Episode

Meet the Press NOW — May 4

Podcast: Meet the Press
Published: May 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 2997
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Canonical source: https://www.nbcnews.com
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Summary

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran fires missiles and drones at U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide commercial vessels through the waterway. Spirit Airlines shuts down leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The Supreme Court temporarily blocks a lower court ruling that limited the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.