Meet the Press

After nine rounds of voting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) failed to secure the votes needed to become speaker of the House. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) discusses what can be done to break the stalemate. President of Club for Growth David McIntosh defends his organization's decision to make a deal with a McCarthy aligned Super PAC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The battle for speaker of the House continues as Congressman Kevin McCarthy fails to secure the votes needed to win the gavel after six floor votes. Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) discusses why this speakership battle is going to be “good” for the GOP “long term.” Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) explains why House Republicans, who support Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid, remain committed to his victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) loses the second vote for Speaker. Anna Palmer, Navin Nayak, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Brendan Buck and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Valadao (R-Calif.) breaks down Republican dynamics for the House speakership vote as voting continues. Rep.-elect Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses how Republicans are unsure when they will begin legislation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) negotiates for the House Speakership. China faces a massive surge in Covid cases as the country begins to re-open after nearly three years of a strict zero-Covid policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen talks about what's changed in big tech since she came forward in 2021 ... and what hasn’t. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) discusses her legislative focus on big tech in the new year of 2023. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) talks about Chinese ownership of Tik Tok. Journalists Cecilia Kang and Elizabeth Nolan Brown, former Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson, and former Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) join Meet the Press for a special episode on social media.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House Ways and Means Committee releases former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) reflects on his time in office as prepares to retire after 26 years in Congress. As Southwest Airlines returns to a close-to-normal schedule following widespread cancellations, the Department of Transportation faces criticism over its handling of the issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ukraine faces a massive new barrage of drone hits and missiles from Russia. NBC News Correspondent Richard Engel recaps the development of the war in Ukraine as 2022 comes to a close. The U.S. imposes new Covid testing requirements on travelers from China as the country faces a surge in cases. Rep.-Elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) faces federal and local investigations into the discrepancies in his resume. John Della Volpe joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss trends in Gen Z voters. The United Nations halts programs in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working at NGOs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Biden Administration reacts to Tuesday’s Supreme Court decision to leave Title 42 in place until it is examined in June. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg promises to hold Southwest Airlines accountable for widespread flight cancellations. Travelers entering the U.S. from China will be required to provide a negative Covid test as case counts in China climb. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss potential Congressional gridlock coming in 2023. Stephanie Schriock and Stephen Hayes join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fate of migrants at the U.S. southern border remains up in the air as the Supreme Court leaves Title 42 in place. ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the organization’s case for removing Title 42. New York has declared a state of emergency following the weekend’s major winter storm. Southwest Airlines faces a Department of Transportation investigation following nationwide flight cancelations. Sarah Fagen and Jon Alter join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. New Hampshire lawmakers push back against Democratic Party efforts to change the 2024 primary schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden faces challenges heading into 2023 as tensions mount in China and North Korea, the war in Ukraine carries on and pandemic-era border crossing limits could be lifted. Buffalo, N.Y. Mayor Byron Brown joins Meet the Press NOW as his city begins to pick up from a deadly winter storm. Basil Smikle and Noah Rothman join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Afghan women face harsh new restrictions under Taliban rule, and Afghan refugees in the U.S. are at risk of being sent back to Afghanistan when their humanitarian parole expires next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.