President Biden believes a hostage release deal in Gaza is near. Roundtable discussion on the latest NBC News poll. Chuck Todd analyzes Meet the Press Reports on NIL regulations. Member of Ukrainian Parliament explains importance of US aid.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine to show support and announces $100 million in military aid.
The NCAA's ban on athletes making money outside of sports has been struck down, prompting the need for a federal law to govern name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes.
President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hom-Kos war receives abysmal poll numbers, particularly among younger voters, which could have implications for the 2024 elections.
Deep dives
Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine to reaffirm US support amid ongoing conflict
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pays an unannounced visit to Ukraine, meeting with President Zelensky and senior officials. The visit aims to show US support for Ukraine and address the issue of stalled aid in Congress. Austin announces $100 million in military support, including ammunition and weapons to prepare for the winter. The visit also boosts morale in Ukraine and sends a message to the international community that Ukraine remains a priority. Concerns are raised about the stalled aid in Congress as every day without support means potential loss of lives.
Changing landscape for college athletes as name, image, and likeness deals surge
Chuck Todd reports on the rise of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes. The NCAA's ban on athletes making money outside of sports has been struck down, leading to a patchwork of state laws legalizing NIL deals. A federal law is now needed to govern these deals and ensure fairness and protection for student athletes. Congress is pondering a public-private corporation that will oversee the NIL collectives and protect students' rights. The NCAA's role in governing college sports is becoming obsolete as the landscape changes.
Trump's lawyers appeal against gag order in election interference case
Donald Trump's lawyers appeal against the federal gag order placed on him in his election interference case. They argue that the order violates his First Amendment rights and claim there is no evidence that his speech has led to violence. The judges question the validity of this argument but suggest the gag order could be narrowed. The case highlights the need for a federal law to protect students from NIL collective backouts and ensure fair contracts and interaction. The outcome of the appeal could impact future restrictions on political speech.
President Biden faces abysmal poll numbers on handling of Israel-Hom-Kos war
President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hom-Kos war receives abysmal poll numbers, especially among younger voters who show signs of breaking with Biden. Democrats face a potentially dire political situation as they head into the 2024 elections. Congressional leaders aim to pass aid packages for both Israel and Ukraine, but concerns arise over the delay in delivering the aid. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's surprise visit to Ukraine reinforces US support and highlights the urgency for aid. The visit boosts morale in Ukraine, given the ongoing conflict and concerns about the coming winter.
The importance of federal law in regulating name-image-likeness deals for college athletes
Federal law is crucial in regulating name-image-likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes. The NCAA's ban on athletes making money outside of sports has been struck down, leading to varying state laws legalizing NIL deals. A federal law would protect students from NIL collectives backing out on deals, enforce Title IX rules, and ensure fairness for both genders. It would provide much-needed governance in this changing landscape and help protect the interests of college athletes.
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.
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