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President Trump campaigns in battleground Pennsylvania as voters head to the polls in New York, Maryland, South Carolina and Utah for some key primaries. The U.S. and Iran offer conflicting statements about IAEA inspections of Tehran’s nuclear facilities. Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte begins mass firings at the top intelligence agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President JD Vance projects optimism after the U.S. and Iran agree to a roadmap to ending the war in 60 days. Five people were arrested for alleged vandalism in connection with the newly renovated Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation, bowing to pressure from within his party to step down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garrett Haake interviews Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Sara Fagen, Susan Glasser, Nia-Malika Henderson and Jeh Johnson join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Vance postpones talks with Iran after Israel launches an assault on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian activist, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli activist, turn their personal grief into message of peace in an NBC News Common Ground conversation. Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth, which was designated as a federal holiday only five years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump defends the signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran despite scrutiny from Republican lawmakers. Ukraine launches its largest attack against Russia since the start of the conflict. The Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after five years of construction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House releases new details from its agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) shares his concerns over national security as President Trump expresses his frustrations with Congress. The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady under the president’s new chair Kevin Warsh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump says he expects the next phase of talks with Iran will be “easier.” NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the elections in Georgia, Alabama and Washington, DC. The Interior Department says it’s working to remove algae in the Reflecting Pool after the Trump administration’s $14 million restoration project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dow hits a new record high after President Trump announced the U.S. and Iran have signed a preliminary agreement. In a video statement on social media, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) says the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife for what he claims are political reasons. Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the latest NBC News poll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Monica Alba, Mike Dubke, Jonathan Martin and Steve Ricchetti join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker sits down exclusively with President Donald Trump to talk about the economy, the war with Iran and the path to peace. Ashley Etienne, Marc Short and Carol Lee join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republican lawmakers grapple with how to push back against Trump’s priorities as the president visits Wisconsin. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW as House Democrats rebuke Trump’s foreign policy agenda on Ukraine and Iran. NBC News reporter Jared Perlo discusses Trump’s new executive order on AI as Anthropic warns the industry should “pause” its rapid development of AI models.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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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The midterm elections heat up as a Trump White House official hits Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico with personal attacks. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest negotiations with Iran, the recent escalation in the war with Ukraine and the future of the Democratic Party. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appears on Capitol Hill for a closed-door interview about her handling of the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) discusses the fallout from the 2024 DNC autopsy and her decision to run in a majority-minority district. The United States and Iran accuse one another of violating the ceasefire deal as they exchange military strikes. Former first lady Jill Biden reveals that she thought her husband was "having a stroke” during the 2024 presidential debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Voters head to the polls in Texas for the state’s primary runoff elections in another test of President Trump’s endorsement power. Dan Osborn joins Meet the Press NOW to explain why he’s running for Nebraska’s Senate seat as an independent. Dr. Craig Spencer, who contracted Ebola while treating patients in West Africa in 2014, discusses the response to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump offers conflicting messages on the status of peace talks with Iran after saying a deal was “largely negotiated.” NBC News correspondents discuss the latest diplomatic and economic developments. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona sits down with three members of Congress, including two Vietnam War veterans, who participated in the annual washing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall ahead of Memorial Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, sits down for a Meet the Moment conversation about her work advocating for mothers in the workforce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker has exclusive interviews with Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) as President Trump says a deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” with final terms still being worked out. Former Sec. Jeh Johnson, Andrea Mitchell, Marc Short and Amy Walter join the roundtable. Girls who Code Founder Reshma Saujani joins for a Meet the Moment conversation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tulsi Gabbard announces she is resigning as director of national intelligence, the latest White House shakeup, as parts of President Trump’s agenda continues to face pushback from members of his own party. The Trump administration announces green card applicants seeking permanent residency in the U.S. must do so from their home country. Denise Powell (D-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW as she looks to flip the seat held by retiring Rep. Don Bacon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to break down primary election results and what the latest races reveal about President Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb (D) discusses his victory in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. The Department of Justice indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the fatal 1996 shooting of civilian planes. GUID: now_mtp_netcast_260520 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voters are casting their ballots in key primaries across six states as President Trump announces he is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate runoff. Kentucky Senate candidates Daniel Cameron (R), Charles Booker (D) and Amy McGrath (D) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. The Department of Justice sets up a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after President Trump drops his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Police respond to a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. President Trump strengthens his grip over the Republican Party after Trump-backed Rep. Julie Letlow defeats incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana Senate primary. President Trump calls off strikes on Iran that were scheduled for Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker interviews Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) as President Trump returns to Washington after his summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Former FBI Director James Comey joins exclusively as he faces a second indictment from the Trump administration. Lanhee Chen, Adrienne Elrod and Ryan Nobles 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.

