Meet the Press NOW – January 16

President Trump visits Texas to survey the damage from deadly floods. President Trump doubles down on his tariff threat in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. NBC News National Security Reporter Gordon Lubold discusses President Trump teasing an announcement on Russia and a new weapons deal with NATO.

President Trump is struggling to make good on several key promises including ending the war in Ukraine and fulfilling his trade agenda. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) discusses how his state is recovering from the catastrophic flooding. A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

The death toll rises in Texas as local officials face intensifying questions about their response to the floods. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks with NBC News following his vote to pass President Trump’s tax and spending plan despite opposing its cuts to Medicaid. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) shares his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and his decision to not to seek re-election in the House.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provides an update on the flash flooding, as the death toll climbs and search and rescue operations continue. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), a former meteorologist, discusses the catastrophic flooding and his proposed investments in the National Weather Service. President Trump says the U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive weapons despite the Pentagon announcing a pause last week.