MTP NOW Nov. 18 — DOJ appoints special counsel for Trump investigations; Rep. Clyburn
18 November 2022 - 49 minsAttorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the Department of Justice’s criminal investigations into former President Trump. Former Congressman Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) reacts to former President Trump’s 2024 announcement and discusses alternative paths for the GOP. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses the Democratic transition to a new generation of Congressional leadership. Mass resignations hit Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover making the future of the social media platform unclear. Jake Sherman, Eugene Robinson and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
Series Episodes
Meet the Press NOW — August 4
Voters are casting their ballots in dozens of primary races across five states. Democratic candidates in Michigan’s seventh congressional district, William Lawrence and Matt Maasdam, join Meet the Press NOW ahead of tonight's consequential primary to make their final pitch to voters. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) discusses the key primary races across Michigan and what it will take for Democrats to unify ahead of November.
49 mins
4 August Finished
Meet the Press NOW — August 3
Voters are set to head to the polls across five states on Tuesday, including for a key Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat. State Sen. Cindy Holscher (D-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her campaign for governor. President Trump calls off the latest round of strikes on Iran but says he’s giving Tehran “every last chance before decapitation.”
49 mins
3 August Finished
Full panel: Govs. Kevin Stitt & Matt Meyer on keeping the American dream alive
Govs. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and Matt Meyer (D-Del.) join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on energy, the economy and keeping the American dream alive.
36 mins
2 August Finished
Full panel: Govs. Wes Moore & Kevin Stitt on dignity in politics
Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and UNITE CEO Tim Shriver join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on restoring civility and dignity in politics.
37 mins
2 August Finished
Full panel: Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox on education and technology
Govs. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Spencer Cox (R-Utah) join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on how states are navigating the impact of new technology on education.
30 mins
2 August Finished
Full panel: Govs. Josh Stein & Phil Scott on federalism and states’ rights
Govs. Josh Stein (D-N.C.) and Phil Scott (R-Vt.) join Kristen Welker for a Common Ground conversation on the balance of power between the states and the federal government.
22 mins
2 August Finished
