Meet the Press NOW – January 8

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. 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his relationship with President-elect Trump and how it may impact the incoming Trump administration's plans on immigration and tax cuts. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says that the Democrats lost the 2024 election because there was a lack of focus on the economy. Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Federal and local authorities in Las Vegas provide an update on the investigation into the New Year’s Day vehicle explosion. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) wins election as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. The judge in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York hush money case orders his sentencing for January 10. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the speaker vote and the agenda for this congressional term. Sarah Chamberlain, Matt Gorman, Faiz Shakir and Shelby Talcott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.