Joining me now, NBC News White House correspondent, Yamish Elsynor, and NBC News legal affairs correspondent Gary Grumbach, who's outside the DC Armory. So, Yamish, let's start with you. Uh, Attorney General Bondi met with DC's Mayor Bowser today.Are we getting a sense of what the level of coordination is there between DOJ and the city with this takeover of the police force. >> We are getting a sense of what this is going to look like on the ground. Um, the mayor went into that meeting with very few details ...

Political Climate & Public Sentiment - Congressman Doug Lamalfa faced strong opposition and vocal criticism at a town hall in Chico, California [1][2] - Public concerns raised included the "big beautiful bill", the Epstein files, and support for Israel [1] - The town hall environment was described as hostile, with "booze and jeers" disrupting the event [1][2] - Open town halls for Republican members of Congress are becoming increasingly challenging due to public dissatisfaction [3] Policy & Budgetary Issues - Discussions at the town hall touched upon Medicaid and budget reconciliation rules [4][5] - Congressman Lamalfa's explanations regarding budget reconciliation rules and Medicaid were not well-received by the audience [5][6] - The crowd expressed skepticism towards Republican claims of potential future Medicaid funding increases after cuts [6]

Joining me now is NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kubie who is at the Pentagon. Uh so Courtney, we heard President Trump say that Zillinsky is not going to be a part of these talks. How significant of a blow is that for Ukraine and European nations.>> It's a huge deal, Ryan. I mean, the notion that President Zalinski would agree to any kind of a potential outcome out of the meetings in Alaska seems pretty far-fetched. Imagine that would mean President Trump and Vladimir Putin would ...

Welcome back. Joining me now is Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Senator Graham, welcome back to Meet the Press. >> Thank you. >> Well, thank you so much for being here. Let's start by talking about this meeting this upcoming Friday between President Trump and President Putin. President Putin saying he is demanding that he gets to keep some of that territory that he's illegally claimed without making any concessions. Senator Graham, is it a mistake to reward President Putin with a presid ...

[Music] Breaking tonight, the man accused of murdering four people in Montana now in custody. Michael Paul Brown captured after a week on the run. Team searching the remote mountains for the Iraq war vet after he allegedly stepped into the Owl Bar and killed four people.The late breaking details tonight. Also, the shooting of a police officer at Emory's Atlanta campus, putting the university and CDC on lockdown with an active shooter warning. The breaking details on the Trump Putin summit with President Tru ...

And I'm joined now by NBC News White House correspondent Von Hillyard, NBC News reporter Matt Bodner, NBC News Chief Washington and Chief for Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell, and Michael McFall, former US ambassador to Russia, and an NBC News international affairs analyst. Thanks to all of you for starting us off today. Van, let me start with you.What more can you tell us about what's happening at the White House right now, this agreement between the US, Armenia, and Azarbaian. >> Right. I've ...

Epstein Scandal & White House Response - The White House allegedly held a meeting to discuss the Epstein scandal, despite initial denials from VP Vance [1] - Reports suggest a strategy meeting was cancelled in response to reporting about it, indicating an attempt to manage optics [1] - Trump's claims about banning Epstein from Mar-a-Lago are being questioned, fueling further scrutiny [1] - MAGA figures are expressing discontent with the administration's handling of the Epstein case, signaling a potential revolt [1] Trump's Actions & Economic Impact - Trump is accused of using Soviet-style tactics, creating an alternate reality and potentially chilling free speech [5] - The administration's interventionist approach is likened to that of strongmen in countries like Turkey and Argentina [4] - New tariffs are described as a $300 billion tax hike, disproportionately affecting working and middle-class Americans [4] - Concerns are raised about Trump's meddling in private companies, including suggesting CEOs should resign, leading to market instability [3] Free Speech & Corporate Influence - Bob Woodward criticizes Trump's First Amendment crackdowns as "pathetic" [5] - Corporations are allegedly influenced by Trump, with examples given of Paramount/Skyance merger and Colbert's cancellation [5] - A novelist who grew up in Russia draws parallels between Trump's actions and Soviet censorship, raising concerns about self-censorship [5] - There are concerns that people are afraid to voice their true feelings, leading to a distorted reality [5]

Well, the dinner meeting scheduled for vice president's residence last night about the Epstein situation didn't happen at the Vice President's residence thanks to a leak from inside the Trump White House, the Trump administration, that indicated Vice President Vance planned a dinner meeting at his residence last night with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wilds, the Trump FBI Director, the Trump Attorney General, and the Trump Deputy Attorney General, who was Donald Trump's personal criminal defense lawyer, ...

Tonight, with one Army sergeant shackled and in jail awaiting charges for shooting five of his fellow soldiers, six of his co-workers at Fort Stewart's second Armored Combat Brigade team were honored for their brave response for exceptionally meritorious service. Staff Sergeant Melissa Taylor, a trained combat medic, says she was in her office when she heard a commotion outside >> and I saw a cloud of smoke at the end of the hallway and um there was a soldier laying on the ground and I heard him yelling tha ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu states Israel intends to occupy the entire Gaza territory to assure security and remove Hamas [1] - Netanyahu claims the occupation is not planned long-term and Israel wants to hand Gaza over to Arab forces [1][2] - Many in the Israeli army oppose the plan, advocating for an end to the war [2] - Arab leaders believe an Israeli invasion would be a disaster [4] Hostage Situation & Negotiations - Hostage families are opposed to the plan, fearing Hamas would kill the remaining hostages before surrendering [3] - The US is pushing for the release of all hostages at once and a permanent ceasefire [3] - An American hostage father suggests someone is being misled about Israel's plans [4] Military Activity - Commercial satellite images show a large Israeli military force massing near the Gaza border [3]