
Monica Alba
NBC News correspondent who anchors Meet the Press NOW, moderating interviews and guiding coverage of national politics and policy for the program.
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Jan 11, 2026 • 48min
Jan. 11 — Tom Homan, Sen. Chris Murphy and Mayor Jacob Frey
Join Tom Homan, the former acting director of ICE, who defends enforcement priorities following a controversial shooting in Minneapolis. Senator Chris Murphy discusses the dangers of current DHS policies and advocates for reform, while Mayor Jacob Frey calls for transparency in investigations and shares insights on local policing and community trust. The conversation also touches on the significance of anti-government protests in Iran and the political landscape as midterms approach, showcasing a dynamic clash of views on immigration and public safety.

Mar 6, 2026 • 50min
Meet the Press NOW — March 6
General Joseph Votel, retired four-star and former CENTCOM commander, offers military perspective. Monica Alba, NBC White House correspondent, breaks down White House energy meetings. They discuss rising oil and gas prices, Iran-related strikes and displacement in Lebanon, the meaning of demands for "unconditional surrender," recent DOJ releases tied to Epstein, and political implications for Washington.

Jan 26, 2026 • 20min
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Erin McLaughlin, field reporter in Boston covering a massive winter storm and its impacts. Monica Alba, White House correspondent tracking political fallout and funding fights in Washington. Morgan Chesky, correspondent analyzing conflicting eyewitness videos and investigative context. Camila Bernal, television correspondent reporting live from Minneapolis on the scene and local reactions.

Jan 9, 2026 • 39min
Meet the Press NOW — January 9
Monica Alba, NBC News White House correspondent, delves into Trump’s meeting with oil executives, aiming to revitalize Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Julia Ainsley discusses the Minneapolis shooting, shedding light on investigative procedures and use-of-force issues. Jim Cavanaugh provides a breakdown of the incident, while Stephen Romo covers public protests and local political reactions. From Caracas, Anna Vanessa Herrero reports on prisoner releases and the nuanced relationship between Venezuela and U.S. interests, highlighting potential legal challenges.

Jan 2, 2026 • 50min
Meet the Press NOW — January 2
U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley discusses the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies and his push for bipartisan compromise in Congress. Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor, shares insights into his gubernatorial campaign in Wisconsin, addressing electability concerns. NBC News correspondent Monica Alba dives into the Trump administration's reaction to protests in Iran and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. Together, they tackle critical health care issues, state politics, and international tensions.


