Meet the Press NOW — September 18

President Donald Trump says he’s banning three media outlets from the White House. Kansas senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) reacts to Vice President Vance’s attacks over his Christian faith. President Trump reiterates promise to give $5,000  checks to Americans if Republicans win 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 slams the Federal Reserve after the board unanimously voted to hike interest rates for the first time in three years. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) discusses how the Bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence is responding to warnings by tech leaders that AI may pose an existential threat to humanity. Charles Booker (D-Ky.) discusses his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a news chopper crash in Los Angeles that killed three people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces a hike in interest rates, defying pressure from President Trump. Former Biden administration economic adviser Jared Bernstein shares his assessment of the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A summit on the risks of AI unites voices across the political spectrum. Technology ethicist Tristan Harris discusses possible AI guardrails as Congress grapples with regulation. President Trump lashes out at the Supreme Court after it blocked the administration from using the postal service to regulate mail-in ballots. A new CBO report says the Iran war will continue to drive up inflation for Americans. 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 dismisses new warnings as AI leaders sound the alarm about the lack of regulation around artificial intelligence. Oil and fuel prices continue to rise amid concerns the war with Iran may be expanding. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the Supreme Court blocked the use of a new Republican-drawn map that Missouri used in the primary elections. 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 has interviews with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Ex-Anthropic researcher and whistleblower Jacob Coxon shares his fears of unregulated artificial intelligence. Marc Short, Ashley Etienne and Jonathan Martin 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.

Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus?Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake will bring on newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms.This week, Garrett’s looking at how Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves to keep or take control of Congress next year, respectively, and he's speaking with two people at the crux of those decisions: former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair and California Democratic congressman Pete Aguilar.Blair left the West Wing to run President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc. He’s got $400 million to spend, a president itching to hit the campaign trail and a plan to keep Republican majorities in Washington for two more years. Meanwhile, Aguilar’s role as chair of the House Democratic Caucus means he’s in charge of crafting the party's message as it faces tough polling, deeper GOP coffers and new congressional maps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas as President Trump tries to rally his base with a promise of a $5,000 dividend if the GOP keeps control of Congress. Meanwhile, the GOP loses a major redistricting battle in Missouri after the Supreme Court blocked the use of a new map. Former White House chiefs of staff Andy Card and Leon Panetta join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their mission to “not let America forget” the terror attacks of Sept. 11 after 25 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amid record fuel prices, President Donald Trump travels to Dallas to headline the first-ever Republican midterm convention. Following New Hampshire’s primary elections, NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki previews where the Senate race is headed. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) discusses the competitive Senate race in his state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republicans are set to gather in Dallas for their midterm convention even as President Trump is facing political headwinds ahead of November. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the key primaries in New Hampshire. Karishma Manzur (D-N.H.) and Scott Brown (R-N.H.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bid to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.