Meet the Press NOW — March 1

Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) join Meet the Press as President Trump departs for the Middle East to sign a deal aimed at freeing hostages and ending the war in Gaza — while tensions rise at home amid an ongoing government shutdown.

President Donald Trump prepares to leave for the Middle East to implement his peace plan, while continuing to seek retribution against perceived enemies at home. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb discusses the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. NBC News reporter Bridget Bowman highlights the key 2025 elections to watch, with major implications for the midterms.

A federal grand jury indicts New York Attorney General Letitia James after President Trump called for the Justice Department to bring charges against her. After President Trump touts an Israel-Hamas peace deal that could pave the way for a ceasefire in Gaza, former Israeli Ambassador the U.S. Michael Oren and father of an American hostage Ruby Chen hope for an end to the war and release of the hostages.

Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) react to the continuing government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans hold firm to their party’s agenda. Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson weighs in on President Trump calling for the arrest of Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson following the deployment of federal forces to Illinois. Fmr. FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to two federal charges.

The Trump administration considers invoking the Insurrection Act amid its push to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities. One week into the government shutdown, President Trump weighs withholding backpay for federal workers who have been furloughed. Moshe Lavi, who’s brother-in-law remains in Hamas captivity, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ongoing peace talks between Israel and Hamas and his plea to bring Omri Miran home two years after the October 7th attack.