January 12 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Alex Padilla and Sen. James Lankford
12 January - 47 minsAs 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.
Series Episodes
Meet the Press NOW — February 10
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.
49 mins
10 February Finished
Meet the Moment: Amanda Gorman on book bans
Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation to talk about book bans and her presidential aspirations for 2036.
26 mins
10 February Finished
Feb. 9 – NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Andy Kim and Amanda Gorman
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.
47 mins
9 February Finished
Meet the Press NOW — February 7
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.
52 mins
7 February Finished
Meet the Press NOW – February 6
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.
49 mins
6 February Finished
Meet the Press NOW – February 5
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.
49 mins
5 February Finished
