Meet the Press NOW — January 14

Founder and President of AfghanEvac Shawn VanDiver discusses the vetting process of Afghan refugees in the aftermath of the shooting in Washington, D.C. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the resignation of a top aide to President Zelenskyy after his home was searched by anti-corruption officials. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) join Meet the Press NOW to talk about their bipartisan legislation addressing the opioid epidemic among veterans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump appears to be facing a series of setbacks as Republicans and the White House look for an answer to address affordability concerns. The Trump administration touts the progress made following a series of diplomatic meetings to end the war in Ukraine. The FBI is scheduling interviews with six Democratic lawmakers the president accused of "seditious behavior" after they appeared in a video urging U.S. servicemembers not to comply with illegal orders.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal judge dismisses the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press NOW to weigh in on the ongoing health care debate. The Pentagon opens an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), citing “serious allegations of misconduct.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani describes his “productive” Oval Office meeting with President Trump, during which the president offered warm praise — but says he still views Trump as a “fascist” and a “despot,” even as he plans to work with the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joins exclusively to break down his Oval Office meeting with President Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains why the Trump administration is rolling back tariffs on certain food products. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) responds to Trump calling for some Democrats to be arrested after they urged service members to refuse illegal orders. Sara Fagen, Hallie Jackson, former Sec. Jeh Johnson and Jonathan Martin join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have a cordial meeting at the White House after trading barbs on the campaign trail. Trump says Democrats are engaged in “seditious behavior” after some lawmakers release a video telling servicemembers to disobey illegal orders. President Trump says Ukraine has less than a week to agree to a 28-point peace proposal crafted by the U.S. and Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reps. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) and Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) discuss their bipartisan health care proposal as Congress continues to be deadlocked on extending Obamacare subsidies. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) demands the release of a 2019 phone call transcript between President Trump and the Saudi crown prince. Steve Kornacki talks about the next special election that will provide clues about the 2026 midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses the battle to redraw congressional maps after a federal court blocks a redrawn map in her state. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb says the case against former FBI Director James Comey “is dead” after a legal misstep that could lead to the charges being dropped. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House passes the bill to force the release of the Justice Department’s Epstein files. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for the first time since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Meet the Press NOW she expects grocery prices to come down "within a few weeks to a few months." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump tells House Republicans to support a bill that would force the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. The administration is rolling back some tariffs on food items like coffee, beef and bananas. President Trump says he would be open to talks with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro even as the U.S. military ramps up its pressure campaign.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.