Meet the Press

Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News senior White House correspondent, offers White House analysis. Brandon Johnson, Chicago mayor focused on affordability and city policy, pushes local solutions. Mike Kennedy, U.S. representative from Utah and Republican lawmaker, defends the president’s priorities. They discuss a Cuba maritime incident, the State of the Union reactions, Iran policy, immigration impacts, and Chicago’s economic plans.

Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat known for military and immigration focus, explains his decision to skip the State of the Union. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican focused on economic and national security priorities, discusses tariffs, onshoring, and security. They debate turnout, messaging, and White House policy choices in a lively back-and-forth.

Coverage of a Supreme Court ruling and the White House response on tariffs. Rising tensions with Iran and the risk of military strikes in the Middle East. Updates on Ukraine’s four-year struggle, frontline conditions, and calls for more defense support. Reports on Mar-a-Lago security, cartel violence in Mexico, and high-stakes Texas primary politics.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, a California congressman and House Judiciary member, discusses his votes to limit presidential tariff power and urges Congress to shape trade policy. He reacts to the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. Conversation also touches on potential limited U.S. military action in Iran and shifting political stakes.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, talks election preparedness in Michigan and federal-state coordination. She discusses an unusual FBI invitation and concerns about proposed federal election legislation. Multiple short conversations examine how local clerks, turnout, and funding shape secure voting.

Susan DelBene, U.S. Representative from Washington and chair of the DCCC, outlines the party’s 2026 targeting strategy. She discusses the offensive map, messaging on affordability, and oversight priorities. Short, policy-focused conversation about campaign planning and electoral priorities.

Tense Iran-U.S. military posturing and high-stakes negotiations in Geneva dominate the conversation. Reflections on the life and political influence of Reverend Jesse Jackson offer historical perspective. A close look at the Texas Senate primary explores early voting dynamics and partisan shifts. Coverage also includes a Capitol Hill security incident and a local sewage spill affecting communities.

Don Bacon, U.S. Representative from Nebraska, briefly discusses immigration policy and the partial DHS shutdown. Kelly O'Donnell, NBC senior correspondent, reports from Tucson on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigative developments. Conversations touch on negotiation points in Congress and on-scene investigative leads.

Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary and former energy executive, discusses U.S. engagement with Venezuela and energy policy. He covers how Venezuelan collapse affects the U.S., control of revenue flows and safeguards for oil sale proceeds. He explains use of third-party accounts, private financing for rebuilds, company investment plans, and the timeline for oversight and possible elections.

Delcy Rodríguez, a Venezuelan politician now serving as interim president, speaks on leadership and policy. She asserts constitutional authority and defends Nicolás Maduro’s legitimacy. Discussion covers U.S.-Venezuela relations, oil sales and production plans, contract and legal reviews, reforms to petroleum law, releases of political prisoners, and prospects for diplomacy and elections.