Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 30
12 snips
Dec 31, 2025 Danny Savalos, an NBC News legal analyst, sheds light on the Justice Department's massive document review process, revealing insights into the implications of high-profile disclosures like the Epstein files. He discusses the staffing challenges involved in sifting through millions of documents and raises important questions about transparency. Savalos also touches on how this legal scrutiny can affect public perception and accountability in the justice system, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Expiry Of ACA Subsidies Threatens Market Stability
- Millions face sudden premium spikes as ACA COVID-era subsidies expire at midnight, risking mass uninsured exits and market instability.
- Melanie Zanona warns Congress may act quickly but must bridge sharp House-Senate divides to prevent long-term damage.
Three-Year Extension Faces Tall Political Odds
- A clean three-year extension is the straightforward fix but faces a likely Senate roadblock and partisan resistance.
- Bipartisan compromise may mean a shorter extension plus reforms to win both chambers' approval.
Separate Health Care From Funding Fights
- Avoid tying the health care fix to a government shutdown; that risks punitive politics and public harm.
- Use separate tracks unless negotiations stall and leverage becomes necessary, Melanie suggests.