Meet the Press NOW — July 8

Listen to Friday’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. In this episode, we have an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker on her recent phone call with President Trump.Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

President Trump visits Texas to survey the damage from deadly floods. President Trump doubles down on his tariff threat in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. NBC News National Security Reporter Gordon Lubold discusses President Trump teasing an announcement on Russia and a new weapons deal with NATO.

President Trump is struggling to make good on several key promises including ending the war in Ukraine and fulfilling his trade agenda. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) discusses how his state is recovering from the catastrophic flooding. A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

The death toll rises in Texas as local officials face intensifying questions about their response to the floods. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks with NBC News following his vote to pass President Trump’s tax and spending plan despite opposing its cuts to Medicaid. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) shares his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and his decision to not to seek re-election in the House. 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provides an update on the flash flooding, as the death toll climbs and search and rescue operations continue. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), a former meteorologist, discusses the catastrophic flooding and his proposed investments in the National Weather Service. President Trump says the U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive weapons despite the Pentagon announcing a pause last week.

Recovery efforts continue in Texas as the death toll in Kerr County’s flash flooding rises. Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses the agency’s role in disaster recovery as it faces funding reductions. President Trump hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House amid a push for a ceasefire. The White House moves the deadline for trade negotiations as new tariff rates are announced.

In a Meet the Moment conversation, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan tells Kristen Welker that artificial intelligence can empower teachers, personalize learning and help build more effective classrooms, despite growing concerns over its misuse.

In a Meet the Moment conversation with Kristen Welker, sports broadcaster Bob Costas warns about the rise of online sports betting and reflects on how his father’s gambling shaped his perspective. 

On a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker shares four powerful Meet the Moment conversations. Actor Olivia Munn opens up about her breast cancer battle and surrogacy journey. Sports broadcaster Bob Costas reflects on his career and the intersection of sports and politics. Khan Academy founder Sal Khan explains how A.I. can shape the future of education. Poet Amanda Gorman shares her message about the power of poetry.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House passes President Trump’s agenda bill. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons speaks to NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez about the controversial new detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Dr. Paul Offit weighs in on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly revamped vaccine advisory panel.