Exclusive! This Sunday: Axelrod, Bloomberg, McDonnell on 2012, the 'Trump effect'
An exclusive conversation with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Virginia Governor and Vice-Chairman of the Republican Governor’s Association, Bob McDonnell (R-VA), and Former White House Senior Advisor, David Axelrod, on the changing 2012 political landscape and the "Trump Effect" in the current discourse.
Exclusive! Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)
The Freshman senator from Florida and rising star in the Republican Party weighs in on the GOP’s leading candidates for 2012, public backlash against their budget plan, and the effect his Tea Party will have on the general election.
Comedy, politics with Seth Meyers
Head Writer for Saturday Night Live, Seth Meyers, sat down with David to talk about hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner and the power of political parodies. He told Gregory his main priority is "not to bomb." Click for a preview of Saturday's gig and Sunday's MTP appearance.
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Obama campaigning against 'silliness' now
The administration finally addressed the birther issue head-on Wednesday morning as the 2012 race heats up. On the Daily Rundown, David Gregory says the president's statement spoke directly to independent voters.
A Second Take on Meeting the Press: From an up-close look at Rachel Maddow's sneakers to an in-depth look at Jon Krakauer's latest book — it's all fair game in our "Meet the Press: Take Two" web extra. Log on Sundays to see David Gregory's post-show conversations with leading newsmakers, authors and roundtable guests. Videos are available on-demand by 12 p.m. ET on Sundays.
Smiley: 'Fail Up' by learning from failures
Author Tavis Smiley shares with David Gregory some of the things he's learned by failing throughout his life, and talks about some of President Obama's failures.
The University of Minnesota hosted a forum with Meet the Press for part of the Across America series — special discussions with key political and community leaders — on Thursday, May 27, 2010. David Gregory spoke to Minnesota Governor Pawlenty about politics, the Republican Party, and some of the major issues facing the country, including the economy, immigration, and national security.
A conversation with Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty
Full video: David Gregory talks to Minnesota Governor — and potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate — Tim Pawlenty. The lawmaker addresses the federal government, financial regulation, the Gulf oil spill, and other controversial topics.
April 24: McCain, Conrad, Coburn, roundtable
Sen. John McCain joins us live to share the latest on his trip to Libya. Then, Sens. Conrad and Coburn, two members of the "Gang of Six" negotiations, face off on the budget debate. Plus, a roundtable: David Brooks, Eugene Robinson, Alex Castellanos and Anita Dunn.
April 17: Geithner, roundtable
[Enhanced video] : The president's point-man on the economy,Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, joins us to discuss upcoming budget battles.Then, a roundtable with Fmr. chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan; Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Fmr. Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-MI); author Jon Meacham; and author of the new book "Fail Up," PBS’s Tavis Smiley.
April 10: Plouffe, Ryan, roundtable
[Enhanced video] : White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe joins us to discuss how President Obama plans to get the federal government back on track. Then, an exclusive interview with Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Chairman of the House Budget Committee. Plus, a roundtable: Tim Shriver, Jim Cramer, Helene Cooper, and Chuck Todd.
April 3: Durbin, Rogers, roundtable
[Enhanced video] : Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins us for an exclusive interview as the battle over the budget approaches yet another deadline. Then: An exclusive interview with the chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the House, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI). Plus, a roundtable: Marc Morial, Mike Murphy, E.J. Dionne, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Daniel Yergin.
March 27: Clinton, Gates, Lugar, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates join us as President Obama faces criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his decision to use force in Libya. Then, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) will join us exclusively. Plus, a roundtable: Bob Woodward, Ted Koppel, Tom Ricks and Savannah Guthrie.
March 20: Mullen, Kerry, Levin, Sessions, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The very latest on the military campaign in Libya from the president's top military adviser, Admiral Mike Mullen. Then, Sens. Levin, Sessions and Kerry on the escalation. Plus, a roundtable: Jim Miklaszewski, Andrea Mitchell, Helene Cooper, Michael Hayden and Richard Haass.
March 13: Amb. Fujisaki, Daniels, Schumer, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The latest on the growing crisis in Japan with Lester Holt, Amb. Ichiro Fujisaki and nuclear reactor expert Marvin Fertel. Then, potential GOP presidential contender Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels joins us live for an exclusive interview. Also, New York Senator Chuck Schumer joins us for a live interview. Plus, a roundtable: Dan Balz, Michele Norris.
March 6: Daley, Bachmann, roundtable
[Enhanced video] In an exclusive interview with the new White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, we get the latest from the White House on what's next in the budget battle and will the president, once again, assume the role of deal-maker-in-chief in this showdown? Then, a Republican response from the head of the Tea Party caucus in the House, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. Plus, a roundtable: Eugene Robinson and David Brooks.
Feb. 27: Walker, McCain, roundtable
[Enhanced video] What's next for the standoff in Wisconsin? Gov. Scott Walker joins us exclusively. Then, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee and one of the first U.S. senators to go to the Middle East since the unrest began, joins us from Cairo. Plus, a roundtable: Haley Barbour, Emanuel Cleaver, Lawrence O'Donnell, Richard Trumka and Kim Strassel.
NYT: Republicans seek wider field for 2012 race
Some party leaders worry that Republicans are making a bad first impression by appearing tentative about their prospects against President Barack Obama.
Gadhafi son, grandkids killed in NATO strike
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi survived a NATO missile strike Saturday that killed his youngest son and three grandchildren and wounded friends and relatives, Libya's spokesman said.
John Paul II beatified before 1 million faithful
The late Pope John Paul was officially beatified on Sunday at a ceremony attended by an estimated one million people in St Peter's Square.