September 8 — Sen. Raphael Warnock, Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. Bernie Sanders

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.

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a phone call after Israel and Iran trade strikes for the first time since April’s ceasefire. President Trump abruptly ends NBC's "Meet the Press" interview after being challenged on his California election fraud claims. Maine voters weigh Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s controversial past ahead of Tuesday’s closely watched primary.