Meet the Press NOW — May 20

Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) discusses how President Donald Trump’s agenda bill will impact his constituents as GOP holdouts meet with the president at the White House. Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unfounded claims of white genocide in his country during another Oval Office confrontation. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki and Tom Winter analyze the latest in the New York City mayoral race as the DOJ opens an investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.).

President Trump holds high-stakes phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as he looks to broker a ceasefire. Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, citing concerns about the country's national debt. Former President Joe Biden is considering treatment options after announcing his cancer diagnosis. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Democratic opposition to the Trump tax bill.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, former Vice President Mike Pence says he advised President Trump against setting tariffs during his first term and now welcomes signs of a possible de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.

Former Vice President Mike Pence shares his views on the second Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to warnings from the world’s largest retailer about rising prices tied to President Trump’s tariffs. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) weighs in on new revelations about former President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 campaign.

The Supreme Court rules the Trump administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. Republican hardliners block President Trump’s tax bill in the House Budget Committee. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the future of the Democratic Party. The Trump administration investigates former FBI Director James Comey over a deleted social media post.