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The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas enters a fifth day, and the U.S. renews calls for Israel to avoid further civilian displacement in Gaza. Sharone Lifschitz, whose mother was released by Hamas last month but whose father is still being held hostage inside Gaza, shares her family’s experiences as the war continues. Retired Adm. James Stavridis outlines what’s next for the war. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses the status of talks on Capitol Hill about foreign aid and border policies.

Hamas released 11 more hostages after an agreement to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire for two more days was reached. Jason Eaton pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder in the shooting of three students of Palestinian descent. Senate is back in session with foreign aid on the top of the to-do list. Republican primary candidates are packing their campaign schedules with just seven weeks until the Iowa caucuses. Congress is seeing record retirements as dysfunction reaches new levels in the Capitol. Retiring Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) discusses why he is stepping down next year. NBC News polling shows the president trailing behind former President Trump by just two points.

Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of the Washington Post's "Early 202," joins Kristen Welker to analyze President Biden's foreign policy challenges as he personally engaged himself in freeing hostages from Hamas but reckons with a war that is "completely dividing the Democratic Party."

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan provides an update on the Americans held hostage by Hamas. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, gives his assessment on the hostage releases and the status of congressional aid to Israel in its war with Hamas. Actor and advocate Selma Blair talks about her work on disability rights, following her 2018 diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Two people are dead after a vehicle crashed into the Rainbow Bridge checkpoint structure and exploded at the U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby discusses what lies ahead following a hostage release deal reached by Israel and Hamas. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. shares how Americans can honor Native American Heritage Month.

Israeli government officials weigh a potential ceasefire agreement in exchange for the release of hostages. IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential ceasefire agreement. Students at colleges and universities across the country protest against the Israel-Hamas war. Jim Dornan, Susan Page and Chuck Rocha join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Populist politician Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidential election and garners comparisons among American politicians to former President Donald Trump. Delegate Don Scott (D-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss making history as the Virginia House of Delegates’ first Black speaker-designee.

President Biden says he believes a deal to secure the release of some hostages in Gaza is near. Juanita Tolliver, Dan Merica and Matt Gorman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to break down the latest NBC News poll. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd discusses the latest episode of Meet the Press Reports on NIL regulations in college sports. Member of Ukrainian Parliament Kira Rudik explains the importance of continued U.S. aid.

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins Kristen Welker to report on congressional leaders' plans to pass Ukraine and Israel supplemental aid before Christmas, and analyzes a new series of bad numbers for President Biden in a new NBC News poll.

Following reports that Israeli and Hamas negotiators are closing in on a hostage release agreement, Dep. National Security Adv. Jon Finer discusses the potential for a U.S.-brokered deal. Steve Kornacki joins Kristen Welker at the big board with a new NBC News national poll. In exclusive interviews, GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie (R-N.J.) reacts to polling third in New Hampshire and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) talks partisanship in Congress. Helene Cooper, fmr. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.), fmr. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Ryan Nobles join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Israel claims it’s close to “dismantling” Hamas’ military system in northern Gaza. Former commander of U.S. Central Command and distinguished senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, retired General Joseph Votel discusses the Israel’s military campaign. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) discusses the Ethics Committee’s scathing report on Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.). Meridith McGraw, Navin Nayak and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the latest 2024 polls. NBC News Correspondent Zinhle Essamuah talks about her reporting on Meet the Press Reports about Black maternal health.

Israel’s military ramps up its siege inside Gaza’s largest hospital and the Biden administration navigates new political fallout over the worsening humanitarian crisis for Palestinians. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), one of several lawmakers inside the DNC’s headquarters during a pro-Palestine protest, recalls being evacuated by Capitol Police after the protest turned violent. Victor Cha, senior VP for Asia and Korea at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, recaps President Biden’s meeting with President Xi at the APEC summit and how strengthening communication between the leaders lowered the chance of China invading Taiwan.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) talks with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker about 2024, his legacy in the Senate and political polarization. Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler, international spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, says Israel has found “clear evidence” of Hamas operation out of Al-Shifa hospital. Bonny Lin, director of CSIS’ China Power Project, analyzes U.S.-China relations as President Biden meets President Xi Jinping.

