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Here’s the Scoop from NBC News is a daily news podcast that delivers quick, clear, and conversational updates on top stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Yasmin Vossoughian, the show features NBC's trusted correspondents and reporters from across the country and around the world. It covers a wide range of topics including breaking news, politics, personal finance, sports, and technology. The podcast aims to help listeners make sense of the issues and people shaping our world.
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How Inflation Is Shaping Battleground Races; Is Ukraine Getting Cut Off From Allies?
Consumer prices are up 3.7% from a year ago, according to the latest inflation numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s largely driven by gas prices, which rose 9.1% in September. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down how the GOP is dealing with rising inflation as early voters head to the polls. Plus, Ukraine says that Elon Musk’s SpaceX limited critical Sta
Why Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigned; Food Pantries Are Struggling with ‘A Perfect Storm’ of Hunger; And Christy Turlington is Tackling Maternal Mortality
Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned from her post as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, after being accused of asking a Trump donor for $100K in exchange for access to the president and taking luxury trips from Greek tycoons, all of which she denies. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains why the White House called for her to step down now and what’s next for the longtime Trump loyali
Saudis Respond to Houthi Attacks; Florida Deals With Aftermath of Deadly Hurricane
The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched two hits on a Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia over the weekend, killing 13 people. NBC News chief international correspondent Kier Simmons looks into whether the deadliest attacks on a regional U.S. ally since the war with Iran began could open up another front. Plus, states are cleaning up from Hurricane Isaias, which hit Florida and Alabama over the past we
Election Edition: Can You Trust the Vote?
As early voting gets underway ahead of the midterms, Garrett Haake goes behind the scenes of America’s elections to ask a fundamental question: Can voters trust the results? Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt explains how officials are preparing for everything from cyberattacks and AI-generated misinformation to voter intimidation and potential federal interference. Then, NBC Ne
AI Hurricane Tracking; Livestreaming an Execution; Michelle Buteau ‘Survives and Thrives’ in Comedy
As Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the Gulf Coast, AI models are being used for the first time to track the storm’s progress. NBC meteorologist Bill Karins explains how they differ from conventional models and why the National Hurricane Center is optimistic about the use of AI. Then, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the first military execution by firing squad since World War II - and he
Fact Checking Trump’s Drug Price Claims; Could Putin Use a Stalemate To Push Beyond Ukraine?
President Donald Trump has been telling voters that the drug prices on TrumpRx.gov are the lowest in the world. But that’s not the case, according to a recent analysis of more than two dozen medications on the site. NBC News health and medical reporter Berkeley Lovelace Jr. breaks down where and why the savings are lower than the president has claimed.Then, Russia has been intensifying attacks on
Why Republicans Are Breaking With Trump; And, What Are Students Protesting in France?
Republican candidates in Maine, Michigan, Iowa and Georgia separated themselves from President Trump’s most unpopular policies in debates on Tuesday night. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains how GOP candidates are threading the needle on issues like the war in Iran, data centers and tariffs as the midterms inch closer.Plus, hundreds of schools in France have been closed
Cornell Students Call On President to Resign; Inside Israel and Gaza for Oct. 7 Anniversary
Anger over Cornell University’s handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault is rippling across campus. Thousands of students have gathered to protest and faculty have introduced a resolution declaring a no-confidence vote in the university administration. NBC News correspondent Maggie Vespa joins from Ithaca, New York, to explain what students are demanding — and how the university is responding. P
Supreme Court Kicks Off a New Term; Latino Voters Swing Away From GOP
The Supreme Court is back in session, with a docket of cases ranging from voting access to President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. While the conservative-majority court largely upheld the president’s agenda last term, it also dealt him losses on key priorities. NBC News senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley parses why this year is likely to yield more wins for the administration.Then,
Election Edition: Will Democrats (Finally) Turn Texas Blue?
