NBC Meet the Press

Peggy Noonan joins to discuss Israel's war with Palestinian militants in Gaza, impact of attacks and potential security failures, protests in Israel and paralysis in the US Congress, current political situation in Congress and the Republican Party, expressing gratitude and introducing a prescription treatment.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses the White House's response to the attack in Israel. Nikki Haley reacts to the dysfunction in Congress. Rep. Matt Gaetz discusses ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from speakership.

House Republicans discuss frustrations and chaos within Congress, swing voters share their views and frustrations in Pennsylvania, Alabama's new congressional map discussed for its impact on Black residents

The podcast discusses the resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela and the funding for a border wall. It also covers the controversy surrounding the border wall, the Biden administration's actions, and the calls for comprehensive immigration reform. Additionally, it explores the leadership crisis in Washington, the jockeying for Speaker of the House among potential candidates, and the declining financial and political situation of Ron DeSantis as a Republican presidential hopeful for 2024.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), both formally announced Wednesday they will run for Speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted, sending letters to their colleagues asking for support. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) discusses why he is supporting Scalise for speaker, "If his doctors are in, if Jennifer – his wife — is in, I’m in." Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says he’d “certainly be willing” to force a shutdown if Ukraine aid is not included in the government funding bill.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is ousted after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) brought a motion to vacate McCarthy from his leadership position. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) give an inside perspective on developments from the House floor.

Republican Congressman, Ken Buck, discusses government funding talks while ESPN writer, Katie Barnes, talks about their new book tackling transgender rights in sports.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is remembered by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) talks about the state of funding negotiations over a government budget deadline. One of former President Trump’s co-defendants in the Fulton County election case agrees to a plea deal.

House Republicans hold their first impeachment hearing into President Biden as a government shutdown looms. Senator Menendez speaks with fellow Democratic lawmakers in a closed-door lunch as calls for his resignation continue. Cornell Belcher, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Lanhee Chen join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

After the second GOP presidential debate, Kristen Welker speaks with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Campaign Manager James Uthmeier, Sen. Tim Scott’s Campaign Adviser Matt Gorman and former South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson. NBC News Correspondents Steve Patterson and Shaq Brewster speak with voters in California and Wisconsin. Vaughn Hillyard reports on former President Trump’s speech to autoworkers in Michigan. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hallie Jackson, Lanhee Chen and Hugh Hewitt discuss the evening’s events at the roundtable.