Meet the Press NOW — February 28

The war with Iran hits the six-month mark. Democratic House candidate Chris Backemeyer discusses his campaign to unseat Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.). The Trump administration appeals an order blocking postal service regulation on mail-in ballots just 10 weeks before the midterm elections.

President Trump heads to Texas with less than 10 weeks until the midterms as his administration faces economic headwinds tied to his escalating trade war with Canada and his prolonged war with Iran. The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal continue to rise as authorities continue their desperate search for survivors. Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia discusses the uptick in measles cases across the country.

NBC News’ Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki analyzes how Trump-endorsed candidates performed in South Carolina and Oklahoma primary races. Meta agrees to settle a multi-state lawsuit over social media addiction. South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Annie Andrews discusses her campaign to beat Republican nominee Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.).

Iconic country music legend Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80. Canada’s Minister for U.S.-Canada Trade Dominic LeBlanc joins Meet the Press NOW after Ottawa announced retaliatory tariffs. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki preview the runoff elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma.

President Trump launches a multi-front economic war threatening secondary sanctions on countries that do business with Iran while also escalating the tariff war with Canada. The debate over data centers becomes a key issue in the midterms. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Jared Kushner meet in private to discuss potential areas of cooperation between Democrats and President Trump.