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 ...
Nov 02, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast FBI Director Christopher Wray warns the Hamas attack in Israel could inspire attacks on the U.S. by terrorist and violent extremist groups. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down the races to watch on Election Day 2023. Alex Seitz-Wald, NBC News senior digital politics reporter, explains how the Muslim-American voters in swing states are threatening to vote against President Biden. Steve Taravella, senior spokesperson for the U.N. World Food Program, discusses the u...
Oct 31, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast The assault on Gaza intensifies as security concerns escalate domestically and abroad. Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy discusses the latest hostage video released by Hamas and Israel’s goal in this stage of its ground offensive. Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, looks ahead to the Iowa Caucuses and former President Trump’s commanding lead among likely Republican Iowa caucusgoers. Newly-elected House speaker Mike Johnson begins his first full week on the job. Af...
Oct 30, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 29, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 e...
Oct 29, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 27, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 26, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 25, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 crit...
Oct 24, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hamas releases two more hostages as the White House advises Israel to delay ground invasion into the Gaza Strip. Iranian-back proxies ramp up attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces Jonathan Conricus discusses the looming ground invasion and a potential cease-fire. Nine Republicans are vying to be the next speaker of the House. Representative Steve Womack (R-Ark.) explains what’s next for his party as the House remains paralyzed.
Oct 23, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 22, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 22, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Pr...
Oct 20, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Oct 19, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Biden delivers “extremely rare” Air Force One remarks after leaving Israel amid flaring tensions in the Middle East. IDF Spokesperson Maj. Doron Spielman discusses the military’s plans after the Gaza hospital blast. Rep. Nick Lalota (R-N.Y.), who has not supported Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for speaker, lays out what he is looking for in a candidate.
Oct 18, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The House of Representatives remains without a speaker after House Republicans once again tried and failed to rally behind their nominee. President Biden’s visit to Israel and Jordan comes amid an apparent deadly strike on a hospital in north Gaza. Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) discusses the pressure mounting on lawmakers to elect a speaker in order to return to the business of the House. This includes passing additional aid for Israel and Ukraine amid two wars and a looming deadline just ...
Oct 17, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 16, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 15, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Meet the Press to provide the latest updates on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Hamas war. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from the Israel-Gaza border. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) exclusively talks about his call for Israel to “level” Gaza. Plus, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discusses the GOP leadership crisis in the House.
Oct 15, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 13, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) says it’s been a “frustrating” week for House Republicans as they try to elect a new speaker and responds to former President Trump calling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah “smart.” Israeli Defense Forces Spokesperson Major Ben Walhaus doesn’t rule out a ground invasion, saying the IDF will “do what’s needed” to stop Hamas’ attacks. Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) explains how difficult it’ll be to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Gaza.
Oct 12, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israeli forces are laying the groundwork for a potential ground invasion of Gaza, while warning that violence will likely intensify in the coming days. Eliav Benjamin, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of Israel, discusses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s vow to “wipe out” Hamas and the next steps in the conflict. President Biden delivers remarks reiterating the United States' commitment to Israel. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) talks about linking aid for Israel to Ukraine and Taiwan.
Oct 11, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Speaking from the White House, President Biden confirms that Americans are among those currently being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. The president reiterates that Israel will have unequivocal U.S. support as it responds to ongoing attacks by Hamas forces. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren discusses the effect of the war on the Israeli psyche. President Biden participated in a voluntary interview Sunday and Monday with Special Counsel Robert Hur, signaling that the criminal prob...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Gerag...
Oct 09, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 08, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to explain the White House’s response to Saturday's deadly attack in Israel. NBC News Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports the latest from the ground. Fmr. U.N. Ambassador and GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley exclusively joins to react to the conflict and ongoing dysfunction in Congress. Plus, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) discusses his decision to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from the speakership in an exclusive interview.
Oct 08, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 202...
Oct 06, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast The U.S. will resume deportation flights back to Venezuela in the next few days for migrants who have come to the country illegally after July 31, 2023, a senior Biden administration official tells NBC News. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) reacts to the White House's announcement and funding for a border wall. "We all together need to do more." Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) says he supports Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) bid to replace ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker of the House, ...
Oct 05, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), both formally announced Wednesday they will run for Speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted, sending letters to their colleagues asking for support. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) discusses why he is supporting Scalise for speaker, "If his doctors are in, if Jennifer – his wife — is in, I’m in." Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says he’d “certainly be willing” to force a shutdown if Ukraine aid is not in...
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