In an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker, President Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if foreign automakers raise car prices as he vows to forge ahead with his tariff policies. Elon Musk emerges as a major donor and a major issue in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. President Trump expresses confidence that a TikTok deal will be reached ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

President Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker in a phone interview that he’s “angry” and “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the fallout from the Signal leak. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) talks about the material shared in the Signal messages. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses how Congress should respond. Jonathan Allen, Michael Dubke, Andrea, Mitchell and Symone Sanders Townend join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

President Trump and Republicans are concerned about the thin House majority ahead of special elections in Florida. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki previews the races to fill seats in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional District. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss public reception of Trump's agenda. Iranian Journalist Masih Alinejad speaks about the murder-for-hire plot to kill her after the suspects were convicted in court.

President Donald Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on all imported vehicles and parts, further escalating a trade war with America's top economic partners. A focus group produced by Syracuse University, Engagious and Sago spotlights African-American men from varying states and political backgrounds largely standing by their vote for President Trump. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports the incident at Tufts University where federal agents detained a Turkish national in the U.S. on a student visa.

Senate Intelligence Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) calls on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to be fired or resign over the Signal leaks. Former CIA Director John Brennan weighs in on the apparent breach of protocol by the White House national security team. NBC News Election Law Analyst Rick Hasen says President Trump's sweeping order to overhaul elections goes beyond his constitutional authority.

The Trump administration tries to downplay a major national security blunder after top national security officials used the messaging app Signal to discuss military planning. House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fallout. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton reacts to the testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s testimony before the Senate.

An appeals court holds a hearing on White House’s effort to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was accidentally included in a group chat with White House officials planning strikes on Yemen. Lawmakers return to Washington and begin work on the budget reconciliation process to fund President Trump’s priorities.

In an exclusive interview, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says America is in a constitutional crisis and rejects calls to step down as his party’s Senate leader. Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) weighs in on President Trump’s defiance of the courts. Yamiche Alcindor, Adrienne Elrod, Stephen Hayes and Hallie Jackson join the Meet the Press roundtable.

President Trump continues his attacks on the judiciary as he claims he has the final say on deportation matters. Elon Musk visits the Pentagon for a briefing, raising concerns about his scope of power. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Democratic path forward. Politico Politics Editor David Siders explains why Starr County, Texas turned red in 2024 for the first time in 132 years.

Ty Cobb, who served as President Donald Trump’s White House attorney during his first administration, reacts to the administration clashing with the judicial system. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s conversation with Trump regarding a partial ceasefire. Former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai weighs in on President Trump’s tariff policy. 

President Trump clashes with the judicial branch as Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes calls to impeach a federal judge. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the phone call between President Trump and President Putin and what it could mean for the war in Ukraine. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley reports from Israel after airstrikes in Gaza effectively end the nearly two-month-long ceasefire with Hamas.

Legal questions loom after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. Democrats express frustration at Sen. Chuck Schumer after government shutdown votes, as Democratic party popularity hits new low in a new NBC News poll. Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump's vow to enact reciprocal tariffs against Canada.

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki shares numbers from the latest NBC News poll. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent discusses Americans’ recession fears as President Donald Trump escalates trade wars. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) weighs in on the Democratic Party’s divide over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s handling of the funding fight. Cornell Belcher, Eugene Daniels, Sara Fagen and Anna Palmer join the Meet the Press roundtable.

President Trump attacks the Biden administration during a rare appearance at the Justice Department. The Senate votes to advance House-passed government funding bill to avert a shutdown. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the divide inside the Democratic party over the stopgap funding bill. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Henry Gomez shares the highlights of his interview with Vice President Vance.

President Trump stands by his move to impose new tariffs on trading partners amidst economic turmoil. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman, NBC Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell, and Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel discuss the economic and global impacts of the president’s actions. Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur explains the latest in Congress with a government funding deadline looming and disagreements among Senate Democrats. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) explains why he is voting against the House-passed six month stopgap spending bill. Former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings talks about the impacts of the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back staffing at the department.

As the Senate nears its vote on the funding bill passed in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) constituents worry that Medicaid and food stamps could be on the table. The trade war between the U.S. and Canada wages on as President Trump implements fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Department of Education faces mass layoffs as Sec. Linda McMahon vows to return schooling back to the states.

