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After his federal indictment, a few GOP primary opponents have taken their first — and very gentle — swings at Trump’s handling of classified documents, while many others have defended him. Laura Jarrett and Danny Cevallos break down developments in the other Trump investigations. For the first time since March of last year, the Federal Reserve paused interest rate hikes but suggested that rates would rise more in 2023. Michael Allen, former Senior Director at the National Security Council in the Bush Administration, discusses Secretary of State Blinken’s long-awaited trip to Beijing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump becomes the first-ever former president to be arraigned on federal charges. Two open investigations in Washington and Georgia mean this may not be the last indictment for the former president, who remains the front-runner for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump returns to Florida in preparation for his arraignment for charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Congressional Republicans and fellow GOP presidential candidates speak out against Trump’s indictment. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what the tense moments surrounding Trump’s indictments could mean for the 2024 election. Daniella Diaz, Juanita Tolliver and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacy Reese Anthis talks about America's "HAL moment" with artificial intelligence. Kathleen Haase and Travis Cloyd break down how Hollywood is working to make actors live forever. Anders Grimstad lays out whether we will be able to keep track of synthetic media flooding our spaces. Jacob Ward asks Google's former CEO whether A.I. builders can be regulated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump indicted on federal charges relating to his handling of classified documents. Republican presidential primary rivals responded to Trump’s indictment while he remains the current frontrunner for the nomination. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal grand jury in Florida hears evidence in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. The Supreme Court strikes down Alabama’s GOP-drawn congressional map. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks back at the political influence of conservative evangelist Pat Robertson, who died Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field grows as former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum enter the race. Air quality in New York and areas along the east coast drop sharply as smoke from wildfires in Canada move south. Sally Jenkins examines the stunning merger between the PGA Tour and rival LIV Golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has officially filed paperwork for a 2024 presidential run, pitching himself as “unafraid” to take on former President Trump. Russia and Ukraine are trading blame for another major attack after a dam on the Dnipro River collapsed, causing major destruction. NBC News caught up with Special Counsel Jack Smith as a federal grand jury considers potential charges against former President Trump. The state of California is launching an investigation after two planes of migrants arrived in Sacramento. California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses the “morally bankrupt” program used to move migrants across state lines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Vice President Mike Pence files papers to enter the Republican presidential field after candidates traveled to Iowa over the weekend. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) announces he will not enter the presidential race. Brendan Buck, Stephanie Schriock and Eugene Scott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The grand jury in an investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents prepares to meet later this week. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the debt ceiling, gas stoves and gun violence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) discusses the debt ceiling bill and the inclusion of provisions for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) reviews defense spending caps in the bipartisan debt deal. Former Trump attorney Timothy Parlatore joins exclusively to give insight into ongoing investigations into the former president. After nine years as moderator of Meet the Press, Chuck Todd announces he will step down at the end of summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden celebrates a bipartisan debt ceiling deal as Republican presidential frontrunners former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sparred on the campaign trail. Large companies are facing public backlash for their support of the LGBTQ community. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti discusses the heightened tensions in the country’s north involving ethnic Serbs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is barnstorming early states, facing new questions about his campaign's strength and strategy. Adm. John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s renewed push for his country to join NATO, and America’s response to the ongoing conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite opposition and outrage, the deal to raise the debt ceiling is finally heading to a House vote. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says no one got their full “wish list” in negotiations and Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) discusses his opposition to the deal after it cleared a key procedural hurdle. Toluse Olorunnipa, former Congressman Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Danielle Pletka join the roundtable as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) touts his culture war record on the trail in Iowa for the first time as a presidential candidate. Wyoming Republican Party member Susan Stubson, who wrote an op-ed warning of growing Christian nationalism, discusses the fading line between religion and law in the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With less than a week to go until the government defaults, the House Rules Committee is debating whether or not to send the deal to the floor for a vote. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) says she “is angry” about being “held hostage” with the debt ceiling negotiations. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is moving his presidential campaign off the internet and into Iowa. Russia is reworking its military tactics ahead of an imminent Ukrainian counteroffensive. Retired Lieutenant General Steph Twitty discusses Moscow’s unrelenting assaults on Kyiv. Representative Ken Buck (R-Colo.) predicts a debt deal will pass even with the vast majority of House Republicans likely rejecting it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle remain unsatisfied with President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal as the default deadline nears. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the debt ceiling deal. WCAU Correspondent Lucy Bustamante reports on one veteran's efforts to remember and honor fallen soldiers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a special edition of Meet the Press, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), chair of the Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on the Federal Courts, and former Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) discuss ethical concerns with the Supreme Court and how Congress contributed to a contentious confirmation process. Former clerks Jennifer Mascott and Andrew Crespo talk about the internal dynamics and transparency of the Court. Supreme Court reporters Laura Jarrett, Nina Totenberg, Joan Biskupic and Dahlia Lithwick 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.

Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith discusses the future of artificial intelligence and guardrails for AI tools like ChatGPT. Former Head of Sovereign Ratings at S&P John Chambers warns a debt default now would be like “Lehman on steroids.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses Russian mercenary leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s warning to Moscow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) officially files the paperwork and is preparing to announce he's running for president. Ken Cuccinelli reacts to the anticipated bid and former Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) discusses what a winning strategy looks like for the Republican Party. After multiple long days and late nights behind closed doors at the Capitol, debt ceiling talks have now shifted down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) speaks out about her plans in 2024 and the crisis at the Southern border in an exclusive interview with NBC News. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is set to announce a presidential run in an event on Twitter with Elon Musk. Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) discusses ongoing debt ceiling negotiations ahead of a June default deadline. South Carolina’s state Senate debates a six-week abortion bill as more women join sue a suit against Texas over its abortion laws. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Debt ceiling negotiations continue as President Biden returns from Asia early ahead of a looming June default deadline. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) discusses his 2024 presidential bid with NBC News’ Tom Llamas. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) says he won’t run for re-election, opening up another Senate seat as Democrats face a difficult 2024 map to hold onto their narrow majority. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Roy Cooper (R-N.C.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the impacts the abortion discussion will have on the presidential election. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) also joins exclusively to give the inside look at debt ceiling negotiations and his thoughts on Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump in 2024. Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen addresses the June 1 debt ceiling deadline and whether negotiations are on track or fallen apart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former U.S. Amb. to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch discusses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s global outreach for support in Ukraine’s war. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Nicholas Wu and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations and the expanding 2024 Republican presidential field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More GOP-led statehouses make moves toward restricting abortion. G7 leaders meet in Japan. A Supreme Court ruling essentially sidesteps the issue of whether internet companies should no longer be immune from lawsuits over users' content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congressional leaders voice their frustration after wrapping up a meeting at the White House on debt ceiling negotiations. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) discusses why President Biden and congressional leaders remain at an impasse on a deal. Dueling hearings on artificial intelligence were held this morning on Capitol Hill as Washington grapples with how to regulate the emerging technology. Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik talks about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ongoing effort to secure more weapons ahead of a planned counter-offensive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Border communities prepare for migrant surge following the end of Title 42 restrictions. Negotiations over the debt limit are set to continue as the “X-date” draws closer. Special Counsel John Durham releases his report on the Trump-Russia investigation. Stephen Hayes, Benjy Sarlin and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) exclusively joins Meet the Press as his party divides over the debt ceiling fight and President Biden’s border policies. Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) discusses former President Trump’s role in the Republican Party in an exclusive interview. Editor in Chief of “Christianity Today” Russell Moore, reacts to the GOP’s defense of Trump after the former president was found liable for sexual abuse in the E. Jean Carroll case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Migrants attempt to seek asylum at the southern border following the end of Title 42. President Biden and congressional leaders postponed a meeting to discuss the debt limit as talks continue behind the scenes. UNICEF’s executive director discusses conditions on the ground in Sudan amid its worsening humanitarian crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Title 42 is set to lift at midnight ET Thursday, Rep. Vincente Gonzalez (D-Texas) criticizes the Biden administration's approach at the border, and El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser discusses the strain his town faces. President Biden's planned debt ceiling meeting at White House on Friday was postponed. Former President Trump ignites debate after making comments on abortion access, former Vice President Mike Pence and E. Jean Carroll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) discusses ongoing budget negotiations between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as national debt default looms. Former President Trump plans to appeal a civil suit after he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. With Title 42 set to expire on Thursday, officials are preparing in anticipation of a surge of migrant crossings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) discusses how border communities are preparing for the end of Title 42 and responds to dual tragedies in Texas — a car ramming in Brownsville and a mass shooting near Dallas. NBC News’ Guad Venegas speaks with migrants at the border. NBC News’ Ellison Barber reports the latest on Russian drone attacks on Kyiv ahead of Victory Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A migrant surge is expected at the southern border with the expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that blocked migrants from crossing the southern border. Former Secretary of Defense and Senator Chuck Hagel joins Chuck Todd to discuss hyper-partisanship in Washington. Russian military leaders appear at odds during the fight in Bakhmut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) calls for an ethics standard for the Supreme Court following additional revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas’ financial dealings with megadonor Harlan Crow. White House Science Adviser Arati Prabhakar discusses the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the countdown to a potentially disastrous government default continues, Republicans are demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. Representative Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) calls on House GOP members to sign onto a discharge petition to push forward a debt ceiling bill. Hollywood writers are on strike, demanding better pay and security in the age of streaming and artificial intelligence. The ACLU is suing the speaker of the Montana House after a transgender lawmaker was censured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Republic Bank is sold to JP Morgan in the second largest U.S. bank failure in history. