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Aug 2025
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Meet the Press NOW — August 12

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National Guard troops begin to arrive in Washington, DC as part of President Trump’s crackdown on crime. DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson responds to President Trump’s claims about crime in the nation’s capital. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses the 2026 midterms and how voters are feeling towards the Democratic and Republican ... Show More
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