MTP NOW Feb. 2 — Escalation in GOP culture war; Sec. Marcia Fudge; Rep. Kweisi Mfume

The Pentagon surges military assets into the Middle East as President Trump ramps up his threats towards Iran. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election in Georgia for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the election landscape heading into the midterms. British police arrest former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, after new revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

A growing number of Senate Republicans are supporting President Trump’s SAVE America Act that could overhaul voting in America. During a deposition with lawmakers, billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss their 2026 midterm strategy.

Iran and the U.S. ramp up military threats as diplomatic discussions are underway in Geneva to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program. National Urban League President Marc Morial remembers the life and legacy of civil rights icon and trailblazer in American politics Reverend Jesse Jackson who died at the age of 84. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the Texas Senate primary election as early voting kicks off.

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its third week. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what it will take to end the partial government shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi says in a letter to Congress that “all” of the Epstein files have been released.

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright during his historic visit to Venezuela to meet with the country's new interim President Delcy Rodríguez.