Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — March 13
Mar 13, 2026
Valerie Foushee, U.S. Representative from North Carolina focusing on affordability and defending democracy. Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary with national security and DHS expertise. Ryan Nobles, NBC correspondent reporting on the Old Dominion University shooting. They discuss Iran and maritime threats, DHS funding and aviation security, and breaking developments in the ODU investigation.
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Strait Closure Rapidly Inflates Energy Prices
- Oil and gasoline prices surged after the Strait of Hormuz was contested, with crude reaching about $97 a barrel.
- Andrea Mitchell warned closure of the strait could spike prices quickly and that IEA reserves can't replace daily flow overnight.
Use ARG MEUs For Flexible Regional Response
- Deploy amphibious ready groups when you need both naval firepower and rapid crisis-response on the ground.
- Courtney QB explained an ARG-MEU brings ~3 ships, ~2,500 sailors and ~2,500 marines for evacuation, embassy security, or to secure ground for special ops.
Sanctions Relief Gives Russia A Daily Oil Windfall
- Easing some sanctions on Russian oil provides a short-term supply boost but also benefits Moscow financially.
- Andrea Mitchell noted it's effectively a huge boon—about $150 million a day—from oil in the shadow fleet.