President Trump stands by his move to impose new tariffs on trading partners amidst economic turmoil. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman, NBC Senior White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell, and Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel discuss the economic and global impacts of the president’s actions. Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur explains the latest in Congress with a government funding deadline looming and disagreements among Senate Democrats. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) explains why he is voting against the House-passed six month stopgap spending bill. Former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings talks about the impacts of the Trump administration’s efforts to scale back staffing at the department.

As the Senate nears its vote on the funding bill passed in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) constituents worry that Medicaid and food stamps could be on the table. The trade war between the U.S. and Canada wages on as President Trump implements fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Department of Education faces mass layoffs as Sec. Linda McMahon vows to return schooling back to the states.

Markets experience more volatility as President Trump threatens to further raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his decision to suspend a surcharge on electricity provided to the U.S. by Canada. The U.S. and Ukraine agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia.

The White House offers mixed messaging on recession concerns as markets suffer major losses. Top Democrats urge the House to reject Speaker Johnson's short-term funding bill. Dr. Phil Huang, director of Health and Human Services in Dallas County, Texas joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his concerns about the rising cases of measles.

Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, passionately defends President Trump’s trade policies, emphasizing the delay of tariffs and its implications for the economy. Meanwhile, Senator Elissa Slotkin shares her perspective on the Democratic response, addressing intraparty divisions and the fallout from tariff decisions on manufacturing in Michigan. The conversation also touches on the critical balance between economic growth and governance, highlighting how tariffs influence both market stability and political dynamics.

New Mexico officials give an update on the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. President Trump’s economic team acknowledges volatility could be on the way as the administration fine tunes its expansion of foreign tariffs. The president threatens to impose expanded sanctions on Russia until it reaches a peace agreement with Ukraine.

President Trump delays some tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. NBC Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and former Director of European Affairs at the National Security Council Alexander Vindman dissect the impacts of changes in U.S. support to Ukraine following an emergency EU summit. NBC Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley speaks with families and local officials about the possibility of ICE raids at sensitive locations.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk meet with Republican lawmakers to discuss the administration's priorities. House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) weighs in on Trump's joint address to Congress. NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley reports on the Trump administration rethinking its migrant detention plan at Guantánamo Bay after facing logistical and financial issues. 

U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China go into effect as President Trump prepares to deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress. House Ways & Means Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss budget negotiations and backlash GOP lawmakers are facing at town halls. President Trump orders a pause on military aid to Ukraine following the Oval Office clash with President Zelenskyy.

President Trump doubles down on his call for President Zelenskyy to be more grateful for U.S. support to Ukraine. Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to impose retaliatory tariffs as a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada looms. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) lays out what he wants to see in a government funding bill.