Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — March 3
Mar 3, 2026
Steve Kornacki, NBC News chief data analyst, breaks down primary races and voting demographics from the big board. David Petraeus, retired four-star general and former CIA director, provides military and regional security analysis. Rep. Henry Cuellar, Texas Democrat on Homeland Appropriations, discusses Texas politics and national security implications for the midterms. They cover Iran strikes, evacuation challenges, oil market risks, and key primaries.
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Strikes Spark Regional War and Market Shock
- The U.S. strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader significantly escalated the regional conflict and disrupted markets.
- Kristen Welker and reporting detail embassy closures, drone attacks on Dubai and Riyadh, and a roughly 10% jump in oil since the war began.
Hormuz Risk Directly Pushes Gas Prices Up
- Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supply, creating immediate consumer pain at the pump.
- Brian Chung notes the strait handles ~20% of world oil and a $10/barrel move raises pump prices ~25¢, already reflected in recent daily increases.
Administration Pivots To Protect Tanker Flow
- President Trump acknowledged short-term higher oil prices but insisted post-conflict prices would fall below prior levels.
- Reporters pressed him while the administration announced U.S. Navy escorts and insurer support for tankers to keep shipments moving.