latest Republican to join the 2024 presidential race.
Former President Donald Trump arrives in New York to face charges in the Manhattan District Attorney’s case over alleged hush money payments. The Chinese spy balloon that passed over the U.S. in February gathered intelligence from sensitive military sites, reports NBC News Correspondent Carol Lam. Wisconsin and Chicago voters prepare to hit the polls Tuesday in elections that could shape major issues in the regions.
President Donald Trump’s indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney became a rallying cry among Republican lawmakers and potential 2024 presidential rivals. Michael Cohen’s attorney Lanny Davis discusses his client’s testimony in the investigation into the former president.
A rare clash between U.S. and Israeli leaders raises thorny questions about the intertwined fates of two of the world’s most important democracies. The Culture War ramps up as the last unifying link inside the Republican Party. President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten discusses the growing politicization of education.
A shooting at a Nashville Christian school leaves at least six people dead. Taiwan Caucus Chairs Reps. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) discuss growing power struggles between the U.S. and China as Honduras breaks diplomatic ties with Taiwan for Beijing. Professor Amichai Cohen examines Israel’s judicial crisis.
Trump attorneys testify before a federal grand jury after a judge rules the former president cannot claim executive privilege. The U.S. conducts counter-strikes in response to attacks on a coalition base in Syria. Protests continue in Israel after Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul.
With no force inside the GOP that appears to have the will or ability to deny Donald Trump the 2024 presidential nomination, the biggest obstacles in his path seems to be criminal investigations. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) explains the pieces of legislation Congress is looking at to ban TikTok and why a simple warning label might not be sufficient.
Robert Costello testifies before a New York grand jury in former President Donald Trump's favor in the Manhattan DA investigation into alleged hush money. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Moscow.
The U.S. Justice Department probes allegations TikTok spied on journalists while the Biden Administration weighs banning the app due to national security concerns. The International Criminal Court submitted an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for his alleged involvement in war crimes in Ukraine. Former Vice Chair of the FDIC Thomas Hoenig discusses the $30B infusion that bigger banks provided First Republic Bank and the continued effects of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapse.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) discusses President Biden’s visit to Monterey Park, California to address gun violence following the Lunar New Year mass shooting that killed 11 people. A number of regional banks sustain heavy losses in trading following several tumultuous days for the U.S. banking system. President Biden announces a nuclear submarine deal alongside U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Silicon Valley Bank, one of the tech sector’s largest lenders, is shut down by regulators. Ron DeSantis makes his Iowa debut. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby discusses Ukraine and U.S. relations with Mexico.
Potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ramped up their campaign messaging at CPAC over the weekend. President Joe Biden has “no plans on the books” to visit East Palestine, Ohio following the toxic train derailment despite promises to do so. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson discusses his decision to withdraw a crime bill opposed by congressional Republicans.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses President Biden’s decision to allow Congress to nullify a District crime bill. Walgreens says it won’t distribute abortion pills in 20 states, including some where abortion is legal. Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger outlines the nation’s biggest cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
U.S. officials are sending a warning to China as the country considers sending military aid to Russia. The Republican presidential primary field is heating up as former Vice President Mike Pence, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley take to the campaign trail.
2024 GOP primary will highlight abortion debate, almost as much as 2022 midterms did. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel discusses the "poor quality" of Russian advancement into Ukraine, one year after the invasion began. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer retells her experience aboard a U.S. aircraft intercepted by Chinese fighter jet.
As President Biden visited Kyiv, Russia has begun a “gradual” offensive, supported by artillery and heavy troop presence. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) says “China’s going to be very careful.” President Carter appeared on Meet the Press in 1996 and said that Washington had become “much less responsible” since he left office.
Congressional leaders look to regulate artificial intelligence. Former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis maintain their lead in the Republican presidential field.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the four high-altitude objects, classified documents and the 2024 election. Senators are set to be briefed on the unidentified high-altitude objects Tuesday as bipartisan frustration with the Biden administration over the balloons mounts.
A second “object” was shot down over Alaskan airspace. Republicans scramble to define their position on entitlement following President Biden’s State of the Union address. Gov. Polis says he would support Biden for a potential presidential campaign.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after Turkey was struck by its strongest earthquake in 80 years. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Chinese spy balloon and President Joe Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address.
A Chinese spy balloon continues over the United States amid growing tensions between the nations. The Labor Department announced 517,000 jobs were added to the economy in January, crushing expectations.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden met for the first time since Republicans took the majority in the House. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) discusses his meeting with the White House regarding immigration enforcement efforts at the southern border. San Francisco Dept. of Police Accountability Director Paul Henderson calls for police reform at the local and federal level in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ funeral.
