Meet the Press NOW — May 23

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Monica Alba, Mike Dubke, Jonathan Martin and Steve Ricchetti join the roundtable.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the controversies surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who he calls a “bona fide dirtbag.” Details of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran begin to emerge as President Trump says that agreement could come as soon as this weekend. The FIFA World Cup is officially underway with the U.S. men’s national team set to take on Paraguay for their first game of the tournament.

NBC News Correspondents Gabe Gutierrez, Richard Engel and Courtney Kube report on President Trump saying a memorandum of understanding has been reached between the U.S. and Iran. Congress fails to approve short-term extension on surveillance law, setting up a lapse in funding for investigations into foreign intelligence. U.S. House candidate Micah Lasher (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his campaign and the crowded field running to represent parts of Manhattan.

President Trump vows the U.S. will hit Iran “hard” after accusing the country of downing an American helicopter. Steve Kornacki breaks down the latest primary results from across the country. House Oversight Committee member Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) shares what Bill Gates told Congress during his testimony regarding the Epstein files.

Voters head to the polls in key primary races, including in Maine where Graham Platner (D) is looking to secure the Democratic nomination for Senate despite recent scandals. President Trump accuses Iran of shooting down a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his campaign for secretary of state.