Markets experience more volatility as President Trump threatens to further raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his decision to suspend a surcharge on electricity provided to the U.S. by Canada. The U.S. and Ukraine agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia.

The White House offers mixed messaging on recession concerns as markets suffer major losses. Top Democrats urge the House to reject Speaker Johnson's short-term funding bill. Dr. Phil Huang, director of Health and Human Services in Dallas County, Texas joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his concerns about the rising cases of measles.

President Trump delays some tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. NBC Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and former Director of European Affairs at the National Security Council Alexander Vindman dissect the impacts of changes in U.S. support to Ukraine following an emergency EU summit. NBC Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley speaks with families and local officials about the possibility of ICE raids at sensitive locations.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk meet with Republican lawmakers to discuss the administration's priorities. House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) weighs in on Trump's joint address to Congress. NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports on the Trump administration rethinking its migrant detention plan at Guantánamo Bay after facing logistical and financial issues. 

U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China go into effect as President Trump prepares to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress. House Ways & Means Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss budget negotiations and backlash GOP lawmakers are facing at town halls. President Trump orders a pause on military aid to Ukraine following the Oval Office clash with President Zelenskyy.

After the public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain, Kristen Welker reports. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discuss the clash and how it will impact U.S. aid to Ukraine. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) talks about Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal government and the looming government shutdown. Carol Lee, Julio Vaqueiro, Stephanie Murphy and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.  

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hold a tense meeting before cameras in the Oval Office. NBC White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discuss the fallout from the meeting. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) describes the meeting as a “calculated political ambush.” NBC Correspondent Shaq Brewster highlights the latest as federal workers rallied in Detroit after more federal workforce layoffs.

President Donald Trump hosts British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine continue. NBC White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Sky News Anchor Sir Trevor Phillips, and Council on Foreign Relations Fellow Elise Labott discuss the latest developments from their meeting. NBC Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles describes the finger pointing between lawmakers as tensions rise to meet a government spending deadline. NBC Correspondent George Solis and Dr. Peter Hotez discuss the latest on the growing numbers of measles cases in Texas.

President Donald Trump holds his first Cabinet meeting of his second term. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), chair of the New Democrat Coalition, pitches his new agenda for the party. NBC News’ Courtney Kube and CSIS’ Gracelin Baskaran explain the latest developments surrounding a potential deal involving U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.

Widespread confusion looms ahead of deadline for federal workers to justify their jobs to DOGE. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why she's voting no on Speaker Johnson's budget blueprint as House Republicans try to fund President Trump's agenda. Kansas City Mayor (D) discusses the impacts the DOGE layoffs have had in his community.

President Trump says the war in Ukraine could end “soon” as French President Emanuel Macron visits the White House to shore up relations between the White House and Europe. OPM now says the email survey to the federal workforce is “voluntary.” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the House GOP's plan to pass President Trump's agenda.

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki examines how Americans are reacting to the first month of the Trump administration. Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) discusses the war in Ukraine as it enters its third year. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) talks about the Democratic Party’s response to Trump. Melanie Zanona, Jonathan Martin, Jeh Johnson and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

NBC White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona discuss the latest cuts from the Trump administration and rising concerns among Americans who are confronting their elected officials at town halls. President Trump takes questions from reporters in the Oval Office. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki joins Meet the Press NOW to speak about a potential peace agreement in Ukraine as tensions continue to climb between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.

New polling shows divided opinions on President Trump’s performance one month into his new administration. NBC White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, and Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explain the administration’s latest attempts to implement their sweeping agenda. NBC Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports on the Trump administration’s latest legal setbacks following efforts to end birthright citizenship. NBC Global Security Reporter Dan De Luce details the latest as tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy and President Trump heighten.

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik reacts to President Donald Trump blaming President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the war in Ukraine. NBC News’ Tom Winter and Politico’s Emily Ngo report on the Justice Department's effort to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard and CNBC’s Lora Kolodny discuss Elon Musk's “playbook” of mass firings now targeting workers across the federal government. 

