Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist

Millions of Americans who rely on government assistance are struggling to put food on the table as the government shutdown enters Day 40. Senators are working a rare weekend session on Sunday to try and come to an agreement on a deal to end the shutdown. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC's Laura Jarrett on Sunday TODAY to discuss how the Democratic sweep on Election Day and voter concerns about affordability are adding urgency to government shutdown negotiations. The FAA is ordering an immediate inspection of all MD-11's after the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14 people. UPS and FedEx previously said they were grounding that model of plane. A 22-year-old man is facing several counts of vehicular homicide after a crash that left four people dead in Tampa, Florida. Investigators say they attempted to pull over the man, who was suspected of drag racing, when he sped away, lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a crowd outside a popular bar. King Charles, Prince William and the royal family came together for a solemn Remembrance Day, honoring those who served and died in the armed forces. This marks the first time they appeared together since Charles' brother Andrew was stripped of his title. NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports for Sunday TODAY. After Tom Brady announced that his dog Junie is a clone of his pit bull mix Lua who died in 2023, there's renewed debate over the morality of the controversial cutting-edge tech. NBC's Emilie Ikeda reports in this week's Sunday Focus. 

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, comedian Leanne Morgan joins Willie Geist to discuss her long road to stardom, from booking gigs at night while raising her three children during the day, to landing her own sitcom with famed producer Chuck Lorre. Now, she has a new Netflix special, "Unspeakable Things." Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the growing rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base over the release of the Epstein files. President Donald Trump has pardoned two more people connected to the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol. The president pardoned Dan Wilson for a second time, this time for gun charges not related to the attack. Trump also pardoned Suzanne Kaye, another January 6th defendant who had been sentenced to prison for threatening FBI agents online. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is back home from the hospital after he was injured from a cardiac episode during a walk on Thursday. Fetterman posted to X on Saturday saying he has had a full recovery and showing a large scar on his face after getting 20 stitches. A suspect, identified as Cedric Irving Jr., was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of beloved football coach John Beam. Police say Beam was shot at the fieldhouse at Laney College in Oakland, where he served as athletic director and gained famed from the Netflix show "Last Chance U." NBC's Steven Romo reports for Sunday TODAY. The National Association of Realtors says the median age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has reached 40, an all-time high. This past week, President Donald Trump also floated a 50-year mortgage, up from the standard 30, as a way to help homebuyers. So, what has changed in recent years and what are the implications for a generation of young Americans? NBC's Shaquille Brewster reports in this week's Sunday Focus. 

In Part 1 of this edition of Sunday Sitdown Live, superstar standup comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Willie Geist and a packed audience at City Winery in New York City for a conversation about his Fathertime bourbon company, his family, growing up in Indiana with a secret dream of comedy and his whisky-centered special, "Live from Old Forester: The Bourbon Set." At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded in a series of Israeli strikes in Gaza. The Israeli military said it was responding after an armed terrorist shot at troops in Southern Gaza. Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, shared in an essay that she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2024. The married mother of two has largely avoided the Kennedy spotlight, working as an environmental journalist. NBC's Valerie Castro reports for Sunday TODAY. A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is in police custody, accused of stabbing two of his teammates before their game on Saturday. Daniel Mincey faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder. Both players are said to be in stable condition. Max Verstappen won Las Vegas' Formula 1 Grand Prix in a thrilling race where he held a steady lead. Lando Norris finished second, but he was later disqualified on a technicality. One week before Thanksgiving, President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani both found common ground at a White House meeting on Friday, tapping into Americans' anger over the cost of living. Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products including bananas, beef and coffee as prices for many staples are on the rise. NBC's Christine Romans reports in this week's Sunday Focus.

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss his rise in Hollywood from the hit series "Normal People" to the blockbuster "Gladiator 2" and now his role as William Shakespeare in "Hamnet." Mescal also shares how he is preparing for the role of another iconic English artist, Paul McCartney, in a four-part "Beatles" biopic. President Donald Trump sent out a warning that everyone from airlines to drug traffickers should consider the airspace over Venezuela closed. The president has no authority over their skies, but his message comes as he has threatened U.S. strikes inside the country and puts pressure on its leader Nicolás Maduro. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss how President Donald Trump is shifting immigration policy after the deadly attack on National Guard soldiers by a suspect who is an Afghan national. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are meeting in Florida with Ukrainian officials to discuss a proposed peace deal with Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reports that Russia launched a series of attacks killing at least two people in Kyiv. Russia's defense minister claims the strikes were in response to a Ukrainian naval drone assault on Russian tankers in the Black Sea. College football's Rivalry Weekend saw the biggest programs across the country duel it out on the gridiron for a chance at glory and for some, a chance at the playoffs. NBC's Steve Patterson reports for Sunday TODAY. Democratic lawmakers put out a video two weeks ago reminding American troops they can refuse an illegal order from their commander. President Donald Trump has since accused the members of sedition, the FBI has opened an investigation into them and the Pentagon has threatened a court martial of Sen. Mark Kelly. What prompted the video and what is behind the controversy? NBC's Courtney Kube reports in this week's Sunday Focus.