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Plus, Trump's political dilemma on the economy.

Trump and national Republicans pushed Indiana lawmakers for new district lines that could have allowed the party to gain two seats in next year's midterms. NBC News Senior Reporter Jane C. Timm reports for Meet the Press NOW.

In Doral, a city in Miami-Dade County with the highest concentration of Venezuelans in the country, talk about Trump's pressure campaign on Maduro is prevalent everywhere.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ACA subsidies extension bill that is being proposed in the House as Congress remains gridlocked on health care issues. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona ...

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, sanctioned six additional ships and threatened more action amid a surge in military assets to the region. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor and Gordon Lubold join Meet the Press NOW with their .. ...

Early state data reflects signs of financial strain for people who can't afford to pay hundreds of dollars more in monthly premiums once enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of the year.

The Justice Department also tried and failed last week to secure a new indictment against James in Norfolk, Virginia.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the U.S. intends to seize the oil on board the vessel and an investigative team is collecting evidence and conducting interviews.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ship is moving through a federal forfeiture process.

Two bills failed to secure the necessary 60 votes to break a filibuster and advance Thursday. Congress has no deal ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to avoid premium hikes under Obamacare.