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Meet the Press NOW – May 6 May 06, 2026

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State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW after many Trump-endorsed candidates oust several Republican incumbents in the state Senate primary race. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki analyzes the election results and what they could mean for the midterms ahead. President Trump appears optimistic that a peace deal with Iran is within reach while also renewing his threat to bomb Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal.

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Meet the Press NOW — May 5 May 05, 2026

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The Trump administration insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect as the U.S. and Iran fight for control over the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki is at the big board as voters are voting in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. World Central Kitchen chef Aline Kamakian joins Meet the Press NOW from Lebanon as a new report from the United Nations warns more than 1.2 million people could face acute hunger.

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Meet the Press NOW — May 4 May 04, 2026

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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran fires missiles and drones at U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide commercial vessels through the waterway. Spirit Airlines shuts down leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The Supreme Court temporarily blocks a lower court ruling that limited the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3 — Acting AG Todd Blanche and Sen. Adam Schiff May 03, 2026

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Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) as the war with Iran passes the 60-day mark. Julia Ainsley, fmr. Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Amna Nawaz and Marc Short join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — May 1 May 01, 2026

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President Trump pens a letter to Congress arguing he does not have to go through Congress to continue the war with Iran. Trump speaks at his first public event since the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner as new details emerge about the incident. Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) discuss the problems facing rural communities and how they are working to find bipartisan solutions in a Common Ground conversation.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 30 Apr 30, 2026

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Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) discusses the mounting pressure President Trump faces to have the Iran War approved by Congress. Trump signs a bill to end the 75-day DHS shutdown. Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) suspends her campaign for Senate, clearing the way for progressive candidate Graham Platner to win the nomination.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 29 Apr 29, 2026

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Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are questioned by Congress over the Iran war. Former FBI Director James Comey makes his first court appearance after being charged over a social media post that the Justice Department says threatened President Trump. New details emerge about the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 28 Apr 28, 2026

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Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted by a federal grand jury over a photo he posted a photo on social media of seashells on a beach arranged to say “86 47” which the DOJ calls a threat against the president. King Charles addresses a joint meeting of Congress as he looks to ease tensions between the U.S. and UK over the Iran war. Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the Comey indictment and discuss his accountability commission to look into the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press NOW — April 27 Apr 27, 2026

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White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Tomas Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump as new details emerge about the incident and his motivations. Expert in extremism and polarization Cynthia Miller-Idriss talks about the rise in political violence. President Trump meets with top national security officials to discuss the future of the war with Iran after the latest negotiations were abruptly canceled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 26 — Acting AG Todd Blanche, Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Ro Khanna Apr 26, 2026

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Kristen Welker speaks with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after an armed man rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod and Melanie Zanona join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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