Meet the Press NOW – July 24

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.

Kristen Welker speaks with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III for a special edition of Meet the Press marking America's 250th anniversary.

President Trump prepares to deliver remarks at Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th birthday. Gov Wes. Moore (D-Md.) previews his speech on patriotism as Democrats aim to contrast President Trump's address. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) discusses the need for members of Congress to find "common ground” after leaving the Republican Party to become an independent earlier this year.

A weaker-than-expected jobs jobs report renews concerns of a summer slowdown, all while the Trump administration touts an optimistic outlook on his economic agenda ahead of November’s midterms. Nearly half of all Americans face extreme heat warnings as a record-breaking heat wave makes its way across the country. ICE ramps up arrests, more than tripling recent daily averages in what may become a “new normal.”