For decades, Texas has been the deep-red heart of the Republican Party. For Democrats, it’s the white whale.But this midterm cycle, political observers think they may have a chance. In the Senate contest, most polls show Democratic State Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton by a few points. And in the race for governor, Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is in surpr
Why Top Dems Are Spending in Texas; Dateline Investigation into Sexual Assault Cold Case
President Trump is on a major campaign blitz to help Republicans hold on to their narrow majority in Congress. One of the first stops on his tour: Texas, where Attorney General Ken Paxton is locked in an unexpectedly close Senate race with Democrat James Talarico. Now, top Democrats are funding ads in support of Talarico. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains why Democrat
How a Tennessee Execution Failed; Renee Good’s Family Sues U.S. Government Over Minneapolis Shooting
Tennessee’s governor called off executions for the rest of the year after Christa Pike, the only woman on death row in the state, survived a lethal injection execution attempt Wednesday. It’s the second time this year that an execution in Tennessee has gone awry. NBC News senior reporter Erik Ortiz explains what happened inside the death chamber and what this means for future executions in the sta
How FlyDubai Flight Averted Crash After Co-Pilot Stabbing; Are DHS’s Pro-Trump ‘PSAs’ Legal?
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a pilot was attacked by his co-pilot in the cockpit, sending the plane plummeting more than 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds. NBC international correspondent Matt Bradley takes us onboard Flight FZ1073 as the incident unfolded and explains why investigators are not ruling out terrorism.Next, the Tr
What to Know About America.gov and its AI; Mr. Smith Takes On Washington
The Trump administration is pitching its new website, America.gov, as an AI-powered one-stop shop for tasks like renewing your passport and signing up for Medicare. White House correspondent Monica Alba walks us through how the new site works — and how it fits into the AI summit President Donald Trump held at the White House.Then, former special counsel Jack Smith went head-on with Republican sena
DA Reopens Sexual Assault Investigation at Cornell And Why Some Republicans Are Breaking with Trump
A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into an alleged “gang-rape” at Cornell University in 2024 after a former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the university and others earlier this month. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris explains how the initial Title IX investigation differed from a criminal investigation and what role new evidence, includin
Election Edition: Democrats’ Israel Dilemma
As Democrats grapple with what their party stands for, one issue continues to divide them: Israel. The first signs of a fissure came after Israel began its invasion of Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks. Some progressive Democrats demanded a more forceful U.S. response to what they saw as war crimes being committed with the help of American weapons and military aid. By the fall of 2024, a larg
What Spiking Mortgage Rates Do to Homebuying, And Russian Propaganda Hits Home in Ukraine
Homebuyers, beware! Mortgage rates topped 7.45% this week, a new high that is throwing a curveball in an already fragile real estate market. NBC News chief business correspondent Christine Romans explains what’s driving the spike and how it fits into the broader economic picture.Then, an NBC News report found that thousands of Ukrainian prisoners have been forced to denounce the war effort in Russ
What’s Behind Zuckerberg’s AI Optimism?; Is the Battle for White House Press Access Over?
Despite growing calls for regulation, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern that he thinks AI companies should police themselves. Joanna shares where Zuckerberg sees the company’s AI future going and why Meta’s history of privacy concerns may make it harder for users to trust its AI agents.Plus, a federal judge ruled to temporarily reinstate White House press acces
Iran Enters the War of Words; The AI Agenda for the Trump-Xi Summit
At the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to President Donald Trump’s verbal threats, sending a message of strength, while also casting Iran as a victim of the U.S. and Israel’s aggression. Bilal Saab, senior managing director of TRENDS US, an organization that analyzes global issues, explains how the verbal barbs factor into the ongoing neg
Trump’s U.N. Address Was Full of Threats and Promises; How Perimenopausal Women Can Take Back Their Life
In an address to the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump touted his administration’s foreign involvements — from taking over Venezuelan oil reserves to a new Greenland deal to possible future actions in Cuba. But what stood out the most was his warning to Iran, saying he was debating whether to “annihilate” the country or make a deal. NBC News senior White House correspondent Ga
What’s at Stake With Trump’s Media Ban and Why the U.S. Hasn’t Helped Saudi Arabia Against the Houthis
Media organizations MS NOW, CNN and Politico are suing the Trump administration after some of their reporters were banned from the White House, arguing the president is violating their First Amendment rights. Today, the White House press TV pool, including NBC News, is suspending pooled coverage of President Donald Trump in response. Kelly O’Donnell, NBC News chief justice and national affairs cor
Election Edition: It’s affordability, stupid!
