Meet the Press NOW — Aug. 5

Senior counselor to the president Peter Navarro explains President Trump’s decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about how Democrats will respond to the ongoing redistricting efforts. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains how the proposed maps in Texas could impact the balance of power in the House.

00:00 Intro
00:58 Trump economic agenda and tariffs
06:33 WH Trade Advisor Peter Navarro
17:00 Comer subpoenas DOJ for Epstein files
21:30 Texas House Reconvenes, Rep. Gina Hinojosa
35:34 Rowdy Town Halls, Sen. Slotkin urges Dems to play offense

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