Demonstrators gather in Washington, D.C. in support for Israel as the country’s war with Hamas enters its sixth week. The House of Representatives prepares to vote on a CR bill as a potential government shutdown looms. Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis seeks an emergency protective order to ban the release of witness videos in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case. Brendan Buck, Mo Elleithee and Julia Manchester join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss government funding legislation and aid for Israel and Ukraine.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as heavy bombardments and intense fighting near a large hospital complex continue. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) ended his presidential bid just days after being one of five candidates on stage at the GOP debate in Miami. Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled a two-tiered continuing resolution as a potential government shutdown looms ahead. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) discusses his trust in Speaker Johnson. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) talks growing opposition to Ukraine aid within the House Republican caucus. Donald Trump Jr. is back on the stand in the civil fraud case brought by the New York attorney general.

Jeh Johnson, former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, joins Kristen Welker to discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to Israel's ongoing war with Hamas, and gives his perspective on Pro-Palestine student protests in the U.S. as a trustee of Columbia University.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press to discuss Israel’s war on Hamas, humanitarian aid, and the return of the hostages taken during the October 7th attack. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discusses expectations for Democrats in 2024 and foreign aid, as the wars in Israel and Ukraine divide Congress. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel responds to states voting in favor of abortion initiatives and the future of the GOP. Carol Lee, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Secretary Blinken is urging for more to be done to protect civilians in Gaza. Senior adviser to PM Netanyahu Mark Regev discusses the state of the war. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down what a potential third-party presidential bid by Joe Manchin could mean for President Biden. Tia Mitchell, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the 2024 presidential race for Republicans and Democrats.

Israel agrees to daily four-hour pauses in Gaza. President Biden expresses he was “disappointed” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not agree to humanitarian pauses sooner, NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announces he will not run for re-election. Sahil Kapur, Danielle Pletka and Stephanie Schriock join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to recap the third GOP primary debate and the major Democrat wins in Ohio and Virginia’s midterm elections. Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) says he’ll support fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) in the 2024 presidential race.

Tom Llamas and Hallie Jackson anchor special coverage after the NBC News Republican Presidential Debate in Miami. They go one-on-one with the candidates and hear from Republican voters in key early states, with reporting from NBC News correspondents to help break down major takeaways from the debate.

Listen to the NBC News Republican Presidential debate — moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, joined by Hugh Hewitt — as five candidates face off on the debate stage: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.

Ahead of debate night, Meet the Press NOW broadcasts live from the spin room in Miami. Allies of the Republican candidates onstage join to preview the debate: James Uthmeier, presidential campaign manager for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.); former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), a campaign surrogate for former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.); Matt Gorman, a senior adviser for Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Tricia McLaughlin, a senior campaign adviser for Vivek Ramaswamy.

Republican presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage in Miami in the third Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News. The Israeli military is pushing further into Gaza as Israeli leaders and their allies are facing renewed questioning about the sustainability of the conflict. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) discusses his support for candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.). NBC News Political Analyst Fernand Amanda and former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) talk through key races in Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia and Mississippi on Election Day. Former Rep. Debbie Muscarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) discusses her race to unseat Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.)

Former President Donald Trump testifies in New York as part of a civil fraud trial. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down new polling that shows Trump leading President Joe Biden in five battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps a diplomatic trip to the Middle East calling for a “humanitarian pause” as the Israel Defense Forces push into northern Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s Election Day could serve as a bellwether for voters’ stance on abortion rights ahead of the 2024 election cycle, NBC News Correspondent Gary Grumbach reports. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. UNICEF Spokesman Ricardo Pires joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, joins Kristen Welker to preview Wednesday's GOP debate, and details the state of the race as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) receives a key endorsement but still confronts sagging poll numbers in early primary states.

In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Meet the Press to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and his potential visit to Israel amid intensifying tension in the Middle East. Steve Kornacki joins to highlight recent poll numbers showcasing potential GOP Iowa caucus-goers. NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns reports from Des Moines, Iowa with new information on the 2024 race. Julio Vaqueiro, Amy Walter, Sara Fagen and Cornell Belcher join the Meet the Press roundtable.

President Biden delivers remarks in Lewiston, Maine following the mass shooting that left 18 people dead. President & CEO of Oxfam America describes the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Susan Page, Juanita Tolliver and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. NBC News campaign embed Sarah Dean reports on Kathryn Burgum, wife of presidential candidate Doug Burgum, about her role in the campaign and her message on addiction and mental health.

