Meet the Press NOW — August 28

Meet the Press NOW — August 28

Author: NBC News August 29, 2026 Duration: 49:52
The war with Iran hits the six-month mark. Democratic House candidate Chris Backemeyer discusses his campaign to unseat Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.). The Trump administration appeals an order blocking postal service regulation on mail-in ballots just 10 weeks before the midterm elections.

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