Trump joins Kristen Welker in her first show as moderator of Meet the Press – September 17

President Trump’s agenda faces pushback from some Republicans on Capitol Hill. Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) explains how partisan redistricting forced him to run against fellow incumbent Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) in his district. Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna reacts to President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments expressing an openness to end the Russia-Ukraine War.

President Trump admits he exchanged harsh words with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran War as Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Congress that the conflict is over. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki examines the results of multiple primary elections including the uncalled California governor’s race. Judges Esther Salas and John Jones III speak in a Common Ground conversation on the threats facing the judiciary in America.

President Trump names housing finance director Bill Pulte as the new acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews key primary races in New Jersey, California and Iowa. Steve Hilton (R-Calif.) discusses his campaign for governor. Connie Chan (D-Calif.) talks about her bid to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi after receiving the speaker emerita’s endorsement.

The Trump administration drops its “anti-weaponization” fund after it created an impasse among Republicans on Capitol Hill over immigration funding. Progressive congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti (D) joins Meet the Press NOW ahead of Tuesday’s California primary to discuss his policy differences with retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi whose seat he’s trying to fill. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) navigates another controversy over extramarital sexual messages.

Kristen Welker interviews former Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.). Leigh Ann Caldwell, Val Demings, Garrett Haake and Stephen Hayes join the roundtable.