Government officials resign over actions taken by the DOGE commission as more agencies prepare for mass firings. President Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order to expand access to IVF. The U.S. and Russia hold high-level talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

At least nine people are injured after a Delta flight crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, according to the FAA. The first legal challenge of President Trump’s authority in his second term reaches the Supreme Court. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the narrow House GOP majority's tasks of passing President Trump's agenda and funding the government.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Kristen Welker to share his perspective on peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Darrell Hammond on how political comedy has shaped 50 years of Saturday Night Live.

Top Trump administration officials meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Munich as U.S. allies try to follow mixed messages from the White House. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the country’s position in negotiating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The Department of Justice sees resignations after an order to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios makes the case why the Trump administration should not dismantle the agency.

President Donald Trump says that Russia should be readmitted to the G7 after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war ahead of the Munich Security Conference. Ana Swanson, a trade and international economics reporter for the New York Times, discusses Trump's comments on imposing "reciprocal" tariffs for U.S. trade partners. NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports on Elon Musk's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Trump speaks to the presidents of both Russia and Ukraine as talks of peace negotiations loom ahead. NBC News White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez and International Correspondent Raf Sanchez join Meet the Press NOW with former Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor to discuss the latest on a potential deal.

President Trump signs a DOGE-related executive order as the White House vows to appeal legal actions. President Trump and Elon Musk speak to reporters inside the Oval Office. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Elon Musk's role in reshaping the federal government. 

A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated a court order halting its federal funding freeze as legal frustrations grow in the White House. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) discusses how Democrats are approaching next month's government funding deadline. President Trump is set to announce a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s plan for a Gaza takeover. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) talks about Trump’s dismantling of USAID. Poet Amanda Gorman discusses book banning in a Meet the Moment conversation.

President Donald Trump gives Elon Musk and his DOGE commission permission to look at Pentagon. The president’s agenda starts to face legal roadblocks. Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.

A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to offer buyouts to federal workers. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and NBC News Tech Reporter David Ingram join Meet the Press NOW to report on the latest developments out of the White House. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) explains the concerns he has over Trump's OMB nominee, Russell Vought. Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko discusses his assessment of the Russia-Ukraine war, and what resources the Ukrainian military needs to win.

President Trump says that the United States intends to “take over” the Gaza Strip. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) talks about Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal government jobs. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell, Richard Engel, Ryan Nobles, Courtney Kube and Andrea Mitchell track Trump’s evolution from “America First” policy to one that takes a more expansive view of the U.S.

President Trump discusses government spending and agency cuts pitched by Elon Musk. Rhonda Colvin, Navin Nayak and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the reality of Trump and Musk's spending cuts. Beijing announces retaliatory measures after U.S. tariffs on China take effect. President Trump meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.

President Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada after speaking with the leaders from both countries. Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the impacts of a trade war between the U.S. and Canada. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) says U.S. tariffs will “hurt the people that elected" President Trump.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins Meet the Press in an exclusive interview from the southern border. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) weighs in on President Trump’s Cabinet nominations. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) talks about bipartisan immigration legislation. Former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), Ryan Nobles, Kelly O’Donnell and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

Recovery efforts continue after a passenger jet and military helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. Aviation expert and helicopter pilot Keith Mackey joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss concerns over air traffic in the area. President Trump talks to reporters about his plan to impose tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrrett Haake explains the president’s latest remarks from the Oval Office.

Recovery operations are underway after a passenger jet and military helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist, NBC News Correspondent Emilie Ikeda, NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and Former NTSB Senior Air Safety Investigator Greg Feith join Meet the Press NOW to report on the latest developments. Reps. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Mark Green (R-Tenn.) discuss the details they hope to learn from investigators.

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) weighs in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services. President Trump signs the first bill of his second term, expanding the scope of who can be deported. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strips Gen. Mark Milley (Ret.) of his security detail as the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff faces a Pentagon probe and a potential rank demotion.

A White House memo ordering a temporary freeze on federal funding creates widespread confusion. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), ranking member of the Oversight Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Democrats will respond to Trump’s latest actions. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin sits down with Sen. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) to discuss how he views his role in the Senate. 

Immigration enforcement operations ramp in cities across the United States. President Trump fires eighteen inspectors general responsible for investigating government fraud and abuse. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss this week's high-profile Senate confirmation hearings as the White House pressures the GOP to fall in line.

