May 18 — Mike Pence, Sec. Scott Bessent and Sen. Chris Murphy

The Supreme Court rules the Trump administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. Republican hardliners block President Trump’s tax bill in the House Budget Committee. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the future of the Democratic Party. The Trump administration investigates former FBI Director James Comey over a deleted social media post.

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran are “close” to reaching a nuclear deal. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s executive order eliminating birthright citizenship. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the status of the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks as Putin skips negotiations in Turkey.

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW as President Donald Trump defends his decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) weighs in on an effort to force an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump in the GOP-led House. Susan Page, Michael LaRosa and Matt Gorman discuss new details about former President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 campaign.

President Trump kicks off his first major foreign trip as he looks to strengthen ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW as House lawmakers hold pivotal meetings on how to advance a bill to fund President Trump’s agenda. The United States Court of International Trade hears arguments in a case that could decide the fate of President Trump’s tariffs.

Stock markets rally after the White House announces a temporary reduction to tariffs on Chinese goods. Qatar offering a jet to the Trump administration raises questions about conflicts of interest and security concerns. Former Special Envoy to the Middle East Dennis Ross discusses the state of affairs in the region ahead of President Trump’s first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia. President Trump signs an executive order aiming to cut U.S. drug prices by at least 50 percent.