Meet the Press NOW – March 18

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) joins Meet the Press NOW after winning her Senate primary on Tuesday. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Capitol Hill for the first time since the start of war with Iran. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, is questioned by senators before a vote on his nomination later this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump lashes out at NATO allies for rejecting his demand to assist in protecting the Strait of Hormuz, and now says he doesn’t need anyone’s help. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews tonight’s Illinois primary races. NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Mel Zanona reports on where things stand as President Trump continues to push Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump calls on the international community to secure the Strait of Hormuz on Day 17 of the Iran war as gas prices continue to soar. NBC News reports that the president is presented with "off-ramps" to the war on a daily basis. President Trump takes questions in the Oval Office from reporters. 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 details her exclusive phone interview with President Trump. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman join as energy prices surge and markets tumble as the war with Iran triggers the largest oil supply disruption in history. Lanhee Chen, Sam Jacobs, Faiz Shakir and Melanie Zanona 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.

The Trump administration downplays concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon is set to deploy approximately 5,000 U.S. sailors & marines to the region. Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Democratic party following her primary win. Fmr. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson highlights how the current lapse in DHS funding could raise national security concerns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton tells Meet the Press NOW he believes President Trump has “not nearly enough” made the case for America’s conflict with Iran as the war continues to destabilize the Middle East and global markets. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) says he believes in “protecting the power of the Senate” by keeping the filibuster as President Trump continues to pressure Republicans to eliminate it and pass the SAVE Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday will be the "most intense day" of U.S. strikes on Iran. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and President Trump's efforts to pass the SAVE America Act. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki previews the special election for former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat and midterm primaries in Mississippi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a bonus for Meet the Press fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Trace of Suspicion, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz.   After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast.    If you like what you hear, just search Trace of Suspicion to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices continue to react to the ongoing war in Iran as President Trump says he thinks “the war is very complete, pretty much.” Two men from Pennsylvania have been arrested in connection with an ISIS-inspired act of terrorism outside Gracie Mansion in New York. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the latest NBC News poll on President Trump’s job approval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.