Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — March 23
Mar 23, 2026
Breaking CCTV and audio reveal the LaGuardia runway collision and its early investigation. Tense developments around potential strikes on Iran and shifting U.S. negotiations dominate the discussion. Long airport security lines prompt deployment of ICE and debate over using the National Guard to ease screening. Political fallout as DHS funding is tied to a controversial voter ID push.
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Trump Pauses Strikes Citing Unnamed Talks
- President Trump announced a five-day pause on strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure while claiming productive talks could end the conflict.
- Monica Alba noted confusion over who the U.S. is negotiating with and that Kushner and Steve Wyckoff are said to be involved, leaving details murky.
Iran Strikes Raise Nuclear and Infrastructure Fears
- Iran struck southern Israeli cities including near its main nuclear site, injuring roughly 175 people and raising fears of attacks near nuclear facilities.
- Raf Sanchez warned the IAEA is monitoring and noted Iran could target critical Gulf infrastructure like desalination plants, threatening water supplies in desert states.
Missiles Toward Diego Garcia Signal Extended Reach
- Iran fired missiles toward the U.S.-UK base on Diego Garcia, suggesting longer-range capabilities though those missiles did not reach the target.
- Courtney Kube said the strike indicates possible new reach but stressed neither missile actually made it to Diego Garcia.