House Republicans rally around former President Donald Trump, defending him against the charges he faces in New York. Tensions mount between Republicans and the White House as the threat of exceeding the debt limit looms. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter discusses the Republican 2024 field and a new ad for Ron DeSantis. Margie Omero, Eugene Scott and Rick Tyler join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Meet the Press NOW — April 17

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Israel launches a limited retaliatory strike inside Iran. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House clears another procedural hurdle to advance a foreign aid bill. Symone Sanders-Townsend and Lance Trover join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Meet the Press NOW — April 19

The 12-person jury has been set for former president Donald Trump's hush money in New York. Multiple members of the Kennedy family endorse President Biden at a campaign stop in Philadelphia. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) discusses division within the Republican party as Speaker Johnson's tries to pass foreign aid legislation. Retired four-star general Jospeh Votel analyzes Israel's options following Iran's drone attack.

Meet the Press NOW — April 18

The Senate votes to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Sec. Mayorkas. Republican lawmakers in Arizona block another attempt to repeal a near-total abortion ban. Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) discusses Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempts to pass foreign aid bills through an unruly House as his speakership hangs in the balance. Western countries urge Israel to exercise restraint in its response to Iran's weekend strikes.

President Biden hits the campaign trail while former President Trump is in the courtroom for his hush money trial. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins to discuss the president's trip and Middle East policy. Speaker Johnson faces tough odds and a threat to his job over foreign aid. Ameshia Cross, Doug Heye and Jeff Mason join the Meet the Press NOW panel. Bob Kitchen, Vice President for Emergencies at the International Rescue Committee, discusses the state of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Meet the Press NOW — April 16

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial begins in New York with jury selection. The White House awaits Israel’s next move as the country’s leaders vow to retaliate against Iran for its strikes over the weekend. Bilal Saab and retired Admiral James Stavridis join Meet the Press NOW to analyze concerns of a wider war following Iran’s strikes. Cornell Belcher, Stephen Hayes and Julia Manchester join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Meet the Press NOW — April 17

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