Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — December 11
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Dec 11, 2025 
Nicole Malliotakis, U.S. Representative from New York, advocates for bipartisan health care solutions amidst congressional challenges. She discusses her proposal to extend ACA subsidies and urges Speaker Johnson to embrace less controversial legislation. Meanwhile, Iowa state representative Josh Turek shares insights into his Senate campaign, emphasizing his commitment to affordable health care and livable wages. Their conversation highlights the political landscape's impact on health care policy and the potential for bipartisan cooperation.
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Seizure Framed As Sanctions Enforcement
- The Trump administration framed the tanker seizure as legal enforcement of sanctions and a drug interdiction measure.
- White House officials signaled the seized oil will likely be claimed by the U.S. after legal proceedings.
Operation Used For Regional Signaling
- The operation sent a deliberate signal of U.S. resolve by deploying Navy and Coast Guard assets shown in dramatic media.
- Officials used the optics to warn the region and deter sanctioned oil and drug flows.
Seizures Apply Economic Pressure, Not War
- Wesley Clark argued lawful seizures pressure Maduro by cutting off foreign currency and undermining partners.
- He warned against expanding to ground war in South America and urged congressional oversight on military moves.