In this Sunday Sitdown lookback, actor Eva Longoria joins Willie Geist to make margaritas and talk about turning 50, her childhood and the role in "Desperate Housewives" that made her a household name. Longoria also opens up about her passion for Hispanic food and culture. President Donald Trump told NBC News in an exclusive interview that he hopes the nation will heal following the death of Charlie Kirk while also pointing blame at the "radical left group of lunatics." Meanwhile, in London on Saturday, more than 100,000 people joined a far-right protest calling for freedom of speech and tighter border controls while some violently clashed with police. This comes ahead of Trump's state visit to the U.K. where there is already a large protest planned, dubbed "Trump Not Welcome." NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's powerful message after announcing the suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination was in custody. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is asking an appeals court to reject President Donald Trump's latest bid to remove her, permanently. Trump moved to fire Cook in August claiming she had committed mortgage fraud but records obtained by NBC appear to contradict that assertion. The stars will be out for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with some of the top streaming shows including "Severance," "The Penguin," "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" expected to dominate the night. At the helm of it all, popular comedian Nate Bargatze will make his Emmys debut as host and has a plan to keep the acceptance speeches on time. NBC's Chloe Melas reports for Sunday TODAY. A new state law in New York prohibits the use of smart phones from the "morning bell" until dismissal at the end of the day. New York becomes the most recent state to ban phones during school day as leaders and parents across the country work to manage the undeniable impact of those devices on kids. NBC's Vicky Nguyen reports in this week's Sunday Focus. 

In this week's Sunday Sitdown, Tony and Grammy-winning star Leslie Odom Jr. reunites with Willie Geist to reflect on the premiere of "Hamilton" on Broadway, and opens up about returning to his role of Aaron Burr a decade later as he reflects on his journey as a stage performer. President Donald Trump says he is directing the defense secretary to send federal troops to Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, a potential federal government shutdown is looming as Republicans and Democrats have until midnight on Wednesday to extend government funding. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday TODAY. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss whether the indictment of former FBI director James Comey may be the start of a retribution campaign against President Donald Trump's political enemies. Three people are dead, and several others injured after a person on a boat opened fire on a crowd at a riverfront bar in North Carolina. Officials say they have a person matching the description of the shooter in custody and there is no further threat to the public. This year's Ryder Cup is set to begin its final round on Sunday at the Bethpage Black course in New York and the American team has an uphill climb to pull off a comeback victory against Europe. Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, who was heckled by the New York crowd on Saturday, sank a big putt in a winning effort and then shared a spirited response to the rowdy gallery. President Donald Trump says he's approved a plan that will see American investors take majority ownership and control of TikTok in the United States. Trump has confirmed a few names of those who will get a slice of the popular app, including high-profile billionaires like Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, who own Fox Corp and News Corp, and Larry Ellison, whose son David recently closed on an $8 billion deal to buy Paramount and CBS. NBC's Savannah Sellers reports in this week's Sunday Focus. Army veteran Tamari "Tee" Watkins, who lost his son in 2020, is finding hope and healing on the golf course as a standard bearer at the Ryder Cup. Watkins first fell in love with the sport through PGA Hope, a free program that teaches golf to veterans and active-duty military members. NBC's Joe Fryer reports in this week's Sunday Spotlight.