Meet the Press NOW – January 16

Monday's inauguration ceremony moves inside as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to immediately implement his agenda. The Supreme Court upholds a law that bans TikTok in the United States. The Israeli cabinet meets to vote on the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (D-Mich.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he is running for governor as an Independent.

The Biden administration expresses confidence the ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas will hold. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and NBC News Deputy Tech Editor Ben Goggin report on President Biden's warning against the "tech industrial complex." NBC News reports the Biden administration will defer implementation of a law banning TikTok to the Trump administration. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) shares his thoughts on a potential TikTok ban.

Pete Hegseth faces questions about sexual assault allegations and the role of women in the military in an hours-long Senate confirmation hearing. In his final report, special counsel Jack Smith says a jury “would have convicted” President-elect Trump in the election interference case. Israel and Hamas inch closer to a ceasefire agreement. 

Cal Fire spokesperson Chris Harvey joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the latest efforts to contain the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Trump’s border czar Tom Homan discusses mass the incoming administration’s deportation plans. Richard Haass, president emeritus at the Council on Foreign relations, discusses President Biden’s foreign policy legacy.

As wildfires continue to blaze through the Los Angeles area, NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff speaks exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) about his recovery plans. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) tells Kristen Welker how Congress can support his state. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda, including a mass deportation plan. Eugene Daniels, Stephen Hayes, Jennifer Palmieri and Keir Simmons join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California. President-elect Donald Trump is sentenced in his hush money trial. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the fate of TikTok in the US.

Wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Erik Scott and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath join Meet the Press NOW to give an update on the devastation. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports on how President-elect Donald Trump and Senate Republicans will handle the budget reconciliation process. Former Jimmy Carter speechwriter Chris Matthews discusses the former president's personal and political legacy.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) and Malibu, Calif. Mayor Doug Stewart join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how California is being impacted by fatal wildfires. Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.) discusses the bipartisan effort to cut wasteful spending. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet evaluates how President-elect Trump’s pick for border czar Tom Homan might impact the incoming administration.

President-elect Trump suggests the U.S. should expand to include Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and Andrea Mitchell discuss the implications of Trump’s wide-ranging comments. 

Congress certifies the Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. Justin Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada’s Prime Minister. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss today's election certification and the possibility of a single reconciliation bill to pass Trump's agenda.