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Meet the Press NOW – January 18

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley tries to close the gap in New Hampshire with GOP front-runner former President Trump.  A bipartisan group of lawmakers urges the House to allow proxy voting for new mothers, NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin reports. Benjy Sarlin, Eugene Robinson, Danielle Pletka and fmr. Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.)  join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the 2024 election and how a “No Labels” candidate could shake up the 2024 race.

52m
Jan 18, 2024
The Lid of all Lids: Our final show

Carrie Dann and Mark Murray say goodbye, but not before looking back at some of their favorite moments from the Lid.

4m
Jan 22, 2021
How big is the fire that Biden wants to fight?

Carrie Dann looks at poll numbers from Pew Research to see just how much distrust there is between Democrats and Republicans. 

6m
Jan 21, 2021
Post-election, pessimism numbers on the rise in latest NBC News poll

Carrie Dann looks at the right-track/wrong-track numbers in the latest NBC News poll and finds a pessimistic public.

2m
Jan 19, 2021
First Ladies: How falling spousal approval ratings reveal partisanship

In the latest NBC News poll, Jill Biden's favorability falls as partisanship rises. Carrie Dann reports.

5m
Jan 18, 2021
Then vs. Now: A look back at Trump’s presidency by the numbers

Mark Murray looks back at the last four years and recounts all the ways President Trump changed the White House.

3m
Jan 16, 2021
Half of respondents say Trump should be removed from office after Capitol riot

The latest NBC News poll shows little change in how many people believe President Trump should be removed from office. 

4m
Jan 15, 2021
For Republicans, the politics of impeachment aren't as simple as they seem

Carrie Dann looks at why ten Republicans voted for impeachment in the House of Representatives. 

4m
Jan 15, 2021
After four years, Trump's approval rating changed significantly for the first time

A new poll shows a major shift in support for President Trump, despite historically steady numbers.  

3m
Jan 15, 2021
One precedent Trump is (kind of) upholding? Skipping the inauguration of his successor

Carrie Dann looks back in time to see why some previous presidents skipped the inaugurations of their successors.  

7m
Jan 15, 2021
Biden cabinet roll-out draws contrast in split-screen America

With control of the Senate in Democratic hands, President-elect Biden has moved ahead with his cabinet plans. Carrie Dann explains.

3m
Jan 15, 2021
How GOP voter skepticism in Georgia was reflected in Wednesday's riot on the Capitol

Carrie Dann looks at the Georgia runoff exit polls and explores the thread that ties together violent protests in Washington, DC.

5m
Jan 08, 2021
New Congress brings more religion to Washington

Carrie Dann reports on the composition of the new congress and how it compares to the broader American population.

3m
Jan 05, 2021
Georgia Senate runoff costs more than a Da Vinci's worth of TV ads

Back with a big number for the week, Carrie Dann tracks the historic ad spending underway in the two Georgia Senate runoffs.

6m
Jan 04, 2021
The segregationist history of runoff elections in Georgia

Carrie Dann tells the story of Denmark Groover, one of the key figures behind Georgia's runoff rules.

9m
Dec 21, 2020
Goodbye and good riddance to 2020

Mark Murray looks back at the no-good, very-bad year.

3m
Dec 19, 2020
Nearly 8 million Americans fall into poverty since summer

Americans are struggling during the pandemic and unemployment numbers are worse than expected. Carrie Dann reports.

3m
Dec 18, 2020
Why one group of politicians is scoring high marks during the pandemic

A new Gallup poll shows that governors are polling well during the pandemic, despite the widespread anxiety around what comes next. Carrie Dann reports.

4m
Dec 16, 2020
Legitimacy fight over Biden's presidency could have long-lasting effects

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden on his electoral win, but Trump's fight over legitimacy continues.

4m
Dec 16, 2020
54: The number of women who have led a cabinet-level department

The number of the week: 54. Carrie Dann looks back at the first women who served in a presidential cabinet.

8m
Dec 14, 2020
Biden's cabinet appears to be a team of managers and buddies

With Biden’s Cabinet now almost complete – save for his picks for attorney general, Education secretary and Transportation secretary – we can now make some broader points about it.

3m
Dec 11, 2020
Veto fight over defense bill shows how Trump's influence might wane after he leaves office

Carrie Dann explains how an annual defense spending bill has turned into a test of the president's strength during his final days in office.

5m
Dec 10, 2020
Slim House majority limits chances for members' upward mobility

Carrie Dann explains why so few members of the House are making their way into the Biden administration.

4m
Dec 10, 2020
Why so many communities are skeptical about a Covid vaccine

Pew Research shows that six in ten Americans are comfortable taking a Covid vaccine, leaving a large group of skeptical people.

3m
Dec 08, 2020
Introducing: Number of the Week

On Mondays, we're going to do a slightly longer, deeper dive into a single topic than we normally do. This week? The road to 270.

8m
Dec 07, 2020
Biden win continues White House flip-flip trend

Opposites Attract: Biden keeps the steak alive of incoming presidents being the polar opposites of the president they’re replacing.

3m
Dec 06, 2020
Why everyone is talking about ... Grover Cleveland?

With reports that Trump might run again in 2024, the 22nd and 24th president is back in the news.

4m
Dec 04, 2020
Biden popular vote lead continues to grow

The outstanding popular vote could push Biden's lead over Trump past 7 million votes.

4m
Dec 02, 2020
Trump uses voter-fraud fundraising message to seed new PAC

The Trump team is using campaign-style fundraising emails to raise money for the RNC and Save America PAC.

5m
Dec 01, 2020
Record number of women will serve in the next Congress

Bipartisan barriers broken with 2020 vote.

3m
Dec 01, 2020