President-Elect Trump pushes back on claims of Elon Musk’s growing influence. House Speaker Mike Johnson fights to keep his job after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. A House Ethics Committee report finds evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) may have violated state laws on prostitution and statutory raps. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright.

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker sits down with bipartisan duo Sen. Raphael Warncok (D-Ga.) and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) to explore how Americans can find common ground in a deeply divided nation. Doris Kearns Goodwin, Russell Moore and Antonia Hylton join the roundtable.

House Republicans attempt to move forward with their latest plan to extend government funding. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) join Meet the Press NOW to react to the latest proposal. A U.S. delegation visits Syria for their first meeting since Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet profiles President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

President-elect Donald Trump comes out in support of the new government funding plan from House Republicans. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) join Meet the Press Now to discuss the looming potential government shutdown. Asheville, North Carolina Mayor Esther Manheimer explains how critical disaster relief funding being debated in Congress is for her community.

Reps. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as economic uncertainty looms over President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. House Republicans recommend the FBI investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) over her involvement in the January 6 Committee.

Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) says he feels "reassured" after law enforcement officials briefed lawmakers on the recent drone sightings. Russia promises retaliation after Ukraine claims responsibility for assassinating a senior general.