Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW – March 5
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Mar 5, 2026 Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News senior White House correspondent who covers White House decisions and messaging. He breaks down the U.S.-Israel strikes and regional fallout. He explains the sudden DHS leadership change and its political consequences. He discusses market turmoil from rising oil prices and the domestic political risks tied to the conflict.
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Mixed Messaging Around The Iran Operation
- The White House sends mixed messages about the Iran operation, oscillating between calling it a war and an operation to project strength.
- Gabe Gutierrez observes officials stress 'peace through strength' while the president alternately calls it a war and touts objectives and timelines.
Key Operational Questions Remain About Iran Strikes
- Operational details about the campaign in Iran remain sparse, leaving open questions about progress and targets hit.
- Courtney Kuby notes 2,500 targets claimed but unclear scope, and asks why nuclear sites haven't been struck publicly.
Energy Markets Are Already Sensing A Prolonged Shock
- Oil and gas markets reacted sharply to the conflict, pushing U.S. gas prices up quickly and threatening prolonged cost pressure.
- Christine Romans compares recent price jumps to 2022 after Russia's invasion and warns markets see no easy off-ramp.