Meet the Press NOW – February 5

Vice President Vance postpones talks with Iran after Israel launches an assault on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian activist, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli activist, turn their personal grief into message of peace in an NBC News Common Ground conversation. Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth, which was designated as a federal holiday only five years ago.

President Trump defends the signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran despite scrutiny from Republican lawmakers. Ukraine launches its largest attack against Russia since the start of the conflict. The Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after five years of construction.

The White House releases new details from its agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) shares his concerns over national security as President Trump expresses his frustrations with Congress. The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady under the president’s new chair Kevin Warsh.

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.