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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins exclusively after President Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don't go along with his push to control Greenland. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) join in a joint interview after their push to limit Trump’s military authority on Venezuela failed by a single tie-breaking vote. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) reacts to the DOJ investigation into him and other Minnesota leaders. Former Secretary Jeh Johnson, Carol Lee and Peggy Noonan join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2026

President Trump doubles down on his demand that the U.S. acquires Greenland, while lawmakers travel to Denmark to try to reassure America’s allies and partners. In the latest installment of the NBC News’ Finding Common Ground series, anchor Savannah Sellers sits down with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to discuss their Kids Online Safety Act. Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Adam Ratner explains the surge in measles cases in South Carolina.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) reacts to President Trump’s meeting with opposition leader María Corina Machado. President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act as pressure mounts between ICE forces and protestors in Minneapolis. President Trump tells Kristen Welker "we saved a lot of lives" as Iran signals it won't execute protesters.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of Venezuela as opposition leader María Corina Machado prepares to meet President Trump in Washington. NBC News’ Garrett Haake, Courtney Kube and Richard Engel report on the Pentagon's preparations for potential military action in Iran and Trump's renewed vow to pursue the acquisition of Greenland. Shaquille Brewster shares the latest on the growing clashes between ICE agents and protesters in Minnesota after the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

President Trump delivers remarks on the economy as the White House touts the latest inflation report. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Trump administration’s ICE operations and its actions in Venezuela. Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) discusses his campaign for Alabama governor.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

The Department of Justice opens a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. President Trump says he’s considering “strong options” to respond to Iran’s crack down on protests. Minnesota sues the Trump administration over its immigration operations in the Twin Cities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

White House border czar Tom Homan, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) join Meet the Press after an ICE officer shoots and kills a woman in Minneapolis. Richard Engel reports on the growing anti-government protests in Iran. Monica Alba, Jamelle Bouie, Stephen Hayes and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2026

President Trump meets with top oil executives as he looks to convince them to make major investments to rebuild Venezuela’s oil and energy infrastructure. New cellphone video shows the deadly moment of the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. Anti-government protests in Iran are growing as President Trump doubles down on his promise to intervene if demonstrators are harmed.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

Minneapolis City Council Member Aurin Chowdhury says she does not trust federal authorities to investigate the ICE-involved shooting of a woman. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) weighs in after receiving a classified briefing from senior Trump administration officials on the future of Venezuela. Congress continues to clash on health care as premiums begin to increase for Americans.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

An ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis as targeted ICE immigration operations continue across the country. Witnesses Venus de Mars and Lynette Reini-Grandell join Meet the Press NOW to describe what they saw. NBC News correspondents Tom Winter, Julia Ainsley and Monica Alba and former ATF Special Agent Jim Cavanaugh report on the latest.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

President Trump touts the U.S. action in Venezuela that led to the capture and arrest of Nicolas Maduro. NBC News reporters Ryan Reilly and Frank Thorp V talk about the fifth anniversary of the January 6th attack. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fallout from U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the ongoing health care debate in Congress.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro makes his first court appearance after his capture and arrest. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) discusses the questions Congress has for Trump administration officials about that U.S. action. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) reacts to President Trump declaring he’ll run Venezuela. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton gives insight into what a day-after plan for Venezuela could look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026

In the wake of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) discuss what comes next after President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for the foreseeable future. Amna Nawaz, Keir Simmons, Marc Short and Neera Tanden join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2026

President Trump threatens U.S. action against Iran over its crack down on protests over the economy. Venezuelan President Maduro says he is open to negotiations with the U.S. even as President Trump continues his pressure campaign. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW with Congress set to return to Washington and health care subsidies already expired. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D-Wis.) discusses his gubernatorial campaign.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

A special edition of Meet the Press NOW featuring bipartisan interviews with lawmakers bridging the partisan divide and working across the aisle on critical issues from health care to artificial intelligence as part of NBC News’ Finding Common Ground initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

The start of the New Year marks a critical deadline for millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring at midnight. House Democrats request a briefing from the Trump administration on the U.S. land strike on Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee releases a video and transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s deposition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

President Trump confirms the first known U.S. strike on Venezuela. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the significant escalation and discuss Congress's priorities when lawmakers return to Washington. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations of fraud in childcare centers in Minneapolis. Newly released data from the CDC shows surging flu infections across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the Gaza ceasefire plan and concerns about a possible escalation with Iran. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the latest peace talks between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her run for the open seat in the Senate after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection.

Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025

Former Today Show host Hoda Kotb, bestselling author Mel Robbins, chef Marcus Samuelsson and “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu join Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Moment” special of Meet the Press.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

The Department of Justice releases another tranche of Epstein documents. The Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Illinois. Tensions increase between the U.S. and Venezuela as President Trump issues a warning to President Nicolas Maduro. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses her reasoning for entering the Texas Senate race as she looks to unseat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard seizes a second oil tanker and is in “active pursuit” of a third vessel as the Trump Administration ramps up its pressure campaign against the Maduro regime in Venezuela. Frustration is growing over the Justice Department’s handling of the release of the Epstein files. A Democratic and a Republican political operative find common ground over why North Carolina should be the first state in the presidential primary calendar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche joins after the DOJ releases thousands of pages from the Epstein files. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) weigh in as the U.S. escalates tensions with Venezuela. Sara Fagen, Garrett Haake, former Sec. Jeh Johnson and Tyler Pager join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2025

The Justice Department begins releasing thousands of records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), member of the House Oversight Committee, reacts to the latest tranche of Epstein files.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

A person of interest has been identified by law enforcement in connection with the mass shooting at Brown University, three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation tell NBC News. Trump defends his economic policies amid waning poll numbers. Dr. Peter Hotez says cuts at HHS could harm pediatric research and health care.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) explains his decision to join Democrats to force a vote to extend the Obamacare subsidies. Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman discusses why she’s stepping down from her role amid trade tensions between both countries. Officials provide an update on the manhunt for the Brown University shooter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2025

Nick Reiner is expected to be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the death of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) discusses the last-ditch efforts in the House to address expiring Obamacare tax credits. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles responds to an extensive Vanity Fair article, accusing the publication of taking her comments out of context.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

A manhunt is underway in Providence, Rhode Island after two students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University. 15 people are dead in Sydney, Australia following a mass shooting that authorities claim targeted the Jewish community. Director Rob Reiner and his wife were killed overnight, with authorities saying his son now in custody. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki looks at the latest polling from the NBC News Decision Desk.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) join in the aftermath of a shooting at Brown University. Tom Winter updates on the suspect in custody. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Lanhee Chen, Jonathan Martin, Amna Nawaz and Neera Tanden join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW after two health care bills fail in the Senate, and defends his decision to reopen the government without a health care deal. State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Ind.) explains why he voted against the new congressional map that favors Republicans even in the face of the pressure campaign from the White House. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee release more photos from the Epstein estate.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

The Indiana Senate rejects a congressional map that would have eliminated Democratic seats in the state. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) urges bipartisan cooperation in Congress as two separate health care plans fall short of passage in the House of Representatives. Former U.S. Southern Command General Wesley Clark weighs in on the United States’ seizure of an oil tanker off the shore of Venezuela as tensions escalate abroad.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Govs. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) and Spencer Cox (R-Utah) sit down with NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie for a "Finding Common Ground" conversation around political extremism and the current state of politics. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki analyzes the results from the Miami mayoral election. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on President Trump saying the U.S. seized a larger oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

President Trump is heading to battleground Pennsylvania to tout his economic agenda even after calling affordability a "hoax." Rep. Madeline Dean (D-Pa.) discusses Democrats' approach to messaging on the economy. Senate Majority Leader John Thune say the Senate will vote on the Cassidy-Crapo health care proposal this week.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

President Trump announces a $12 billion aid package for American farmers as the White House continues to struggle to address concerns about affordability. Rep. Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) reacts to the aid package as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) launches her campaign for Texas Senate.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) join as questions grow over the military’s lethal strikes on alleged drug boats. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) reacts to the Supreme Court allowing Texas to use a new congressional district map drawn to boost Republicans. Adrienne Elrod, Sam Jacobs, Peggy Noonan and Susan Page join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders another strike on an alleged drug boat. The CDC vaccine advisory panel votes to end a decades-long vaccine recommendation that newborns receive the Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. Director of Syracuse University’s Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship Institute Margaret Talev joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest “Deciders” focus group featuring Trump voters who supported Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.).