Protests break out nationwide after Memphis police released body cam footage the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of policing and the debt ceiling.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview to discuss the Republican Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Fmr. Defense Sec. Robert Gates discusses the war in Ukraine amidst news that the U.S. will send M1 Abrams tanks to support the country in its efforts to thwart Russia’s invasion.
The city of Memphis braces for the release of body camera footage that shows the traffic stop and beating of Tyre Nichols by five former police officers. Ronna McDaniel is reelected Republican National Committee Chair.
Additional classified documents were found in President Biden's Delaware home. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) speaks on the Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting. A divided Congress fights over the debt limit.
Anti-abortion March for Life rally returns for the first time since the reversal of Roe v. Wade. The political consequences of the Clinton-Lewinsky story carry on 25 years later. Women will hold the top spots on the powerful Appropriations committees for the first time in history.
The U.S. government hits the debt limit. The Supreme Court says it’s unable to identify the person who leaked a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicated the court would overturn Roe v. Wade. President Biden heads to California as the state begins its recovery from a devastating series of storms.
Election-denying, failed GOP candidate Solomon Pena, who is accused of plotting a string of shootings at Democrats' homes in New Mexico, appears in court for the first time. The White House pushes back on House Republicans' Oversight committee assignments. Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Lumumba (D) talks about the city's ongoing water crisis.
The Biden administration appears to be in damage control mode as it faces mounting questions about classified documents found in Biden’s private office and Delaware home. A Republican ex-candidate is arrested in New Mexico over alleged politically motivated shootings. Virginia Democrats deliver a win as abortion weighs on voter’s minds.
More classified documents have been found in President Joe Biden’s Wilmington, Del. home. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the classified documents and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Biden approves a disaster declaration for California as the state faces more major flooding.
President Biden and former President Trump’s special counsel investigations on mishandling classified information differ legally but strike similarities for voters. Both investigations may impact the 2024 presidential cycle if Biden and Trump are on the ballot.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announces the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate classified documents found at President Biden's office and home. Rainstorms of epic proportions continue to hit California bringing destruction from high winds, flooding and mudslides. Could these storms become the country's first billion dollar disaster of the year?
The House of Representatives prepares to come into session for the first time since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House. President Joe Biden travels to Mexico for the “Three Amigos” summit after visiting the Southern border over the weekend.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif). remains two votes short of becoming House speaker. House Democrats and President Biden commemorated the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Biden administration announced a new round of military assistance to Ukraine.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) loses the second vote for Speaker. Anna Palmer, Navin Nayak, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Brendan Buck and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Valadao (R-Calif.) breaks down Republican dynamics for the House speakership vote as voting continues. Rep.-elect Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses how Republicans are unsure when they will begin legislation.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) negotiates for the House Speakership. China faces a massive surge in Covid cases as the country begins to re-open after nearly three years of a strict zero-Covid policy.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen talks about what's changed in big tech since she came forward in 2021 ... and what hasn’t. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) discusses her legislative focus on big tech in the new year of 2023. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) talks about Chinese ownership of Tik Tok. Journalists Cecilia Kang and Elizabeth Nolan Brown, former Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson, and former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) join Meet the Press for a special episode on social media.
The House Ways and Means Committee releases former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) reflects on his time in office as prepares to retire after 26 years in Congress. As Southwest Airlines returns to a close-to-normal schedule following widespread cancellations, the Department of Transportation faces criticism over its handling of the issue.
Ukraine faces a massive new barrage of drone hits and missiles from Russia. NBC News Correspondent Richard Engel recaps the development of the war in Ukraine as 2022 comes to a close. The U.S. imposes new Covid testing requirements on travelers from China as the country faces a surge in cases. Rep.-Elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) faces federal and local investigations into the discrepancies in his resume. John Della Volpe joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss trends in Gen Z voters. The United Nations halts programs in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working at NGOs.
The Biden Administration reacts to Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision to leave Title 42 in place until it is examined in June. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promises to hold Southwest Airlines accountable for widespread flight cancellations. Travelers entering the U.S. from China will be required to provide a negative Covid test as case counts in China climb. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss potential Congressional gridlock coming in 2023. Stephanie Schriock and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
The fate of migrants at the U.S. southern border remains up in the air as the Supreme Court leaves Title 42 in place. ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the organization’s case for removing Title 42. New York has declared a state of emergency following the weekend’s major winter storm. Southwest Airlines faces a Department of Transportation investigation following nationwide flight cancelations. Sarah Fagen and Jon Alter join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. New Hampshire lawmakers push back against Democratic Party efforts to change the 2024 primary schedule.
