Meet the Press NOW — November 13

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.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) weigh in on the government reopening, the Democratic divide over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s leadership and the Republican split over the release of the Epstein files. Peter Alexander, Jamelle Bouie, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Lanhee Chen 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 is facing some scrutiny from his base on issues related to the economy, the Epstein files and an apparent wavering on his America First agenda. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses President Trump’s proposal to pay Americans directly for their health care plans as Congress continues to debate Obamacare subsidies. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) reacts to the latest strike on an alleged drug cartel boat and concerns that tensions with Venezuela could escalate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) talks about the rift in the Democratic Party over the vote to reopen the government. Obamacare architect Ezekiel Emanuel weighs in on the debate over health care. Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna calls for more sanctions on Russia amid its war on Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their votes on the Senate-passed bill to end the government shutdown and newly-released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. Fmr. Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) discusses comeback bid for Congress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Senate-passed bill to end the government shutdown now heads to the House, where members could vote to reopen the government as early as tomorrow. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains why Republicans are likely paying a political price for the shutdown. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the government shutdown deal and redistricting efforts in his state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A deal to end the government shutdown moves forward in the Senate, despite sparking division inside the Democratic caucus. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) explains why he supports the deal. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) argues this deal is bad for Americans. Former U.S. Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey reacts to President Trump’s meeting with the Syrian president at 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.

Filmmaker Jon M. Chu joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation about his new film “Wicked: For Good,” how A.I. is reshaping social media and the importance of representation in storytelling after the success of “Crazy Rich Asians.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.