As President Donald Trump issues a flurry of executive orders during his first week in office, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) reacts to his blanket pardons for Jan. 6, 2021, rioters. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) shares his thoughts on the preemptive pardons granted to members of the Jan. 6 committee by former President Joe Biden. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Carlos Curbelo, Ashley Etienne and Garrett Haake join the Meet the Press roundtable.

President Trump visits natural disaster zones as his administration's immigration crackdown escalates. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss House budget plans. Former Trump Attorney Ty Cobb reacts to the president pardoning January 6th defendants. The Senate is expected to vote on Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary.

President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters after signing a series of executive orders. NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley, NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez and NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur join Meet the Press NOW to explain the impacts of Trump’s presidential actions on immigration. Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) discuss their bipartisan effort to allow proxy voting for members of Congress who are new parents. Faiz Shakir, who is running to be the next DNC Chair, talks about the changes he has in mind to strengthen the Democratic Party.

Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) responds to Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) call to condition disaster aid to California. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger talks about the effort to rebuild after the wildfires. President Trump issues a sweeping pardon for Jan. 6 defendants.

President Trump issues a flurry of executive orders on day one, pardoning January 6th defendants and declaring a national emergency at the border. Senators receive an affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to be secretary of defense. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump's executive actions on the border. 

Ahead of his inauguration, Kristen Welker speaks with President-elect Donald Trump over the phone. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss how he’ll work to implement Trump’s agenda. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks about how he’ll work across the aisle with Republicans. Martin Luther King III joins Kristen Welker for a special Meet the Movement interview. Peter Alexander, Mike Dubke, Amna Nawaz and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Monday's inauguration ceremony moves inside as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to immediately implement his agenda. The Supreme Court upholds a law that bans TikTok in the United States. The Israeli cabinet meets to vote on the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running for governor as an Independent.

The Biden administration expresses confidence the ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas will hold. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and NBC News Deputy Tech Editor Ben Goggin report on President Biden's warning against the "tech industrial complex." NBC News reports the Biden administration will defer implementation of a law banning TikTok to the Trump administration. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) shares his thoughts on a potential TikTok ban.

Pete Hegseth faces questions about sexual assault allegations and the role of women in the military in an hours-long Senate confirmation hearing. In his final report, special counsel Jack Smith says a jury “would have convicted” President-elect Trump in the election interference case. Israel and Hamas inch closer to a ceasefire agreement. 

Cal Fire spokesperson Chris Harvey joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest efforts to contain the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Trump’s border czar Tom Homan discusses mass the incoming administration’s deportation plans. Richard Haass, president emeritus at the Council on Foreign relations, discusses President Biden’s foreign policy legacy.

As wildfires continue to blaze through the Los Angeles area, NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff speaks exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) about his recovery plans. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) tells Kristen Welker how Congress can support his state. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda, including a mass deportation plan. Eugene Daniels, Stephen Hayes, Jennifer Palmieri and Keir Simmons join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California. President-elect Donald Trump is sentenced in his hush money trial. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the fate of TikTok in the US.

Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Erik Scott and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the devastation. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports on how President-elect Donald Trump and Senate Republicans will handle the budget reconciliation process. Former Jimmy Carter speechwriter Chris Matthews discusses the former president's personal and political legacy.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) and Malibu, Calif. Mayor Doug Stewart join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how California is being impacted by fatal wildfires. Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.) discusses the bipartisan effort to cut wasteful spending. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet evaluates how President-elect Trump’s pick for border czar Tom Homan might impact the incoming administration.

President-elect Trump suggests the U.S. should expand to include Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and Andrea Mitchell discuss the implications of Trump’s wide-ranging comments. 

Congress certifies the Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. Justin Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada’s Prime Minister. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss today's election certification and the possibility of a single reconciliation bill to pass Trump's agenda. 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his relationship with President-elect Trump and how it may impact the incoming Trump administration's plans on immigration and tax cuts. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says that the Democrats lost the 2024 election because there was a lack of focus on the economy. Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Federal and local authorities in Las Vegas provide an update on the investigation into the New Year’s Day vehicle explosion. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) wins election as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. The judge in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York hush money case orders his sentencing for January 10. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the speaker vote and the agenda for this congressional term. Sarah Chamberlain, Matt Gorman, Faiz Shakir and Shelby Talcott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

President-Elect Trump pushes back on claims of Elon Musk’s growing influence. House Speaker Mike Johnson fights to keep his job after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. A House Ethics Committee report finds evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) may have violated state laws on prostitution and statutory raps. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright.

