March 8 — Amb. Mike Waltz, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Iranian FM Araghchi

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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton tells Meet the Press NOW he believes President Trump has “not nearly enough” made the case for America’s conflict with Iran as the war continues to destabilize the Middle East and global markets. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) says he believes in “protecting the power of the Senate” by keeping the filibuster as President Trump continues to pressure Republicans to eliminate it and pass the SAVE Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday will be the "most intense day" of U.S. strikes on Iran. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and President Trump's efforts to pass the SAVE America Act. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat and midterm primaries in Mississippi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Oil prices continue to react to the ongoing war in Iran as President Trump says he thinks “the war is very complete, pretty much.” Two men from Pennsylvania have been arrested in connection with an ISIS-inspired act of terrorism outside Gracie Mansion in New York. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the latest NBC News poll on President Trump’s job approval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi join as the war with Iran rapidly spreads across the Middle East. Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News poll. Adrienne Elrod, Susan Page, Bill Stepien and Amy Walter 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 calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as oil and gas prices skyrocket. The Justice Department releases more Epstein files related to allegations against President Trump. Thousands gather in Chicago for the funeral of Reverend Jesse Jackson, including former Presidents Obama, Biden and Clinton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump says the operations on Iran are “far ahead of schedule” as the U.S. and Israel continue to carry out strikes with fallout spreading throughout the Middle East. Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominates Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as her replacement. GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to end his re-election bid after admitting to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reps. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) weigh in on the war in Iran as a new NBC News poll reveals that a majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump’s military action there. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki dissects the first midterm results of 2026 after state Rep. James Talarico defeats Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate Democratic primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump defends his decision to launch strikes in Iran, thrusting the Middle East into a regional war as the State Department works to evacuate Americans still in the region. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews tonight’s midterm primaries as voters in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas head to the polls. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the high-stakes 2026 midterms in Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.