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President-Elect Trump pushes back on claims of Elon Musk’s growing influence. House Speaker Mike Johnson fights to keep his job after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. A House Ethics Committee report finds evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) may have violated state laws on prostitution and statutory raps. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright.

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker sits down with bipartisan duo Sen. Raphael Warncok (D-Ga.) and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) to explore how Americans can find common ground in a deeply divided nation. Doris Kearns Goodwin, Russell Moore and Antonia Hylton join the roundtable.

House Republicans attempt to move forward with their latest plan to extend government funding. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) join Meet the Press NOW to react to the latest proposal. A U.S. delegation visits Syria for their first meeting since Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

President-elect Donald Trump comes out in support of the new government funding plan from House Republicans. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) join Meet the Press Now to discuss the looming potential government shutdown. Asheville, North Carolina Mayor Esther Manheimer explains how critical disaster relief funding being debated in Congress is for her community.

Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as economic uncertainty looms over President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. House Republicans recommend the FBI investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) over her involvement in the January 6 Committee.

Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) says he feels "reassured" after law enforcement officials briefed lawmakers on the recent drone sightings. Russia promises retaliation after Ukraine claims responsibility for assassinating a senior general.

President-elect Donald Trump lays out his second term agenda and defends his cabinet picks at his first press conference since winning the election. Residents of New Jersey want answers after drone sightings. South Korea's president is impeached after attempting to declare martial law.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joins Meet the Press to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and their likelihood of getting confirmed. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders talks to Kristen Welker about President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son and potential preemptive pardons for members of the Jan. 6 committee. Debra Tice discusses her son and American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria more than a decade ago. Amna Nawaz, Ryan Nobles, Ashley Etienne and Peggy Noonan join the Meet the Press roundtable.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports on the latest from Syria about missing American Austin Tice. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to respond to President-elect Donald Trump's immigration plans. Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin discusses why he is running to be DNC chair. Dave Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for the Cook Political Report, explains the key takeaways from the 2024 election.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports Syria on Travis Timmerman, an American man found in Syria after spending months in prison. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains how the state of New Jersey could be an early test of the strength of President-elect Donald Trump's coalition. Mayor Sam Morris, who represents Mine Hill, New Jersey, discusses his concerns regarding mysterious drone sightings over his state. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) presents her candidacy for the top Democratic slot on the Natural Resources Committee.

FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his resignation ahead of Donald Trump’s second term, making way for the president-elect’s pick, Kash Patel. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) defends the presidential pardon of Hunter Biden. President and CEO of TheDream.US Gaby Pacheco weighs in on how Dreamers may be impacted by Trump’s immigration policies.

The man charged with killing United Healthcare's CEO is denied bail during his extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. An inspector general report reveals the Department of Justice seized communication records of members of Congress, their staff and reporters under the first Trump administration. TikTok asks the Supreme Court to review a law that would ban the app in the U.S. unless it divests from its China-based parent company ByteDance. Rebel groups in Syria begin to form a transition government, appointing a caretaker prime minister.

Police have identified a person-of-interest in the United Healthcare CEO's shooting death. Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus as Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia. President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Meet the Press to discuss his plans for the country. Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser discusses Trump's comments on vaccines and his selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview on Meet the Press.

President-elect Donald Trump sits down with Kristen Welker for his first broadcast interview since winning the election.

President Biden weighs pre-emptive pardons for potential targets of President-elect Trump’s retribution. The NYPD continues its search for the suspected gunman in shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare. A federal appeals court ruled to uphold a law that would ban TikTok. Freed Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her husband, Keith who remains in Hamas captivity and the need for a hostage deal. Rep.-elect Derek Tran (D-Calif.) discusses his victory over an incumbent Republican.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss their plans to slash the size of the federal government and rein in spending. Fmr. Gov. Martin O'Malley (D-Md.) explains why he thinks he's the right person to serve as the chairman of the Democratic Party. NBC News National Law Enforcement & Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter reports on the latest developments in the shooting of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko shares his thoughts on the state of the war with Russia and possibility of peace talks.

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, shares his concerns with embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth. NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd examines the ramifications of President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court hears a case on gender-affirming care for minors.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reverses his martial law decree after lawmakers voted against it. The Trump transition signs the memorandum of understanding agreements with the Justice Department allowing for FBI background checks of administration picks. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, meets with GOP senators amid new misconduct allegations.

Washington reacts to President Biden's pardon for his son Hunter. Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that he's "pretty angry" about Biden's message in the pardon. NY State Senator James Skoufis discusses his view for the future of the Democratic Party as he makes a bid to be the next DNC Chair.