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker sits down with bipartisan duo Sen. Raphael Warncok (D-Ga.) and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) to explore how Americans can find common ground in a deeply divided nation. Doris Kearns Goodwin, Russell Moore and Antonia Hylton join the roundtable.

House Republicans attempt to move forward with their latest plan to extend government funding. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) join Meet the Press NOW to react to the latest proposal. A U.S. delegation visits Syria for their first meeting since Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

President-elect Donald Trump comes out in support of the new government funding plan from House Republicans. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) join Meet the Press Now to discuss the looming potential government shutdown. Asheville, North Carolina Mayor Esther Manheimer explains how critical disaster relief funding being debated in Congress is for her community.

Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as economic uncertainty looms over President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. House Republicans recommend the FBI investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) over her involvement in the January 6 Committee.

Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) says he feels "reassured" after law enforcement officials briefed lawmakers on the recent drone sightings. Russia promises retaliation after Ukraine claims responsibility for assassinating a senior general. 

President-elect Donald Trump lays out his second term agenda and defends his cabinet picks at his first press conference since winning the election. Residents of New Jersey want answers after drone sightings. South Korea's president is impeached after attempting to declare martial law.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports on the latest from Syria about missing American Austin Tice. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to respond to President-elect Donald Trump's immigration plans. Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin discusses why he is running to be DNC chair. Dave Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for the Cook Political Report, explains the key takeaways from the 2024 election.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports Syria on Travis Timmerman, an American man found in Syria after spending months in prison. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains how the state of New Jersey could be an early test of the strength of President-elect Donald Trump's coalition. Mayor Sam Morris, who represents Mine Hill, New Jersey, discusses his concerns regarding mysterious drone sightings over his state. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) presents her candidacy for the top Democratic slot on the Natural Resources Committee.

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his resignation ahead of Donald Trump’s second term, making way for the president-elect’s pick, Kash Patel. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) defends the presidential pardon of Hunter Biden. President and CEO of TheDream.US Gaby Pacheco weighs in on how Dreamers may be impacted by Trump’s immigration policies.

The man charged with killing United Healthcare's CEO is denied bail during his extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. An inspector general report reveals the Department of Justice seized communication records of members of Congress, their staff and reporters under the first Trump administration. TikTok asks the Supreme Court to review a law that would ban the app in the U.S. unless it divests from its China-based parent company ByteDance. Rebel groups in Syria begin to form a transition government, appointing a caretaker prime minister.

Police have identified a person-of-interest in the United Healthcare CEO's shooting death. Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus as Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia. President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Meet the Press to discuss his plans for the country. Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser discusses Trump's comments on vaccines and his selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview on Meet the Press.

President Biden weighs pre-emptive pardons for potential targets of President-elect Trump’s retribution. The NYPD continues its search for the suspected gunman in shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare. A federal appeals court ruled to uphold a law that would ban TikTok. Freed Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her husband, Keith who remains in Hamas captivity and the need for a hostage deal. Rep.-elect Derek Tran (D-Calif.) discusses his victory over an incumbent Republican.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss their plans to slash the size of the federal government and rein in spending. Fmr. Gov. Martin O'Malley  (D-Md.) explains why he thinks he's the right person to serve as the chairman of the Democratic Party. NBC News National Law Enforcement & Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter reports on the latest developments in the shooting of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko shares his thoughts on the state of the war with Russia and possibility of peace talks.

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, shares his concerns with embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd examines the ramifications of President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court hears a case on gender-affirming care for minors.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reverses his martial law decree after lawmakers voted against it. The Trump transition signs the memorandum of understanding agreements with the Justice Department allowing for FBI background checks of administration picks. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, meets with GOP senators amid new misconduct allegations. 

Washington reacts to President Biden's pardon for his son Hunter. Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that he's "pretty angry" about Biden's message in the pardon. NY State Senator James Skoufis discusses his view for the future of the Democratic Party as he makes a bid to be the next DNC Chair.