Meet the Press NOW — December 5

President Trump says he expects the next phase of talks with Iran will be “easier.” NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the elections in Georgia, Alabama and Washington, DC. The Interior Department says it’s working to remove algae in the Reflecting Pool after the Trump administration’s $14 million restoration project.

The Dow hits a new record high after President Trump announced the U.S. and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement. In a video statement on social media, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) says the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife for what he claims are political reasons. Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the latest NBC News poll.

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Monica Alba, Mike Dubke, Jonathan Martin and Steve Ricchetti join the roundtable.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the controversies surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who he calls a “bona fide dirtbag.” Details of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran begin to emerge as President Trump says that agreement could come as soon as this weekend. The FIFA World Cup is officially underway with the U.S. men’s national team set to take on Paraguay for their first game of the tournament.

NBC News Correspondents Gabe Gutierrez, Richard Engel and Courtney Kube report on President Trump saying a memorandum of understanding has been reached between the U.S. and Iran. Congress fails to approve short-term extension on surveillance law, setting up a lapse in funding for investigations into foreign intelligence. U.S. House candidate Micah Lasher (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his campaign and the crowded field running to represent parts of Manhattan.