IDF says it’s closing in on Gaza City as explosions and flares can be seen over the Israel-Gaza border. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel explains what comes next as Israel’s ground offensive continues. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) expresses frustration with House Republicans as they look to pass an Israel aid package strongly opposed by Democrats. Daniella Diaz, Svante Myrick and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Senator Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) “national security suicide mission.”

A group of foreign nationals and injured civilians became the first to make it out of the Gaza Strip since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. Israel Defense Forces Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus defends the country’s latest strike on the Jabalia refugee camp. Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former president, takes the stand to answer questions about The Trump Organization’s financial statements.

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns the Hamas attack in Israel could inspire attacks on the U.S. by terrorist and violent extremist groups. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down the races to watch on Election Day 2023. Alex Seitz-Wald, NBC News senior digital politics reporter, explains how the Muslim-American voters in swing states are threatening to vote against President Biden. Steve Taravella, senior spokesperson for the U.N. World Food Program, discusses the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The assault on Gaza intensifies as security concerns escalate domestically and abroad. Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy discusses the latest hostage video released by Hamas and Israel’s goal in this stage of its ground offensive. Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, looks ahead to the Iowa Caucuses and former President Trump’s commanding lead among likely Republican Iowa caucusgoers. Newly-elected House speaker Mike Johnson begins his first full week on the job. After six weeks of strikes, the UAW union reached tentative agreements with all three major auto manufacturers.

The House of Representatives, without a leader for more than 20 days, finally elected a speaker in Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.). Stephen Hayes, CEO and editor of The Dispatch, joins Kristen Welker to detail the challenges facing the newly minted speaker, from avoiding a shutdown, to passing aid to Israel and Ukraine, and even corralling an increasingly unruly conference.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), a 2024 presidential candidate, joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss red flag laws and the Second Amendment amid Maine’s recent mass shooting which killed 18 people. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) exclusively joins to discuss calls for a ceasefire resolution after concerns of growing civilian casualties in Gaza. Plus, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) reacts to the current state of the Republican Party and shares his perspective on the upcoming 2024 election through his book “Be Useful.”

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) jumps into the 2024 race, launching a primary challenge against President Biden telling Kristen he is “running for the future.” Israel announces it will expand its ground operations into Gaza. The manhunt continues for the Maine suspected shooter. Jeff Mason, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Matt Continetti join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

State Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D-Lewiston) says the streets are "eerily quiet" in Lewiston, Maine after a mass shooter leaves at least 18 dead. Twelve more aid trucks enter Gaza Thursday as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the Israel-Hamas war. Ayelet Sella, the family member of two hostages released by Hamas, confirms more family members are missing and dead. The White House responds to the latest mass shooting in the U.S.

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is sworn in as speaker of the House. Human rights groups see a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Former CIA Director David Petraeus discusses the state of war in Israel amid a looming ground invasion.

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) drops out of the race for speaker hours after being nominated for the position by House Republicans. Permanent Observer to the UN for the International Committee of the Red Cross Laetitia Courtois joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President Joe Biden faces criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war from some Muslim and Arab Americans in Michigan. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) joins to talk about how Biden should address the criticism.

Hamas releases two more hostages as the White House advises Israel to delay ground invasion into the Gaza Strip. Iranian-back proxies ramp up attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces Jonathan Conricus discusses the looming ground invasion and a potential cease-fire. Nine Republicans are vying to be the next speaker of the House. Representative Steve Womack (R-Ark.) explains what’s next for his party as the House remains paralyzed.

Amna Nawaz, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, joins Kristen Welker after returning from Israel and details the difficulties of covering a conflict where foreign reporters are not allowed into Gaza.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to discuss U.S. involvement in the Israel and Gaza war as Hamas releases hostages and a ground invasion appears imminent. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) exclusively joins to discuss House chaos as leaders scramble to elect a new speaker after he was ousted from the top job. Plus, Former Vice President and GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence reacts to ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro’s guilty pleas in the Georgia election interference case.

Sec. of State Antony Blinken holds a briefing following the release of two American hostages held by Hamas. Former NBC News Correspondent Martin Fletcher, who is related to the released hostages, discusses how his family is coping and what this may signal for other hostages. Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Maj. Doron Spielman (Res.) says the country’s preparations for a ground invasion “has not changed.” White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk reveals that President Biden spoke to the family of hostages Natalie and Judith Raanan.