We’re back with another episode of “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett is speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. Our second episode is about the transgender student athletes who are challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho that prevent them from competing on girls’ teams in school sports. The courts of appeals in each district have sided with the student athletes, but Supreme Court watchers agree that the justices are likely to uphold the bans. Former ACLU national legal director David Cole argued Bostock vs. Clayton County (2020), in which a 6-3 majority of justices established transgender people as a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination. Host Laura Jarrett talks to Cole about his client Aimee Stephens, who was fired from her job after she came out as transgender. He explains how he won over conservative justices on the high court, and why the stakes are different for the transgender athletes in these cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Trump's trip to China as he returns to the United States. A terrorist commander is indicted on terrorism charges and accused of plotting attacks across the U.S. A former government watchdog calls recent Trump family stock trades "completely unprecedented." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to help the United States reach a deal with Iran. House Select Committee on China Chair Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) discusses how the China summit may impact larger negotiations on Taiwan’s independence and the war with Iran. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is expected to call a special legislative session on redistricting, potentially giving Republicans an advantage in the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump touches down in Beijing for the start of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) explains how she thinks the war with Iran will impact Trump’s negotiations with China. Fmr. Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is now running as a Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, discusses how the redistricting battle could impact races across the nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the war with Iran drives up prices, President Trump says Americans’ financial situation is “not even a little bit” motivating him to end the war. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D) reacts to the latest in the redistricting fight in Virginia. Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson talks maternal health in America after the Supreme Court temporarily extends access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” as he considers suspending the federal gas tax. Former NIAID Director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the government’s response to the hantavirus as American passengers aboard the cruise ship return to the U.S., including one who tested positive. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin accuses Democrats of putting security preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in jeopardy following the record-breaking shutdown of DHS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join Meet the Press for a Common Ground conversation around maternal health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker interviews Energy Secretary Chris Wright as Americans feel the squeeze from rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joins exclusively as Democrats lose ground in the redistricting fight. Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) and philanthropist Olivia Walton join for a Common Ground conversation on maternal health. Ashley Etienne, Matt Gorman, Jonathan Martin and Tyler Pager 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.

Welcome to “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett will be speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. First up: birthright citizenship. On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying birthright citizenship does not apply to the children of undocumented immigrants, arguing they are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. In making its case, the administration has revived arguments from 1898 made in United States v. Wong Kim Ark. A descendant of Wong Kim Ark reflects on the threat to his family’s legacy, and then University of New Hampshire history professor Lucy Salyer analyzes why the administration is relying on a century-old argument to make its case today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Virginia Supreme Court strikes down the voter-approved map drawn by Democrats, with midterms less than six months away. The war with Iran escalates as U.S. forces fire at Iranian targets across the Strait of Hormuz in two separate incidents. The Department of Defense releases more than 160 "never-before-seen" files related to unidentified flying objects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signs a new congressional map into a new law that dismantles the only majority-Black district in the state. Gas prices continue to climb as Iran reviews the United States’ latest peace proposal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral candidates take to the debate stage as both races intensify. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.