President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage, Alaska to discuss a path forward for ending the war in Ukraine. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia and Ukraine Evelyn Farkas, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder and former Special Representative to Ukraine Amb. Kurt Volker join for analysis.

Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu responds to reports that his caucus may be returning to Texas after fleeing to block a vote on the new congressional map drawn by Republicans. Former Amb. Richard Haass shares his thoughts on what a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal could look like as President Donald Trump heads to talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NBC News Correspondents Courtney Kube and Julia Ainsley report from Washington, D.C., where President Trump has deployed the National Guard and federalized the city’s police.

National Guard troops begin to arrive in Washington, DC as part of President Trump’s crackdown on crime. DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson responds to President Trump’s claims about crime in the nation’s capital. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses the 2026 midterms and how voters are feeling towards the Democratic and Republican parties.

President Donald Trump announced he will deploy the National Guard and federalize the DC Metropolitan Police as part of his crackdown on crime. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with President Trump in Alaska later this week. Prime Minister Netanyahu defends his plan for the Israeli military to take over Gaza City.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and former Attorney General Eric Holder discuss the Texas Republicans’ push to draw a new congressional map that could add up to five GOP seats — and the Democrats’ plans to fight back. Lanhee Chen, Carol Lee, Tony Plohetski and Neera Tanden join the roundtable.

President Trump hosts the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House to sign a historic framework for peace. New satellite images appear to show a military show of force near Israel’s border with Gaza. International Committee of the Red Cross Spokesperson Steve Dorsey discusses the humanitarian concerns with Israel’s vow to take over Gaza City.