President Joe Biden prepares to deliver a prime time Oval Office address Thursday to appeal directly to the American people, to support Israel and Ukraine. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) describes receiving death threats over not voting for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as speaker and the “painful” meetings amongst House Republicans. Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses what Democrats are doing to help the House open again. The Pentagon confirms the USS Carney shot down missiles and drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube reports.

Biden delivers “extremely rare” Air Force One remarks after leaving Israel amid flaring tensions in the Middle East. IDF Spokesperson Maj. Doron Spielman discusses the military’s plans after the Gaza hospital blast. Rep. Nick Lalota (R-N.Y.), who has not supported Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for speaker, lays out what he is looking for in a candidate.

The House of Representatives remains without a speaker after House Republicans once again tried and failed to rally behind their nominee. President Biden’s visit to Israel and Jordan comes amid an apparent deadly strike on a hospital in north Gaza. Former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) discusses the pressure mounting on lawmakers to elect a speaker in order to return to the business of the House. This includes passing additional aid for Israel and Ukraine amid two wars and a looming deadline just one month away to avoid a government shutdown.

An Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip is imminent as Gazan civilians wait at the Rafah border to try to evacuate into Egypt. Fmr. Amb. Mark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about Israel’s strategic objectives in their war with Hamas. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing negotiations to select a new speaker of the House. Belgian authorities investigate Brussels shooting as potential terror attack.

NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell joins Kristen Welker to analyze the war unfolding in the Middle East, as Israel prepares for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza, and some global analysts see hints of a potential multi-front war to come.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Meet the Press to provide the latest updates on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Hamas war. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from the Israel-Gaza border. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) exclusively talks about his call for Israel to “level” Gaza. Plus, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discusses the GOP leadership crisis in the House.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) narrowly wins the Republican nomination for House speaker after Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) dropped his bid for the leadership role. Israeli forces appear to begin entering Gaza as Israel continues to amass its military in preparation for a ground invasion. A family member of two missing Americans in Israel details their meeting with President Biden.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) says it’s been a “frustrating” week for House Republicans as they try to elect a new speaker and responds to former President Trump calling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah “smart.” Israeli Defense Forces Spokesperson Major Ben Walhaus doesn’t rule out a ground invasion, saying the IDF will “do what’s needed” to stop Hamas’ attacks. Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) explains how difficult it’ll be to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Gaza.

Israeli forces are laying the groundwork for a potential ground invasion of Gaza, while warning that violence will likely intensify in the coming days. Eliav Benjamin, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of Israel, discusses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s vow to “wipe out” Hamas and the next steps in the conflict. President Biden delivers remarks reiterating the United States' commitment to Israel. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) talks about linking aid for Israel to Ukraine and Taiwan.

Speaking from the White House, President Biden confirms that Americans are among those currently being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. The president reiterates that Israel will have unequivocal U.S. support as it responds to ongoing attacks by Hamas forces. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren discusses the effect of the war on the Israeli psyche. President Biden participated in a voluntary interview Sunday and Monday with Special Counsel Robert Hur, signaling that the criminal probe could be coming to an end.

Israel orders a “full seige” of Gaza ahead of a potential ground operation. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss American foreign policy as war breaks out in Israel and the House of Representatives remains without a speaker. Amb. Dennis Ross talks about the historical context of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. Adm. John Kirby discusses potential Iranian involvement in the Hamas attacks and outlines the Biden administration’s efforts to recover American hostages. Jim Geraghty, Susan Page and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Peggy Noonan, opinion columnist for the Wall Street Journal, joins Kristen Welker to discuss Israel's war with Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the chaos of a speaker-less and paralyzed House of Representatives leaves the U.S. unable to respond with foreign aid.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Meet the Press to explain the White House’s response to Saturday's deadly attack in Israel. NBC News Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports the latest from the ground. Fmr. U.N. Ambassador and GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley exclusively joins to react to the conflict and ongoing dysfunction in Congress. Plus, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) discusses his decision to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from the speakership in an exclusive interview.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), one of eight House Republicans who voted to vacate Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House speaker, discusses what’s next for the party as it chooses a new leader. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker speaks with swing voters in battleground state Pennsylvania about their views and frustrations about the current political climate. Marina Jenkins talks about what Alabama’s new congressional map means for Black residents and the implications it could have on the 2024 election.

