Meet the Press NOW — February 18

The Pentagon surges military assets into the Middle East as President Trump ramps up his threats towards Iran. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election in Georgia for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the election landscape heading into the midterms. British police arrest former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, after new revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A growing number of Senate Republicans are supporting President Trump’s SAVE America Act that could overhaul voting in America. During a deposition with lawmakers, billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was “conned” by Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss their 2026 midterm strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran and the U.S. ramp up military threats as diplomatic discussions are underway in Geneva to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program. National Urban League President Marc Morial remembers the life and legacy of civil rights icon and trailblazer in American politics Reverend Jesse Jackson who died at the age of 84. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the Texas Senate primary election as early voting kicks off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its third week. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss what it will take to end the partial government shutdown. Attorney General Pam Bondi says in a letter to Congress that “all” of the Epstein files have been released. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright during his historic visit to Venezuela to meet with the country's new interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down with the interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez for her first interview with an American journalist since the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

World leaders gather for the annual Munich Security Conference as some European leaders warn about the status of the international rules-based order. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the concerns posed by America’s traditional allies and the partial government shutdown as Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money. World Central Kitchen Founder José Andrés sits down with Kristen Welker as his group reaches a major milestone, delivering one million hot meals a day in the Gaza Strip.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, for her first interview with an American journalist since taking office. The Trump administration announced today it is ending its surge of federal agents to Minnesota as funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out. Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss negotiations over reforms to ICE and the president’s tariff agenda. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attorney General Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files during a Judiciary Committee hearing. NBC Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki dives into the latest NBC News Decision Desk polling on President Trump’s handling of immigration-related issues. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to DOJ’s attempt to secure an indictment again him and five other Democrats for their video urging U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie posts a new video saying she believes her mom is still out there as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie enters its second week. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) joins Meet the Press NOW as lawmakers begin to get their first opportunity to review the unredacted versions of the Epstein files. Congress faces a major time crunch to pass reforms to ICE before funding lapses for the Department of Homeland Security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.