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) explain their bipartisan effort to reunite Ukrainian families and the potential for camaraderie across partisan divides. Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter discusses the current state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Military leaders testify on Capitol Hill after controversy rises over a “double-tap” boat strike on alleged vessels carrying drugs bound for the United States.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) calls for transparency from the White House as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism over his order of a second strike on an alleged drug boat that killed the survivors of the initial attack. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki analyzes the results from Tennessee's special election for a House seat on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

President Trump holds a wide-ranging cabinet meeting amid criticism over boat strikes on alleged drug cartel boats. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) discusses the Trump administration's new, sweeping travel ban on about 30 countries in the aftermath of the National Guard shooting. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews today's special election in Tennessee that could have major implications for the 2026 midterms.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The U.S. military carries out a second strike on an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean after the initial strike didn’t kill everyone onboard, prompting legal concerns and calls for congressional oversight. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) reacts to the escalating tensions with Venezuela. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims the man who shot National Guard members in Washington, D.C. was radicalized in the United States.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) join Meet the Press as President Trump unveils a new immigration crackdown following an attack on National Guard members. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) responds to Trump’s slur-filled tirade about him and his state. Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Mike Dubke and Susan Glasser join the roundtable.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

Founder and President of AfghanEvac Shawn VanDiver discusses the vetting process of Afghan refugees in the aftermath of the shooting in Washington, D.C. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the resignation of a top aide to President Zelenskyy after his home was searched by anti-corruption officials. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) join Meet the Press NOW to talk about their bipartisan legislation addressing the opioid epidemic among veterans.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

President Trump appears to be facing a series of setbacks as Republicans and the White House look for an answer to address affordability concerns. The Trump administration touts the progress made following a series of diplomatic meetings to end the war in Ukraine. The FBI is scheduling interviews with six Democratic lawmakers the president accused of "seditious behavior" after they appeared in a video urging U.S. servicemembers not to comply with illegal orders.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

A federal judge dismisses the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press NOW to weigh in on the ongoing health care debate. The Pentagon opens an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), citing “serious allegations of misconduct.”

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani describes his “productive” Oval Office meeting with President Trump, during which the president offered warm praise — but says he still views Trump as a “fascist” and a “despot,” even as he plans to work with the White House.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joins exclusively to break down his Oval Office meeting with President Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains why the Trump administration is rolling back tariffs on certain food products. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) responds to Trump calling for some Democrats to be arrested after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders. Sara Fagen, Hallie Jackson, former Sec. Jeh Johnson and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have a cordial meeting at the White House after trading barbs on the campaign trail. Trump says Democrats are engaged in “seditious behavior” after some lawmakers release a video telling servicemembers to disobey illegal orders. President Trump says Ukraine has less than a week to agree to a 28-point peace proposal crafted by the U.S. and Russia.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

Reps. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) and Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) discuss their bipartisan health care proposal as Congress continues to be deadlocked on extending Obamacare subsidies. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) demands the release of a 2019 phone call transcript between President Trump and the Saudi crown prince. Steve Kornacki talks about the next special election that will provide clues about the 2026 midterms.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses the battle to redraw congressional maps after a federal court blocks a redrawn map in her state. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb says the case against former FBI Director James Comey “is dead” after a legal misstep that could lead to the charges being dropped. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

The House passes the bill to force the release of the Justice Department’s Epstein files. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for the first time since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Meet the Press NOW she expects grocery prices to come down "within a few weeks to a few months."

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

President Trump tells House Republicans to support a bill that would force the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The administration is rolling back some tariffs on food items like coffee, beef and bananas. President Trump says he would be open to talks with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro even as the U.S. military ramps up its pressure campaign.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025