The U.S. will resume deportation flights back to Venezuela in the next few days for migrants who have come to the country illegally after July 31, 2023, a senior Biden administration official tells NBC News. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) reacts to the White House's announcement and funding for a border wall. "We all together need to do more." Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) says he supports Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) bid to replace ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker of the House, adding that the House “must look forward” as it gets back on track.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), both formally announced Wednesday they will run for Speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted, sending letters to their colleagues asking for support. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) discusses why he is supporting Scalise for speaker, "If his doctors are in, if Jennifer – his wife — is in, I’m in." Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says he’d “certainly be willing” to force a shutdown if Ukraine aid is not included in the government funding bill.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is ousted after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) brought a motion to vacate McCarthy from his leadership position. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) give an inside perspective on developments from the House floor.

Donald Trump appears in court for the first day of the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ $250 million fraud case against the former president. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) discusses government funding talks as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces calls to be ousted from the speakership. ESPN writer Katie Barnes talks about their new book tackling transgender rights in sports.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is remembered by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) talks about the state of funding negotiations over a government budget deadline. One of former President Trump’s co-defendants in the Fulton County election case agrees to a plea deal.

House Republicans hold their first impeachment hearing into President Biden as a government shutdown looms. Senator Menendez speaks with fellow Democratic lawmakers in a closed-door lunch as calls for his resignation continue. Cornell Belcher, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

After the second GOP presidential debate, Kristen Welker speaks with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Campaign Manager James Uthmeier, Sen. Tim Scott’s Campaign Adviser Matt Gorman and former South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson. NBC News Correspondents Steve Patterson and Shaq Brewster speak with voters in California and Wisconsin. Vaughn Hillyard reports on former President Trump’s speech to autoworkers in Michigan. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hallie Jackson, Lanhee Chen and Hugh Hewitt discuss the evening’s events at the roundtable.

Former President Donald Trump is set to deliver prime-time remarks at a manufacturing plant Wednesday night as his primary opponents participate in their second presidential debate. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) shares the impact a government shutdown would have on her district. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) discusses the SAFE Banking Act, a landmark marijuana financing bill the Senate advanced on Wednesday.

President Biden visits a UAW picket line in his battle for the working class. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is planning for procedural votes on four spending bills tonight. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) discusses the likelihood of any of them having enough votes to pass. 18 of Senator Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) fellow Senate Democrats are calling on him to resign. A Capitol rioter was sentenced to serve just over four years in federal prison. 13,000 ethnic Armenians have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan after warnings of ethnic cleansing in the region.

A potential government shutdown looms as House Republicans hit the negotiating table. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) says he will not resign after being indicted on bribery charges. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Doug Heye and Dan Merica join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the latest NBC News national poll. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the migrant crisis affecting his home state.

NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander joins Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker to analyze a brand new NBC News national poll, which shows President Biden in a dead heat with former President Trump in a potential 2024 matchup and the highest disapproval rating of his presidency.

Steve Kornacki joins Kristen Welker to highlight numbers from the latest NBC News national poll. In an exclusive interview, GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie (R-N.J.) reacts to the poll, which shows him trailing former President Trump by over 50 points among Republican primary voters. Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss voters’ concerns about President Biden. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg addresses the looming government shutdown and Biden’s handling of the UAW strike.

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is indicted on felony bribery charges. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) says he trusts the legal system and discusses the looming government shutdown. President Biden will visit striking autoworkers in Michigan. The Biden administration assures President Zelenskyy that the U.S. will provide ATACMS to Ukraine. Susan Page, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Biden at the White House after a series of meetings with Congress to ask for more assistance for Ukraine’s war against Russia. National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby discusses the outlook of the war in Ukraine and Biden’s meeting with Israeli leader Netanyahu. Deflated House Republicans leave for the weekend without a solution to avoid a government shutdown. NBC News Correspondent Dasha Burns sits down with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ahead of the second RNC debate.

With 11 days to go until the September 30th funding deadline, the House is arguably further away from a spending agreement than it was at the beginning of the week. House Republicans on the Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland for more than five hours. Iowa voters react to Trump calling Florida’s six-week abortion ban a “terrible thing.” The Dow closed down slightly as markets reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to not raise interest rates this month.

President Biden tries to rally world leaders around Ukraine during his United Nations General Assembly speech. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) discusses the fight over government spending among House Republicans. Striking auto workers set a new deadline for negotiations with the big three automakers. The five Americans released from Iran after being wrongly imprisoned are back on U.S. soil.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) tells reporters he’ll take a short-term spending bill to the floor, whether he has the votes or not. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) discuss negotiations over the bill as a potential shutdown looms. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins to talk about former President Donald Trump’s stance on abortion. Molly Ball, Svante Myrick and Garrett Ventry join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, joins Kristen Welker to analyze her interview with former President Trump — from his continued false statements surrounding the integrity of the 2020 election, to his surprise statement that he'd considered pardoning himself after January 6.

