Meet the Press

A summit in Beijing and how tensions with Iran could shape negotiations with China. Rising wholesale inflation and the Fed's rate dilemma are unpacked. Debate over redistricting and a party-switching candidate's plan for Georgia. Concerns about military options around Iran and the potential economic fallout from conflict.

Discussion of rising war costs and Pentagon planning as tensions with Iran push inflation. Conversations about the April CPI spike and how energy prices are affecting everyday budgets. A deep dive into Virginia redistricting battles and Voting Rights Act implications. Coverage of mifepristone access, telehealth for medication abortion, and maternal health disparities.

Matt Bradley, NBC international correspondent covering Gulf and Israeli reactions. Jonathan Allen, NBC senior national politics reporter on White House strategy. They discuss the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Gulf nations’ stakes and oil risks. They also cover the politics of pausing the federal gas tax and the hantavirus repatriation and quarantine logistics.

Olivia Walton, philanthropy leader on maternal and child health; Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas governor focused on pro-life state initiatives; Wes Moore, Maryland governor tackling poverty-related supports. They discuss rising U.S. maternal mortality, state strategies and ad campaigns to reach pregnant women, anti-poverty cash pilots, workforce diversity and bias training, and community-based care models.

Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey, offers commentary on Iran, arms transfers, the Supreme Court ruling and redistricting. Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary, talks energy policy, gas prices and U.S. strategy around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran. They discuss negotiating goals, short‑ and long‑term price pressures, military and policy options, and political implications.

Norman Wong, descendant of Wong Kim Ark, shares family recollections and the personal stakes of birthright citizenship. Lucy Salyer, legal historian and UNH professor, explains the 1898 case, the 14th Amendment's scope, and why old arguments resurfaced in a modern challenge. They explore the meaning of "subject to the jurisdiction" and the practical consequences of altering birthright rules.

A roundup of a court toss-up of a voter-drawn map and what it means for upcoming midterms. Coverage of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Investigation into suspicious oil trades tied to the conflict. A look at newly released Pentagon files on unidentified aerial phenomena and their curious footage.

Tennessee map changes and voting rights face scrutiny after a new law splits a majority-Black district. Tensions in the Gulf and rising gas prices amid U.S.-Iran diplomacy draw attention. A high-profile Vatican meeting aims to ease diplomatic strains. California and Los Angeles races heat up on the debate stage. Breakthrough drugs for pancreatic cancer and cystic fibrosis make major health headlines.

Julie Serkin, NBC Capitol Hill correspondent reporting on closed-door hearings. Greg Walker, former Indiana state senator reflecting on his primary loss. Steve Kornacki, NBC chief data analyst breaking down real-time maps. They discuss Trump-backed primary upsets, what maps mean for midterms, Iran negotiations and strategic stakes. Short, fast-paced political and electoral analysis.

Kathy Castor, Florida congresswoman, speaks briefly about her state’s new congressional map and related legal fights. Aline Kamakian, World Central Kitchen chef in Beirut, recounts skyrocketing food prices and shrinking humanitarian access. Steve Kornacki, NBC data analyst, breaks down voting patterns and key primary contests in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.