President Joe Biden faces challenges heading into 2023 as tensions mount in China and North Korea, the war in Ukraine carries on and pandemic-era border crossing limits could be lifted. Buffalo, N.Y. Mayor Byron Brown joins Meet the Press NOW as his city begins to pick up from a deadly winter storm. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Afghan women face harsh new restrictions under Taliban rule, and Afghan refugees in the U.S. are at risk of being sent back to Afghanistan when their humanitarian parole expires next year.
On a special edition of Meet the Press, Chuck Todd celebrates the diamond anniversary of the longest-running show on television. Looking back on the presidents, foreign leaders, candidates, activists, athletes and cultural icons that have joined Meet the Press in its 75 years on television, Chuck reflects on what the broadcast has done and where it’s headed.
The Jan. 6 Committee released its final report. A massive winter storm moves across the country causing freezing temperatures, high winds and dangerous traveling conditions. The House passes a $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending bill, averting government shutdown. Holiday travel plans are in jeopardy for tens of thousands of Americans due high winds, snow and ice conditions making it dangerous to fly. Meet the Press remembers iconic figures in politics and culture this year.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is back in Ukraine after a successful trip to Washington, D.C. where he secured the delivery of a Patriot missile defense system. A member of Ukraine's parliament Kira Rudik, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joined Meet the Press NOW to discuss. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in front of a judge in New York before being released on a $250 million bond, NBC News Correspondent Ron Allen reports.
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) talks about possible reforms for cryptocurrency regulations and the border crisis as Title 42 is set to expire. Matthew Seligman discusses the bipartisan agreement to reform the electoral counting process, calling it a “historic achievement” for Congress. Tia Mitchell, Faiz Shakir and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
The January 6th Committee holds its final public meeting and recommends criminal charges for former President Donald Trump. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and former Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) react to Trump’s criminal referral. Ayesha Rascoe, Rick Tyler and Navin Nayak join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges discusses the potential of the U.S. sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine following Russian drone attacks on Kyiv.
The Biden administration braces for an influx of migrants as the future of Title 42 remains unclear. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock discusses the declared state of emergency in Denver over the influx of migrants entering the city. Brendan Buck, Adrienne Elrod and Eugene Scott join Meet the Press NOW to discuss immigration, party identity and a gridlocked Congress. A rise in Covid-19 cases is occurring alongside a rise in flu and respiratory infections across the country. The National Archives released thousands of documents related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.
In addressing the expected influx at the border, the White House is modeling part of their two-pronged approach after a so-called “transit ban” - a move expected to create fierce blowback from within the President’s party. Rep. Vicente González (D-Texas) discusses politicization of the border amid Biden's "transit ban" model. Congressional negotiators say they've reached a bipartisan deal on a framework for a government funding package. But Republican leader Kevin McCarthy prefers to see Congress punt funding to next year, when his party takes control of the House. Maria Teresa Kumar, Jeff Mason and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss. As Congress weighs crypto regulations, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) urges lawmakers not to pass bill backed by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Meet the Press NOW.
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. The Justice Department unsealed an eight-count indictment of FTX Founder and political donor Sam Bankman-Fried. New economic data shows inflation may be cooling. Marianna Sotomayor, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Jim Dornan join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss recent Biden wins and a possible government shutdown. Nuclear fusion breakthrough could change the future of clean energy.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation published its annual report on hate crimes, but with incomplete data it leaves more questions than answers. Congress moves forward with negotiations over the 2023 budget as the Friday deadline looms. Sarah Chamberlain, Eugene Robinson and Reid Wilson join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Scientists in California make a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research. Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum joins Meet the Press NOW ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
Arizona Democratic Party Vice Chair Michael Slugocki reacts to the Senator Sinema’s (I-Ariz.) decision to leave the Democratic party. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Heidi Heitkamp, Michael Steele and Brahm Resnik join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News National Security Analyst Clint Watts explains the national security concerns surrounding TikTok. The Biden administration makes a $3 billion request to Congress ahead of an expected migrant surge. Ukrainian Member of Parliament, Anastasia Radinia, discusses the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Executive Director of the WNBA players association Terri Jackson reacts to the release of Brittney Griner and the future of women’s basketball; David Whelan discussed his brother Paul Whelan’s continued detainment in a Russian prison after the U.S. government traded prisoner Viktor Bout for the release of Brittney Griner; Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), Republican strategist Brad Todd and Politico National Political Correspondent Meridith McGraw join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss President Biden’s string of political wins and President Trump’s latest setbacks.
Politico White House Correspondent Eugene Daniels, former Biden White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and NBC News Political Analyst Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW panel to explain the impact of the Georgia Senate runoff on the Republican party in 2024; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) discusses the implications for Moore v. Harper, the landmark election case in front of the Supreme Court. Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran Hadi Ghaemi talks about the latest on the ongoing protests.
