Exclusive! Sen. Lindsey Graham
A top Senate Republican, Lindsey Graham (R-SC) - who just returned from Afghanistan where he was serving reserve duty as a colonel for the U.S. Air Force - weighs in on the end of combat operations in Iraq and the on-going war in Afghanistan, plus the politics of the mid-term elections.
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The man who was in charge of getting Barack Obama elected president - his 2008 campaign manager David Plouffe - joins us to discuss the challenges facing the President this year: the economy, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the fight to keep the Democrats in power on the Hill.
President Obama says he'll unveil a new plan to shore up the economy, as August's economic numbers show mixed results - unemployment rose to 9.6 percent, while private employers added 67,000 jobs. Will the president's speech next week be enough to sway voters and keep the Democrats in power this fall? Plus, which midterm races could shift the balance of power on the Hill? And which issues are most important to voters right now as they get ready to head to the polls in November? Our roundtable weighs in: CNBC's Erin Burnett; Charlie Cook of the National Journal and The Cook Political Report; The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne; and the National Review's Rich Lowry.
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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.
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Are we winning, or losing the Afghan war?
From Afghanistan: David Gregory talks with General David Petraeus on the streets of the coalition compound in Kabul.
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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.
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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.
Sept. 5: Graham, Plouffe, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., weighs in on the end of combat operations in Iraq, the ongoing war in Afghanistan and the politics of the midterm elections. Then David Plouffe, Barack Obama's 2008 campaign manager discusses the challenges facing the president this year. Plus, a roundtable: Erin Burnett, Charlie Cook, E.J. Dionne and Rich Lowry.
Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina, five years later
[Enhanced video] An in-depth look at where things now stand. Guest moderator Brian Williams speaks with two of the area's notable political leaders: Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Then, our interview with actor Brad Pitt, founder of the Make It Right Foundation. Plus, a special discussion with actor Wendell Pierce, journalist Garland Robinette and historian Douglas Brinkley.
Aug. 22: McConnell, Armey, Granholm, roundtable
[Enhanced video] An exclusive conversation with the man heading up the opposition party on the Hill, Republican Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. Then debate about spending and your taxes & the Tea Party's impact on the future of American politics. Fmr. House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, versus Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D-Michigan. Plus, a roundtable: Fmr. Rep. Rick Lazio (R-NY), Jeffrey Goldberg, Paul Gigot and Katty Kay.
Aug. 15: General David Petraeus
[Enhanced video] A special edition of "Meet the Press" from Afghanistan, with exclusive guest Gen. David Petraeus, in his first interview since taking over as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. With less than a year before the scheduled drawdown of troops, the general discusses the tough mission ahead and the U.S. strategy for winning this almost 9 year war.
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Aug. 8: Browner, Boehner, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Relief in the Gulf: How confident is the administration that this latest fix will hold? We ask President Obama's energy adviser, Carol Browner. Then, the case for GOP control of Congress in 2010. We speak exclusively with Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, the man who wants to be the next Speaker of the House. Plus, a roundtable: former Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn., Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., Andrea Mitchell and Todd Purdum.
Aug. 1: Mullen, Bloomberg, Greenspan, Rendell, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Did the leak of secret Afghan war documents endanger the lives of American troops and Afghan civilians? A special interview with Admiral Mike Mullen. Then an exclusive conversation with three key voices: NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan and Democratic Penn. Gov. Ed Rendell. Plus, a roundtable: presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and Time’s Mark Halperin.
July 25: Geithner, roundtable
[Enhanced video] President Obama signed a bill Thursday restoring and extending unemployment benefits for more than 2.5 million jobless Americans. But Republicans say the new measure will only increase the federal deficit. Are they right? And when will all those searching for jobs finally get back to work? We ask the man charged with overseeing the nation's financial well-being: Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Plus, a roundtable: David Brooks; E.J. Dionne; Anita Dunn; Marc Morial and Rick Santelli.
July 18: Cornyn, Menendez, Sessions, Van Hollen
[Enhanced video] Last week, Robert Gibbs angered Democratic leaders by declaring that his party could lose control of the House. In their first joint appearance ever, we have an exclusive debate between the four leaders charged with achieving victory for their party in Decision 2010 in both the House and Senate: Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas and Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.
July 11: Robert Gibbs, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Just four months from the 2010 midterm elections, and President Obama and the Democrats are dealing with a packed agenda. How will they fix the oil spill and the multitude of problems it has created? Can they revive the economy, reform immigration & win the war in Afghanistan? We get answers exclusively from White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. Then, a roundtable: David Brooks; former Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn., Ed Gillespie and Rachel Maddow.
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NYT: Democrats plan triage to retain House
NYT: As Democrats brace for a November wave that threatens their control of the House, party leaders are preparing a brutal triage of their own members.
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U.S. troops join Baghdad battle
Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday.
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Mideast crisis looms over Israeli settlements
Just days after Mideast peace talks began, a crisis looms: Israel hinted it will ease restrictions on West Bank building, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction.
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