December 29 — Meet the Moment

Congress certifies the Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. Justin Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada’s Prime Minister. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss today's election certification and the possibility of a single reconciliation bill to pass Trump's agenda.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his relationship with President-elect Trump and how it may impact the incoming Trump administration's plans on immigration and tax cuts. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says that the Democrats lost the 2024 election because there was a lack of focus on the economy. Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Federal and local authorities in Las Vegas provide an update on the investigation into the New Year’s Day vehicle explosion. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) wins election as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. The judge in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York hush money case orders his sentencing for January 10. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the speaker vote and the agenda for this congressional term. Sarah Chamberlain, Matt Gorman, Faiz Shakir and Shelby Talcott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Bourbon Street reopens with new security barriers in place after an attacker plowed his truck into a crowd of people. The FBI takes the lead in the investigation after a vehicle exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. New Orleans City Council member Eugene Green discusses questions surrounding the city’s security measures. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill gives an update into the truck attack investigation. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership status is in jeopardy as the Congress prepares to convene.

President-elect Trump prepares his plans for his first day back in office. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Mike Johnson's speakership and the new year on Capitol Hill. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi.