Meet the Press NOW — October 17

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet with President Trump at the White House as Ukraine pushes for Tomahawk missiles to aid in its war against Russia. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty after being charged with improperly retaining and transmitting classified information. Rep. Don Bacon (R - Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the war in Ukraine, U.S. relations with Venezuela and the ongoing government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel takes questions from the Oval Office. NBC News' Ryan Reilly and Monica Alba cover Trump’s foreign policy agenda and his calls to prosecute political rivals. Lawrence Hurley and Jane Timm explain the Supreme Court’s reexamination of the Voting Rights Act as multiple states contemplate redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As President Trump celebrate his Gaza peace deal, questions loom over the implementation of phase two. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) discusses the ongoing government shutdown and Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to keep the House out of session. Armed federal agents clash with protestors in Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump participates in a peace summit in Egypt as all 20 living Israeli hostages are released by Hamas. Former Arab-Israeli Negotiator Aaron David Miller analyzes what comes next in the conflict. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak reacts to President Trump declaring peace in the Middle East. Former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens discusses the difficult journey the hostages who have returned home have ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) join Meet the Press as President Trump departs for the Middle East to sign a deal aimed at freeing hostages and ending the war in Gaza — while tensions rise at home amid an ongoing government shutdown. 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 prepares to leave for the Middle East to implement his peace plan, while continuing to seek retribution against perceived enemies at home. Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb discusses the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. NBC News reporter Bridget Bowman highlights the key 2025 elections to watch, with major implications for the midterms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal grand jury indicts New York Attorney General Letitia James after President Trump called for the Justice Department to bring charges against her. After President Trump touts an Israel-Hamas peace deal that could pave the way for a ceasefire in Gaza, former Israeli Ambassador the U.S. Michael Oren and father of an American hostage Ruby Chen hope for an end to the war and release of the hostages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) react to the continuing government shutdown as Democrats and Republicans hold firm to their party’s agenda. Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson weighs in on President Trump calling for the arrest of Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson following the deployment of federal forces to Illinois. Fmr. FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to two federal charges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration considers invoking the Insurrection Act amid its push to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic-led cities. One week into the government shutdown, President Trump weighs withholding backpay for federal workers who have been furloughed. Moshe Lavi, who’s brother-in-law remains in Hamas captivity, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ongoing peace talks between Israel and Hamas and his plea to bring Omri Miran home two years after the October 7th attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Trump administration’s bid to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland faces legal challenges. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) discusses the state's lawsuits against the White House. President Trump takes questions from reporters in the Oval Office on day six of the government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.