Meet the Press NOW — July 16

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President Donald Trump doubles down on election fraud claims four months ahead of the midterm elections. Election Assistance Commission Chair, Thomas Hicks, who was ousted by Trump reacts to the president’s claims. U.S. targets key infrastructure around Iran’s main port for the seventh consecutive day of strikes. Maine U.S. Senate candidate Nirav Shah (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid to replace Platner in a “rocket primary”. 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 set to deliver a primetime address where he is expected to talk about the 2020 election. The Cook Political Report moves eight House races in favor of Democrats with less than fourth months until the November midterms. Rep. Kathy Castsor (D-Fla.) and Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), co-chars of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, join Meet the Press NOW in the latest installment of NBC’s Common Ground series ahead of the FIFA World Cup Finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The president’s nominees for attorney general, director of national intelligence and CDC director all appear on Capitol Hill for a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings. The U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iran. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) join Meet the Press NOW as part of NBC’s Common Ground series to discuss how the bipartisan housing law they played a key role in developing will address the affordability crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ICE issues a nationwide order to pause most vehicle stops following two deadly shootings in less than a week. Senate candidate Dan Kleban (D-Maine) reacts to the shooting in Maine and discusses his campaign to replace Graham Platner. The Pentagon launches a new wave of strikes in Iran for the fourth consecutive days while it also reimposes its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington mourns the sudden death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) as Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) appoints Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out the term. President Trump says the U.S. is renewing a blockade on Iran and tolling other nations for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Federal officials are investigating a deadly ICE involved shooting in Maine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dies at the age of 71, a day before his planned appearance on Meet the Press. Kristen Welker interviews President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell 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.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) reacts to President Trump removing the remaining Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms. Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood (D) explains his decision to jump back into the race after Graham Platner suspended his campaign. Georgia State Rep. Steven Sainz (R) and West Virginia State Del. Kayla Young (D) join for a Common Ground conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Maine Democratic Party's path forward after Graham Platner suspends his campaign after a sexual assault allegation. The U.S. and Iran exchange a new round of overnight strikes as concerns grow that the escalation could result in a full-scale military conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump departs Turkey after an eventful NATO summit as the U.S. military launches new strikes against Iran. Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson (D) discusses the potential opportunity to replace embattled Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner (D-Maine) amid new sexual assault allegations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.