If there’s one issue driving this election, it’s affordability. With prices for everything from gas and groceries to healthcare and childcare rising, many Americans feel the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, Democrats think this could be the key to their comeback, while President Donald Trump calls affordability a “hoax” — but is still pitching $5,000 payments for every voter if
Iran Government-Led Rally Sends Defiant Message to U.S.; How to Reset the AI Doomsday Clock
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched in the streets of Tehran today in a rally organized by the Iranian government to show a united front against the U.S. and Israel. NBC News international editor Babak Dehghanpisheh explains who those protesters are – and how Iranians are really feeling about the state of the war. Then, amid the recent rise of AI “doomerism,” Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-c
Why the House Packed Up After a 3-Day Workweek; Canada Cozies Up to Europe
House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceled votes scheduled for today and sent representatives home early – ending the last session of Congress before the midterms. Johnson claims the House finished its business, but Democrats say it’s because Republicans are trying to sidestep a vote on a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin breaks down why M
Fed Raises Rates to Fight Inflation and Trump to Sell Heavy Bombs to Israel
President Donald Trump has been calling for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but on Wednesday, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defied the president, announcing the first rate hike since 2023. NBC News business reporter Allie Canal explains why this decision came now and how American consumers could be affected. Then, the Trump administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel — inc
Supreme Court Allows Mail-In Voting; EPA Rolls Back Limits on Power Plant Emissions
After months of legal back-and-forth about mail-in voting, the Supreme Court has blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting the practice. NBC News senior political reporter Jane C. Timm shares how states are responding – and why this may not be the end of the story on mail-in ballots.Then, the Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back a Biden-era rule placing limits on greenhouse
Why Congress Isn’t Meeting the AI Moment; And, Why Saudi Arabia’s Oil Is a New Iran Target
AI industry leaders like the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI have been responding to recent warnings about AI ending humanity by calling for collaboration among top companies and government regulators. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress — just back from summer recess — is unlikely to pass meaningful AI legislation anytime soon. Then, Saudi Arabia has become a
Election Edition: Can Dems Retake Congress – or Will the Trump Effect Help the GOP Defy History?
Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus?Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake will bring on newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms.Th
How the 9/11 Generation Is Passing Down Their Shared History
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a generation has grown up in the shadow of the event. To commemorate the anniversary, our guests reflect on how 9/11 affected their childhoods and how becoming parents or interacting with a younger generation has shifted their perspective.When Matthew John Bocchi lost his dad, an employee at Cantor Fitzgerald in the World Trade Center, on 9/11, he was
The Texas ‘Trumpapalooza,’ And Will AI ‘Kill Us All’ Within A Decade?
The first ever Republican midterm convention is taking place this week in Texas. The GOP is hoping to motivate President Donald Trump’s base and less engaged voters to turn out in November — including by asking supporters to pretend Trump is “on the ballot.” NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down whether the convention is more likely to help or hurt the GOP’s chances of
More Strikes, Higher Oil Prices in Iran War; Why an Algorithm is Cutting Disability Benefits
The U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent oil prices to about $100 a barrel. The U.S. and Iran are both dealing with domestic economic pressure, but NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley explains why it’s not enough to get them back to the negotiating table. Then, hundreds of people with disabilities in Nebraska have had their Medica
Could New Hampshire Change the Midterm Calculus and Refugee Stories of Survival 5 Years after Afghanistan
Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s another test of President Donald Trump’s grip on the party, while Democrats' fight is between an establishment and a progressive candidate. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down those familiar midterm themes and expl
Labor Day Special: Will AI Bring About a New Industrial Revolution?