Former President Donald Trump makes comments against the Constitution. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Meet the Press NOW to speak out against his former boss and announce a potential presidential run in 2024. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Herschel Walker make their final campaign push ahead of the December 6 runoff election. Carlos Curbelo, Juanita Tolliver and Mark Murray join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Correspondent Ali Arouzi reports on claims by the Iranian government that they have disbanded the morality police. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a case that could impact protections for the LGBTQ community, NBC News Correspondent Yamich Alcindor reports.
Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press in an exclusive appearance to discuss whether former President Donald Trump has enabled the rise of antisemitic rhetoric from the right and his relationship with President Vladimir Putin amidst Russia’s nearly year-long siege on Ukraine. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) is here for an exclusive interview to discuss Democrats’ new leadership class and the party’s priorities for the lame-duck session. Jen Psaki, Marc Short, Yamiche Alcindor and Ashley Parker join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Matt Gorman, Doug Thornell and Anna Palmer join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss former President Trump’s campaign troubles. November jobs report reveals that the economy added 263,000 jobs last month. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard sits down with the newly re-elected Gov. Brian Kemp. China eased some of its Covid restrictions in an apparent response to nationwide protests against them. The White House is pushing for South Carolina as the “first in the nation” primary for 2024.
Before last month’s bankruptcy, FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried were among the top political donors. Former. CIA director John Brennan says there is a possibility of “bloodshed on the streets of Iran.” Senate passes legislation to prevent a railroad strike.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken responds to the protests in China and Iran. “We support what Iranians are asking for, demanding in the streets, which is … not to have this terrible repression that we’re seeing,” he told Andrea Mitchell. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Republican strategist Doug Heye and Navin Nayak, president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the midterms fallout and look ahead to 2024. Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. talks about the campaign to seat a member of the Cherokee nation in Congress and efforts to preserve the Cherokee language.
The fallout continues to mount following former President Trump’s dinner with white nationalist, Nick Fuentes. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Nicholas Wu and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the future of the Republican party. President Zelenskyy warns Ukrainians about more Russian airstrikes. NBC News Correspondent Ellison Barber reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Director of the China Power Project at CSIS, Bonny Lin, discusses the Covid protests in China. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman analyzes the impact of legal immigration shortfalls.
Governor Jared Polis (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press to talk about America’s gun policy, following last week’s shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. In an exclusive interview, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) talks to Chuck about the upcoming Republican majority and his priorities for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his legacy prior to his departure as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Matt Gorman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Susan Page, and Reid Wilson join the Meet the Press roundtable.
President Biden says he will try to push for gun reform legislation in the lame duck following multiple mass shootings. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube sits down one-on-one with the former President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Republican party to block early voting. Adrienne Elrod and Carlos Curbello join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the challenges Rep. Kevin McCarthy could face as Speaker of the House. NBC News Business and Data reporter Brian Cheung discusses the impact of inflation on Black Friday shopping and Dr. Kavita Patel breaks down the "tripledemic" threat.
The suspect in Saturday night’s Colorado Springs shooting was charged by police with five counts of first degree murder and five counts of bias-motivated crime. Colorado District Attorney Michael Allen shares the latest from the ongoing investigation. State Representative Leslie Herod (D-Colo.), the first gay African American woman to be elected to Colorado’s state legislature, discusses the importance of the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs. Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), the first Gen Z candidate to be elected to Congress, joins to discuss gun violence and what he has planned for his first term in office. Former President Trump hoped to clear the field by announcing a presidential run early, but it has not saved him from criticism from other GOP leaders. Eugene Scott, Stephanie Schriock and Danny Diaz join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Protests in Iran continue into their third month, as Iran’s men’s World Cup squad refuse to sing their national anthem on the global stage.
In a wide-ranging interview with Meet the Press, former Vice President Mike Pence addresses his break away from former President Donald Trump after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, his thoughts on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice, the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the Biden administration’s Covid response and more. Peter Baker, Brendan Buck, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Anna Palmer join the Meet the Press roundtable.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the Department of Justice’s criminal investigations into former President Trump. Former Congressman Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) reacts to former President Trump’s 2024 announcement and discusses alternative paths for the GOP. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the Democratic transition to a new generation of Congressional leadership. Mass resignations hit Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover making the future of the social media platform unclear. Jake Sherman, Eugene Robinson and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) steps down as House Democratic leader after Republicans secured a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Navin Nayak, Brad Todd and Lisa Desjardins join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Russia continues to target Ukrainian energy facilities, NBC News Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter reports. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) discusses the future of the Democratic Party. Cherokee Nation Delegate-designate Kim Teehee speaks about the importance of having Congressional representation as the House considers a proposal to seat a Cherokee Nation delegate.
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