Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Kristen Welker to share his perspective on peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Darrell Hammond on how political comedy has shaped 50 years of Saturday Night Live.

Top Trump administration officials meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Munich as U.S. allies try to follow mixed messages from the White House. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the country’s position in negotiating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The Department of Justice sees resignations after an order to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios makes the case why the Trump administration should not dismantle the agency.

President Donald Trump says that Russia should be readmitted to the G7 after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war ahead of the Munich Security Conference. Ana Swanson, a trade and international economics reporter for the New York Times, discusses Trump's comments on imposing "reciprocal" tariffs for U.S. trade partners. NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard reports on Elon Musk's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Trump speaks to the presidents of both Russia and Ukraine as talks of peace negotiations loom ahead. NBC News White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez and International Correspondent Raf Sanchez join Meet the Press NOW with former Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor to discuss the latest on a potential deal.

President Trump signs a DOGE-related executive order as the White House vows to appeal legal actions. President Trump and Elon Musk speak to reporters inside the Oval Office. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Elon Musk's role in reshaping the federal government. 

A federal judge finds the Trump administration violated a court order halting its federal funding freeze as legal frustrations grow in the White House. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) discusses how Democrats are approaching next month's government funding deadline. President Trump is set to announce a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports.

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s plan for a Gaza takeover. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) talks about Trump’s dismantling of USAID. Poet Amanda Gorman discusses book banning in a Meet the Moment conversation.

President Donald Trump gives Elon Musk and his DOGE commission permission to look at Pentagon. The president’s agenda starts to face legal roadblocks. Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.

A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to offer buyouts to federal workers. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and NBC News Tech Reporter David Ingram join Meet the Press NOW to report on the latest developments out of the White House. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) explains the concerns he has over Trump's OMB nominee, Russell Vought. Former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko discusses his assessment of the Russia-Ukraine war, and what resources the Ukrainian military needs to win.