Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist S2025E7: February 16, 2025

Overview

A sprawling storm pounded the Southeast leading to intense flash flooding. Nearly half a million people across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are experiencing power outages. NBC's George Solis reports for Sunday TODAY. As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk work to downsize the federal government, tens of thousands of federal workers find themselves unemployed. Meanwhile, President Trump blindsided allies after revealing a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announcing they agree to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. NBC's Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist with a preview of her exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his concern about being cut out of negotiations between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Their meeting comes just one day after three more hostages were released by Hamas. Pope Francis has been ordered to get complete rest as he continues to recover in a hospital from bronchitis. NBC's Meagan Fitzgerald reports for Sunday TODAY. The 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament between the United States and Canada had multiple fights break out after the U.S. national anthem was booed by fans.