Meet the Press NOW — March 1

The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been arrested and is in custody. Criminologist Casey Jordan analyzes the suspect’s profile. President Trump says National Guard troops will be deployed to Memphis. Retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied commander, discusses the latest in Ukraine’s war with Russia as Trump downplays the Russian drone incursion in Poland.

Orem, Utah, Mayor David Young describes how his city is handling the ongoing investigation for the gunman who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) calls on his colleagues to “do better” in the wake of Kirk’s death.

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University, President Trump says. NBC's Tom Winter, Kelly O'Donnell, Melanie Zanona and two eye witnesses join Meet the Press NOW following the shooting.

The White House continues to grapple with the fallout of the newly released images from the so-called Epstein birthday book and the latest jobs revision. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democrats’ strategy ahead of the government funding battle. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) explains how Republicans will try to avoid a potential government shutdown and the latest redistricting efforts in Indiana. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki examines the latest polling regarding the New York City mayoral race.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee release a photo of the alleged message President Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein for a birthday book. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains the latest NBC News Decision Desk poll numbers that shows President Trump underwater. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss government funding and the ongoing redistricting efforts in Missouri.