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy remain in stalemate over the debt limit. Brendan Buck, Peter Baker and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R-Fla.) and Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) presidential prospects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss border security ahead of Title 42 expiring. Entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy talks about how his campaign will be different than former President Trump’s. Luke Russert discusses his new book, "Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden and former President Trump need each other to survive on the campaign trail. The clock is ticking on a potential government default if House Republicans and the White House fail to agree on raising the nation’s borrowing limit. Former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury that is investigating Trump’s role in Jan. 6. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) discusses Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt limit bill and Disney’s suit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Former President Donald Trump heads to New Hampshire. NBC News' Courtney Kube and Ellison Barber report the latest on the leaked Pentagon documents and the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden officially announces he is running for re-election. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) discusses Biden’s campaign strategy as the 2024 race shapes up to be a re-run of 2020. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) speaks about House Speaker McCarthy’s debt limit fight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden indicates that a 2024 announcement could come soon. The House of Representatives is set to vote on the debt limit this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy may not have the votes he needs. Stephen Hayes, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Eugene Scott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces a 72-hour ceasefire in Sudan. Susan Stigant, Director of Africa Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace, joins Meet the Press NOW. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the Republican Party heading into the 2024 presidential election cycle. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) discusses President Biden’s potential re-election campaign and judicial ethics in the Supreme Court. Plus, the panel discusses the latest NBC News national poll. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden and former President Donald Trump could face off again in 2024. The Supreme Court is set to rule on an abortion pill case that may impact abortion access and electoral politics across the country. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joins Chuck Todd on set. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) and former Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ likely match up with former President Donald Trump in the GOP presidential primary. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) defends his calls for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign and shares takeaways from war game simulations playing out a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) discuss how a divided Congress can come together to pass a debt ceiling plan. Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reach a $787.5 million settlement, narrowly avoiding a trial. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson launches a 2024 presidential campaign. A white homeowner who shot a 16-year-old black teen who knocked on his door Friday is now in police custody. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

House Republicans rally around former President Donald Trump, defending him against the charges he faces in New York. Tensions mount between Republicans and the White House as the threat of exceeding the debt limit looms. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the Republican 2024 field and a new ad for Ron DeSantis. Margie Omero, Eugene Scott and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press to discuss a Texas judge’s controversial ruling on the abortion pill mifepristone. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) talks about the Republican Party’s take on the ruling and the GOP's views on anti-abortion rights legislation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins amid protests over his proposed changes to Israel’s judicial system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a Texas ruling that would have pulled Mifepristone, a common abortion drug, off the shelves across the country. Potential 2024 presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) signed a 6-week abortion ban in Florida as he struggles to find his footing in Trump’s Republican party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an effort to quiet dissent from Democrats on the issue of gun reform, Republicans have instead given the so-called “Tennessee Three” a national platform. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is cautiously optimistic that elected officials are ready to take action after the bank shooting that left five dead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Brennan, former CIA director and NBC News senior national security and intelligence analyst, discusses the blowout from the recent Pentagon documents leak and measures the intelligence community is taking to prevent a similar incident. Retired Lieutenant General and NBC News Military Analyst Stephen Twitty explains the damage the leak may have on our relationship with Ukraine. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin speaks to three Republican lawmakers who are introducing a new bill targeting human trafficking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House braces for a legal battle over medication abortion following two opposing court rulings. Biden teases a 2024 re-election bid. Sarah Chamberlain, Juanita Tolliver and Nicholas Wu join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former state Reps. Justin Jones (D-Tenn.) and Justin J. Pearson (D-Tenn.) join Meet the Press to discuss their expulsions from the Tennessee legislature. Attorney for former President Trump James Trusty discusses the ongoing investigation into classified documents found at Trump’s Florida home. Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) reacts to escalating tensions between Taiwan and China after meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.