Meet the Press NOW — October 29

President Trump threatens U.S. action against Iran over its crack down on protests over the economy. Venezuelan President Maduro says he is open to negotiations with the U.S. even as President Trump continues his pressure campaign. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW with Congress set to return to Washington and health care subsidies already expired. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D-Wis.) discusses his gubernatorial campaign.

A special edition of Meet the Press NOW featuring bipartisan interviews with lawmakers bridging the partisan divide and working across the aisle on critical issues from health care to artificial intelligence as part of NBC News’ Finding Common Ground initiative.

The start of the New Year marks a critical deadline for millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring at midnight. House Democrats request a briefing from the Trump administration on the U.S. land strike on Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee releases a video and transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s deposition.

President Trump confirms the first known U.S. strike on Venezuela. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the significant escalation and discuss Congress's priorities when lawmakers return to Washington. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations of fraud in childcare centers in Minneapolis. Newly released data from the CDC shows surging flu infections across the country.

President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the Gaza ceasefire plan and concerns about a possible escalation with Iran. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the latest peace talks between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her run for the open seat in the Senate after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection.