Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — January 14
Jan 14, 2026
Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Florida congresswoman and House Foreign Affairs Committee member, discusses the future of Venezuela as opposition leader María Corina Machado prepares to meet Trump. Garrett Haake shares insights on the Pentagon's military options regarding Iran and the political implications of Trump's Greenland acquisition push. Richard Engel provides an on-the-ground report on international crises and U.S. alliances. Salazar also advocates for her immigration reform proposal amidst the ongoing protests in Minneapolis.
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U.S. Signals Force But Then Pauses On Iran
- The Trump administration signaled readiness for military options against Iran but then paused after claims killings stopped.
- Reporters warn the pause may be tactical, not an end to pressure on Tehran.
Options Range From Covert To Full Strikes
- Pentagon presented military options tailored to presidential objectives, from gray-zone measures to strikes.
- Officials caution the U.S. lacks regional posture for a decisive campaign and must prepare for Iranian retaliation.
Greenland Talk Raises NATO Alarm
- Trump's public fixation on acquiring Greenland alarmed NATO allies and prompted Denmark to boost Arctic defenses.
- Analysts say talk of seizing territory would risk undermining NATO cohesion even if it's likely political posturing.