Kristen Welker makes her debut as Meet the Press moderator. In a wide-ranging interview, former President Donald Trump discusses the criminal charges against him, whether he would pardon himself, his account of January 6, House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Biden, his position on abortion and foreign policy. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and NBC News Washington Managing Editor Carol Lee join the Meet the Press roundtable.

As the UAW union goes on a historic strike, President Biden finds himself walking a fine line between supporting the movement and limiting its impact on the economy. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) react to the latest on the picket lines. New MTP moderator Kristen Welker shares more from her exclusive interview with former President Donald Trump. Jorge Zamanillo, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, discusses the dispute over the museum’s contents.

Hunter Biden is indicted on three gun-related charges. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) discusses tensions within the Republican Party amid a government funding fight and threats to Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) speakership. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) talks about disaster relief and Ukraine aid funding as House Republicans struggle to get votes to avoid a government shutdown.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment announcement isn’t swaying far-right Republicans leaving a government shutdown still on the table. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby discusses North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting in Russia and the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses Wednesday’s closed-door Senate forum with tech giants including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman on artificial intelligence.

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) discusses House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) decision to open an impeachment inquiry. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Iranian President Raisi says a prisoner swap should be finalized “in due time.” The Justice Department indicted five police officers for alleged federal rights violations in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. Google is facing off with the DOJ in the first anti-trust trial against a tech company in more than two decades.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) joins for an interview as Democrats prepare for an active defense of President Joe Biden against a potential impeachment inquiry. Russian Prime Minister Putin invites North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un to Russia. Former President Trump attacks President Biden while Biden marks the anniversary of 9/11 with U.S. troops in Alaska. The FDA approves new COVID vaccines as students return to the classroom.

After nine years and more than 430 broadcasts, Chuck Todd has his final show as Meet the Press moderator and passes the baton to Kristen Welker. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joins for an exclusive interview amid concerns about Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) health. Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) exclusively joins and puts any speculation about a 2024 presidential bid to rest.

Chuck Todd moderates his final show as moderator of Meet the Press NOW. J. Tom Morgan says the Georgia Grand Jury report “should not have been released.” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) addresses his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. New York City struggles to accommodate an influx of migrants. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm worries about the next pandemic, as public trust in institutions fall after Covid. Susan Page, Cornell Belcher and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

As Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive has struggled to make major gains, there are new signs public support for more U.S. aid is waning. A jury finds Trump adviser Peter Navarro guilty of contempt of Congress. Former ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says making Ukraine a U.S. political issue isn’t in “either party’s interest.” Former Mexico Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda says Republican Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) sending forces into Mexico would create a “major crisis.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) spoke to reporters for the first time since freezing at an event in Kentucky last week vowing to finish his term as leader and in the Senate. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) discusses the viability of Republican calls for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Darryl Cohen and NBC News Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake discuss the first hearing in the Georgia election case. Special Counsel David Weiss to seek indictment of Hunter Biden by September 29. The filing was made in the criminal action tied to a pretrial agreement with the government over the possession of a gun while someone is using narcotics.

Party leaders are mired in legal trouble and questions about their fitness for office. A federal judge is sentencing the former chair of the Proud Boys for his role in the January 6th insurrection. The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway in Austin, Texas. Voters in Utah and Rhode Island are at the ballot box for special House primary elections.

Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) discusses former President Donald Trump, the Republican primary field and growing discussions for a third-party candidate. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo joins to recap her trip to Beijing and says the U.S. will “absolutely” not sell advanced semiconductors chips to China. Franklin Foer, author of “The Last Politician,” shares an inside look into the Biden administration. Sara Fagen, fmr. DHS Sec. Jeh Johnson, Andrea Mitchell and Jake Sherman join the Meet the Press roundtable.

As Fall approaches, Washington braces for a busy season that could include a government shutdown, an impeachment inquiry and a televised criminal trial tied to former President Trump — all amid an active presidential campaign. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) says he intends to “prove” his skeptics wrong and make the second Republican presidential debate stage. The Biden administration takes a new approach to close a gun show loophole.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appeared to freeze in public for the second time in recent months during an event in Kentucky, again raising questions about his — and other aging politicians’ — capacity to hold office. Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate addresses disaster prevention efforts following Hurricane Idalia. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and retired Adm. James Stavridis discusses Ukraine’s recent breakthroughs in its war with Russia.

