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.
Jan 07, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jan 06, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 th...
Jan 05, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 03, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bourbon Street reopens with new security barriers in place after an attacker plowed his truck into a crowd of people. The FBI takes the lead in the investigation after a vehicle exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. New Orleans City Council member Eugene Green discusses questions surrounding the city’s security measures. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill gives an update into the truck attack investigation. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership status is in jeopardy ...
Jan 02, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker looks back at her Meet the Moment interviews with Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps, Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges, athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, JJ Velazquez and journalist Dan Slepian, and NBC’s Savannah Guthrie.
Dec 29, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Trump prepares his plans for his first day back in office. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Mike Johnson's speakership and the new year on Capitol Hill. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi.
Dec 24, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 23, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 22, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 20, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 19, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 18, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 17, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 17, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joins Meet the Press to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and their likelihood of getting confirmed. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders talks to Kristen Welker about President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son and potential preemptive pardons for members of the Jan. 6 committee. Debra Tice discusses her son and American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria more than a decade ago. Amna Nawaz, Ryan Nobles, Ashley Etienne and Peggy Noonan join the Me...
Dec 15, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 13, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 12, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 11, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 11, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 09, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview on Meet the Press.
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for his first broadcast interview since winning the election.
Dec 08, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 06, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Poroshenk...
Dec 05, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 04, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 03, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 02, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins Meet the Press following the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty (Tenn.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) reacts to the bomb threats targeting Connecticut’s congressional delegation. Jonathan Allen, Matt Gorman, Sahil Kapur and Kimberly Atkins Stohr join the Meet the Press roundtable. Jacob...
Dec 01, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum give conflicting readouts from their call about tariffs and the U.S. southern border. Australia imposes a sweeping social media ban for children under the age of 16. After the Fire USA CEO Jennifer Gray Thompson joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the importance of federal disaster tax relief legislation that remains stalled in the Senate.
Nov 29, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire deal. Former Trump economic adviser Everett Eissenstat joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the president-elect’s promise to implement tariffs on major trade partners. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) reacts to Jack Smith dropping his cases against President-elect Trump and how Democrats will govern while in the minority in the next Congress.
Nov 26, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast