Meet the Press NOW — April 2

President Trump ramps up his threats to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure ahead of his Tuesday evening deadline. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and retired Colonel Steve Warren join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the rescue operation of two airmen who ejected from a downed F-15 deep inside Iran. The astronauts on Artemis II fly by the moon. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses the NATO chief's upcoming White House visit as the president continues to lash out against allies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) after the U.S. rescued both airmen from the F-15 fighter jet shot down by Iran. Susan Glasser, Jeh Johnson and Marc Short 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 tells NBC News that a downed U.S. jet over Iran won't affect ongoing negotiations. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Ret. Col. Steve Warren weigh in as one pilot is rescued and another is still missing. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) talk about the efforts in Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, now in its 48th day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) discusses the partial government shutdown and what the funding fight looks like on Capitol Hill. President Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general as turnover continues in the Trump administration's Cabinet. President Trump says the war with Iran is "nearing completion" while strikes continue and oil prices climb. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The average national gas price surpasses $4.00 a gallon for the first time since 2022, with President Trump suggesting he’s willing to end the conflict in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continued Department of Homeland Security shutdown and what it will take to fund the agency. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki highlights the difficulty Democrats face in trying to win back control of the Senate in the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump doubles down on his threats to strike Iran’s civilian energy and water infrastructure if a deal isn't reached with the country soon. Some TSA workers begin receiving back pay as the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues with no end in sight. A sanctioned Russian oil tanker is set to dock in Cuba, breaking an effective blockade imposed by the Trump administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristen Welker speaks exclusively with Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) as uncertainty grows over President Trump’s next move in the war with Iran. Adrienne Elrod, Sara Fagen, Andrea Mitchell and Tyler Pager join the roundtable.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) rejects a Senate deal that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security and the partial government shutdown continues to cause travel disruptions at major airports. The war with Iran nears the one-month mark, as markets tumble and oil prices continue to rise over concerns about the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the DHS funding fight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iranian activist Masih Alinejad weighs in on the war with Iran as President Trump claims he “does not care” about making a deal to end the conflict. Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu says derailed shutdown negotiations could continue to lead to longer wait times at airports as Congress reaches a stalemate on DHS funding. A judge rejects the request to dismiss drug trafficking charges against Nicolás Maduro and his wife, allowing the trial to continue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the war in Iran and why she opposes additional funding. Swedish Defense Chief Michael Claesson joins to discuss the growing fallout from the U.S. war with Iran and ongoing efforts to support Ukraine as Russia’s war continues. DHS remains partially shut down as Congress remains divided on funding, with TSA agents set to miss another paycheck. Tech journalist Jacob Ward explains the implications for technology companies after a jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in causing harm to a young woman and failing to warn users about the risks of their platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.