Hurricane Idalia makes its way across Georgia and South Carolina after slamming into Florida as a Category 3 storm at landfall. Rob Herrin, public information officer for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, discusses the impact on Tampa, which avoided a direct hit but still faced widespread flooding and storm surge. Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says “now ... we are having 100-year storm events on a regular basis.” Jeff Williams, mayor of Horseshoe Beach, Fla talks about the damage his town has sustained. Plus, the roundtable discusses Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appearing to freeze again at a Kentucky event.

The White House appears to be searching for a prescription to the president’s deep unpopularity. Floridians up and down the state’s west coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. Former U.S. Attorney Carol Lam discusses how 2024 could play out for former President Trump in the courtroom. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) talks about the committee’s roundtable with gold star families of the Abbey Gate attack. An Ohio reproductive rights group filed a lawsuit against the state’s ballot board.

The judge in former President Donald Trump's Washington, D.C. case sets the trial date for one day before Super Tuesday. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about his community's response following a deadly racially motivated shooting. Brendan Buck, Camila DeChalus and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) discusses American relations with China and the 2024 presidential election.

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Meet the Press to address his views on the 2020 election and why he is challenging former President Donald Trump. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) discusses the role of third parties and President Joe Biden’s re-election. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.), Markos Moulitsas, fmr. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Former President Trump’s arraignment in the 2020 Georgia election probe caps a busy week in the 2024 GOP race .Former Georgia District Attorney J. Tom Morgan discusses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ case against Trump and 18 co-defendants. Jon Ralston explains Nevada’s confusing GOP presidential nominating process. Deepa Shivaram, Joe Crowley and Charlie Dent join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Former President Donald Trump prepares to surrender to authorities in Georgia after emerging from last night's GOP president debate relatively unscathed. Darryl Cohen, a criminal defense attorney and former assistant district attorney in Fulton County discusses District Attorney Fani Willis’ request to begin the trial of Trump and his 18 co-defendants in October 2023. Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, analyzes the former vice president’s debate performance on Wednesday night.

After the first Republican presidential debate, Chuck Todd speaks with DeSantis Deputy Campaign Manager David Polyansky and Jason Miller, senior Trump adviser. Shaq Brewster speaks with voters in suburban Waukesha, Wisconsin. Vaughn Hillyard reports on the former president’s counter programming with Tucker Carlson. Amy Walter, publisher of the Cook Political Report, Lanhee Chen, former Mitt Romney adviser, and Danielle Pletka, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, join the roundtable.

All eyes are on Milwaukee as GOP candidates prepare to meet for the first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election. Ron DeSantis surrogate Ken Cuccinelli and Nikki Haley surrogate Katon Dawson break down their candidates’ strategies. Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on a plane that crashed in Russia. Former Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell surrender in Georgia over 2020 election case.

Results from a new poll of Iowa Republican voters shows former President Donald Trump retains the lead among GOP candidates, but is the first choice candidate for less than half of those polled. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Republican presidential primaries ahead of the field's first debate. President Joe Biden travels to Hawaii as 850 people remain missing after Maui's deadly wildfire. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman discusses Maui's wildfire recovery process. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ameshia Cross and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.), who is running for president, joins Meet the Press ahead of the first RNC debate. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) joins for an exclusive interview after members of his own party call for him to challenge President Biden. Former DeKalb County District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming, fmr. Senior FBI official Chuck Rosenberg and former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. join to discuss former President Trump’s legal troubles.

The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to deepen mutual security ties at a Camp David summit. Trump reportedly will skip the first GOP debate. Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) says it’s “completely disrespectful” for GOP candidates who qualify for the first debate to not show up. Maui's top emergency management official resigned amid questions surrounding his office's response to the island’s devastating wildfires. The Cherokee Nation’s principal chief talks about his new term in office.

A new poll shows 86% of Americans are “very” or “somewhat” worried about the system of U.S. democracy being able to function. NBC News Correspondent Ryan Nobles speaks with Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) in Montana about his re-election campaign as the GOP fights hard to take back the Senate. Miami Mayor and 2024 presidential candidate Francis Suarez discusses his campaign ahead of the first GOP presidential debate.