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Sen. Dan Sullivan (R- Alaska) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D- Ill.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, exclusively join Meet the Press to discuss Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) block on military promotions. Following NATO’s summit in Lithuania, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan talks about the war in Ukraine and U.S. military readiness. Christopher Nolan discusses modern-day lessons from his soon-to-be-released film “Oppenheimer,” 78 years after the Trinity test.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a six-week ban on abortion as Republican presidential candidates gather in her state. The House narrowly passed the annual defense spending bill with culture war amendments added to the legislation. Thousands of Hollywood actors are on strike after their SAG-AFTRA union failed to reach an agreement with the industry’s leading studio.

As former President Trump remains GOP front-runner, President Biden assures NATO allies of U.S. stability and commitment. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh says the Pentagon is "opening to having a dialogue with the Russian military, but ... no negotiations." Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) discusses the National Defense Authorization Act. The investigation into the bag of cocaine found at the White House earlier this month is over, but with no conclusion on who is responsible.

Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses the latest from Lithuania as President Biden reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Ukraine at NATO summit. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was “kicked out” of the Freedom Caucus after she “consistently attacked other members.” Lawmakers in Iowa pass legislation outlawing most abortions at six weeks.

NATO leaders are meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania after agreeing to invite Ukraine into the security alliance. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder discusses the latest out of the wartime summit. Dangerous flooding is overwhelming parts of Vermont as flash floods rip across the state. Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) discusses when voters can expect to see him on the campaign trail. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) clarifies his remarks on white nationalism.

Turkey agrees to advance Sweden’s NATO membership. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova discusses President Biden’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine. The president touts “Bidenomics” amid his re-election bid as voters zero in on the economy.

In an exclusive interview, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N. D.) discusses his 2024 presidential campaign and how the federal government should — or shouldn’t — play a role in the culture war. Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the Biden Economy and the president’s re-election campaign.

The world swelters under record heat. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) discusses roadblocks to climate change legislation. Tomorrow marks 500 days since Russia launched its brutal invasion into Ukraine. The White House takes credit for jobs growth as polling shows most Americans disapprove of President Biden’s economic policy. LIV Golf is under scrutiny from lawmakers as the Senate Homeland Security Committee is set to hear testimony on its pending merger with the PGA Tour.

A group of former senior U.S. national security officials have held secret talks with prominent Russians believed to be close to the Kremlin, including Putin’s top diplomat, with the aim of laying the groundwork for potential negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Conservative super PACs are looking to put a dent in Donald Trump's lead over the Republican field hitting the former president on electability and foreign policy.

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) discusses rising tensions with China ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to Beijing. White House sources say a West Wing tour guest likely brought cocaine into the executive mansion. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains what comes next after Israeli troops carry out the largest military operation in the West Bank in decades.