Meet the Press NOW — February 10

President Donald Trump departs Turkey after an eventful NATO summit as the U.S. military launches new strikes against Iran. Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson (D) discusses the potential opportunity to replace embattled Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner (D-Maine) amid new sexual assault allegations.

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner (D) to exit the Maine senate race amid allegations of sexual assault he denies. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) tells Meet the Press NOW Platner should drop out over the “serious concerns”. Former Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Zelenskyy as the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates.

President Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Graham Platner says he’s considering “the best path forward” after denying an accusation of sexual assault reported in POLITICO. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the presidency as America celebrates 250 years.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III joins Kristen Welker for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America’s 250th anniversary to discuss the nation’s founding ideals, the power of history to unite Americans and why pursuing a more perfect union remains an unfinished project.

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Kristen Welker for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America’s 250th anniversary, reflecting on how the nation has overcome its darkest chapters and why history can offer hope in uncertain times.