# Meet the Press NOW — August 14

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Podcast: [Meet the Press](https://stenobird.com/podcast/meet-the-press-169857)
Published: 2026-08-14T21:09:34+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nbcnews.com
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## Resource

President Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as the war with Iran takes a growing toll on troops, weapons and wallets. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) discusses his re-election campaign in a district Democrats view as a pickup opportunity. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges before standing trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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