Happy Labor Day! The annual celebration of American workers is rooted in the late 1800s, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday after technology introduced during the Industrial Revolution massively reorganized how people worked. Some say we’re seeing that reorganization again today, with the introduction of artificial intelligence. And just like back then, there are people who say AI w
Introducing: Here’s the Scoop Election Edition
Will Democrats retake the House, Senate and statehouses across the country this November — or will Republicans harness the “Trump effect” to defy history and hold on to power? How will issues like the economy, the war with Iran, America’s relationship with Israel and the rise of AI shape voter decisions? And where will the fight for power in Washington be decided? In Here’s the Scoop Election Edit
Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case; And, How Private Equity Transformed Youth Sports
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case declared a mistrial today after the jury sent a third note to the court saying it was deadlocked. Clancy’s defense team tried to appeal to a higher court, but was almost immediately denied. What kept the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict? And what comes next for Lindsay Clancy? NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris explains. Then, we take a look at ho
Why NYC and L.A. Are Banning AI in Schools, Plus Ukrainians Are Forced Underground
New York City and Los Angeles school districts have launched moratoriums on AI in schools — in NYC through eighth grade, in L.A. including high school. WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould explains what’s in the New York ban and how it fits into a wider pushback against technology in schools nationwide. Then, Ukrainians are living under the most intense Russian bombardment since the war began. NB
Iran Says U.S. Strike Hit Wedding Celebration; A Look at the Megadonors Shaping the Midterms
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has ramped back up this week. Iranian officials have accused the U.S. military of striking a wedding party in Kuhestak, in the southern part of the country, Tuesday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. U.S. Central Command is investigating, according to a U.S. official, who said the military had been conducting strikes in the vicinity. NB
Grand Canyon Rescue Operations; How to Quell Settler Violence in the West Bank
Search teams in the Grand Canyon are still looking for at least one unaccounted person after rescuing dozens from deadly flash floods that swept through the national park, leaving behind a trail of destruction and killing two people. Now there are questions about whether the flood warning systems in place were working properly, and whether the park service did enough to alert hikers to potential r
U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal; In Nepal, the Search for Survivors Grows Frantic
As oil and gas prices continue to be driven by the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has announced an oil deal with Venezuela, which would give the U.S. roughly 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez touted the deal as an economic growth opportunity for Venezuela. But NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains why it won’t bring
Taking Stock After Six Months of War with Iran; How Sports Betting Is Influencing the Midterms
It’s been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and thousands of people, bringing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and depleting American weapons stockpiles. NBC News contributor Hooman Majd looks at why the U.S. strategy hasn’t worked – and why Iranians aren’t rising up against their country’s new leadership. Plus, the sports betting i
Flash Flooding Overwhelms Nepal, and Jury Deliberates in Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial
Devastating flash floods and mudslides wreaked havoc along the Nepal-China border this week, leaving hundreds dead and more than 1,000 missing. More than 500 foreigners are among the missing, including, by one estimate, roughly 65 Americans. NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer explains why the destruction happened without warning and what role climate change may have played.
Then, jury deli
Meta’s $18 Billion Social Media Addiction Settlement and How the ‘Trump Effect’ Secured Darline Graham’s Primary Win
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, just agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a multistate lawsuit over teen social media addiction. While Meta denies wrongdoing, it has agreed to make changes on its platforms for younger users, like time limits and disabling “like” counts. But will those protections be enough? And will other social media companies follow suit? NBC News tech reporter D
Canada Retaliates in Trade War, the Battle Over Mail-In Ballots and Dolly Parton’s Legacy
Canada hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs on $20-billion worth of U.S. goods, ranging in rates from 15% to 50%. The announcement came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ended negotiations over “unfair” and “uneconomic” terms that he says the U.S. tried to impose and the Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Canada that went into effect Saturday. As Canada looks for new global trading par
Economic “D-Day” for Iran; Why Vigilantes are Vandalizing Flock Cameras
The Trump administration has unveiled a new wave of secondary sanctions to further isolate Iran from the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the government will target companies that still do business with Iran, but stopped short of naming names. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains why Iran is dismissing the economic threa
U.S.-Canada Tariff Talks Jolt the Auto Industry; Drive to Decision Day at the Iowa State Fair
The U.S. and Canada are facing a midnight deadline before President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs are set to go into effect, affecting $20 billion worth of imports from Canada. A major sticking point in negotiations is the auto industry, which has already been struggling with the higher costs of tariffs. Nora Eckert, Reuters autos correspondent, explains what’s at stake for the sector and how the tar
What $40 Trillion in U.S. Debt Means for America’s Bottom Line; Drive to Decision Day in Toledo, Ohio
The U.S. national debt hit $40 trillion for the first time this week. The debt has more than doubled in the past decade, due to spending under both the Trump and Biden administrations. NBC News chief business correspondent Christine Romans explains how the national debt trickles down to affect American households. Then, we continue on our “Drive to Decision Day” roadtrip down I-80 with NBC News se
