Meet the Press NOW — December 5

ICE issues a nationwide order to pause most vehicle stops following two deadly shootings in less than a week. Senate candidate Dan Kleban (D-Maine) reacts to the shooting in Maine and discusses his campaign to replace Graham Platner. The Pentagon launches a new wave of strikes in Iran for the fourth consecutive days while it also reimposes its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.

Washington mourns the sudden death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) as Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) appoints Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out the term. President Trump says the U.S. is renewing a blockade on Iran and tolling other nations for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Federal officials are investigating a deadly ICE involved shooting in Maine.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dies at the age of 71, a day before his planned appearance on Meet the Press. Kristen Welker interviews President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) reacts to President Trump removing the remaining Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms. Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood (D) explains his decision to jump back into the race after Graham Platner suspended his campaign. Georgia State Rep. Steven Sainz (R) and West Virginia State Del. Kayla Young (D) join for a Common Ground conversation.

Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Maine Democratic Party's path forward after Graham Platner suspends his campaign after a sexual assault allegation. The U.S. and Iran exchange a new round of overnight strikes as concerns grow that the escalation could result in a full-scale military conflict.