Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — February 27
Feb 27, 2026
John "Jack" Shanahan, retired Air Force lieutenant general and inaugural director of the Pentagon's Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, weighs in on the Pentagon-Anthropic standoff. He discusses military risks from restricting AI access. Short takes cover AI guardrails, test-and-evaluation needs, and national security implications.
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Trump Withholds Endorsement In Key Texas Primary
- In Texas, all three Republican Senate candidates are presenting themselves as Trump allies while Trump withholds an endorsement ahead of the primary.
- Priscilla Thompson reported Democratic early voting outpaced Republicans, signaling energized turnout on both sides.
Wholesale Prices Rise Despite Lower Energy Costs
- Producer Price Index (PPI) in January rose 0.5% month-over-month, above expectations, signaling wholesale prices still increasing despite lower energy costs.
- Brian Chung noted CPI remains above target (2.4% YoY) and messaging conflicts with the White House claim inflation is falling sharply.
Clinton Denies Knowledge Of Epstein Photos
- Bill Clinton, during a closed deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, said he didn't recall or know the woman pictured with him in a hot tub and denied sex or visiting Epstein Island.
- Ryan Nobles reported Clinton repeatedly answered questions about photos, diaries, and whether he'd been to Epstein Island.