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Meet the Press NOW — April 14 Apr 14, 2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct accusations. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the resignations and her assessment of the Democratic party heading into the midterms. The U.S. and Iran eye a second round of peace talks as early as this week, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts talks between Israel and Lebanon. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the upcoming special election in New Jersey.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 13 Apr 13, 2026

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The U.S. begins a blockade of Iranian ports after peace negotiations between the United States and Iran result in no deal to end the war. Pope Leo XIV says he has “no fear” speaking out against the Trump administration even as President Trump escalates his criticisms of the pontiff. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) drops out of the gubernatorial election after multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full interview: Cuban president says ‘if we need to die, we’ll die’ to prevent U.S. invasion Apr 12, 2026

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In his first-ever interview on American television, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Meet the Press that Cuba would fight back against any potential U.S. military action, saying Cuban leadership is prepared to “give our lives for the revolution.”

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April 12 — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Rep. Byron Donalds and Rep. Pramila Jayapal Apr 12, 2026

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Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) as Cuba faces pressure from the Trump administration for a change in leadership. Matt Gorman, Amna Nawaz, Steve Ricchetti and Julio Vaqueiro 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 — April 10 Apr 10, 2026

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Pakistan's ambassador to the U.S. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh joins Meet the Press NOW as Vice President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz walks through the return of NASA's Artemis II mission to Earth. NBC News senior reporter Jane Timm reports on President Trump's involvement in an Indiana Republican state Senate primary.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 9 Apr 09, 2026

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Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses Israel’s strikes on Lebanon. World Central Kitchen Chef Aline Kamakian explains how she is feeding civilians on the ground of a war zone in Beirut. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells Kristen Welker in an exclusive interview that he is not willing to step down even if the U.S. demands it. A Democratic focus group describe the party as “weak” and “floundering” ahead of the midterms.

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Meet the Press NOW – April 8 Apr 08, 2026

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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed after accusing the U.S. and Israel of violating the ceasefire deal. Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest results from the special congressional election in Georgia to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R) seat. NBC News Senior National Politics reporter Jonathan Allen talks about the divide within MAGA over the war with Iran.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 7 Apr 07, 2026

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President Trump's warns “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran meets his deadline to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the elections in Wisconsin and Georgia as voters head to the polls. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Mel Zanona speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) about a primary challenge from Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), who has President Trump's endorsement.

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Meet the Press NOW — April 6 Apr 06, 2026

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President Trump ramps up his threats to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure ahead of his Tuesday evening deadline. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and retired Colonel Steve Warren join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the rescue operation of two airmen who ejected from a downed F-15 deep inside Iran. The astronauts on Artemis II fly by the moon. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses the NATO chief's upcoming White House visit as the president continues to lash out against allies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 5 — Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Mike Lawler and Rep. Ro Khanna Apr 05, 2026

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Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after the U.S. rescued both airmen from the F-15 fighter jet shot down by Iran. Susan Glasser, Jeh Johnson 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.

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