Florida Primary Shifts Dems' Midterm Priorities and Drive to Decision Day in Ohio
Could a shocking upset in Florida’s U.S. Senate primary, with democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeating moderate candidate Alex Vindman, force Democrats to switch strategies in their effort to win back control of Congress? NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why certain progressive candidates won while others fell short and how President Donald Trump’s endorsements affe
Lindsay Clancy & Hayden Panettiere Highlight Postpartum Crisis; Drive to Decision Day in Pennsylvania
The trial of Lindsay Clancy and the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere have thrust conversations about maternal mental health and postpartum care to the forefront. Dr. Sarah Oreck, a board-certified psychiatrist and expert on maternal mental health, breaks down how to recognize and support different postpartum diagnoses and why new mothers may not be getting the care they need in our medica
Are Trump and Netanyahu Back on the Same Page?; Drive to Decision Day: New Jersey’s 7th
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and special envoy Jared Kushner agreed that the Gaza Strip’s “demilitarization” should start with Hamas handing over weapons under the supervision of an American military general, according to a senior Israeli official familiar with their hourslong meeting Monday. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley explains why that meeting could be a signal
Mangione Admits to Killing Brian Thompson; How Afghan Women Are Bypassing Taliban Restrictions
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty today to federal stalking charges in the case surrounding the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He said in court that he “shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan in his back.” NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris explains how Mangione’s plea kicks off a double jeopardy fight in New York state court, where he still faces murder charges. Plus, when the Taliban reass
Luigi Mangione to Plead Guilty in N.Y. Federal Case; How Crypto Is Influencing the Midterms
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty Friday in the federal case in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources familiar with the matter. It is unclear if Mangione will plead guilty to one or both of the two stalking-related charges in his federal case, but the expected plea comes less than a month before his New York state murder trial is set
Democratic Divides on Display in This Week’s Primaries; Plus, Paramount’s Ultimatum
Democrats’ differences were on full display in Tuesday’s primaries. In Wisconsin, the establishment-backed candidate David Crowley defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong. But in Minnesota’s Senate primary race, progressives celebrated a win. NBC News National Politics Reporter Bridget Bowman explains what these and other races tell us about voters’ focus on electability ahead of November. Pl
Colombians Mobilize After Major Earthquake; Trump’s Secret Flight Out of Turkey
Rescue teams in Colombia are frantically searching for survivors trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings, hospitals and schools after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the country Monday morning. More than 180 people have been confirmed dead. Richard Emblin, director of The City Paper Bogotá, describes the initial shock of the earthquake and outlines the ongoing rescue efforts.
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Who Killed Tupac Shakur? And can Democratic Socialists Win in November?
Jury selection kicked off in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett explains why the case is in court 30 years after Shakur’s death – and if we could finally learn who killed Shakur.
Plus, Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary is one of the biggest tests yet for the Democratic Soc
How a Weapons Shortfall Is Frustrating Trump; Puerto Rico Begins Rationing Water
As the war with Iran stretches into its sixth month, the U.S. is dealing with a weapons shortfall, and tensions — and tempers — are rising within the Trump administration. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube takes us inside her reporting, which indicates that President Donald Trump is “exasperated” with his officials and aides and even threatened to fire a top Defense Dep
What’s Fueling the Washington Wildfires; SpaceX’s Wild Ride on Wall Street
Hundreds of firefighters have been working for days to contain wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The man accused of starting one of those fires is set to be arraigned in court today. NBC News national correspondent Morgan Chesky shares the stories of residents who have lost everything in the fires and explains why they have been so hard to put out. It’s been a record week on Wall Street, driven
Can Progressive Candidates Pop in Purple States? How Medical Aid in Dying Will Work in New York
Progressive candidates have been victorious in Democratic primary races across the country, including in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open Senate seat over Haley Stevens on Tuesday. NBC News correspondent Shaquille Brewster joins us from the purple state on how El-Sayed and other progressive candidates beat establishment candidates – and what their wi
Will the $1.8 Billion Fund Have a Second Life and How the AI Industry Is Shaping the Midterms
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general. Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, had been holding up the proceedings, demanding written guarantees from Blanche that he was killing the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks d
U.S., Israel and Hamas At Odds Over Disarmament Deal, Nancy Guthrie Notes
President Trump has been touting an agreement reached by his Board of Peace for Hamas to disarm. But Hamas officials say they won’t do that until Israel withdraws from Gaza. And now Israel says it’s not on board with the deal either. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down why the president made the announcement without a full endorsement from either party – and how it resemb
FBI Warning About Cyberattacks on U.S. Infrastructure; Does Todd Blanche Have a Path to Confirmation?
The FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency are warning utilities nationwide of more attacks on critical water infrastructure after hackers targeted cyberattacks on municipal water systems in at least seven states, including more than 30 facilities in Minnesota. NBC News National Security and Global Affairs Reporter Dan De Luce explains why law enforcement is pointing the finger at Iranian hac
The Ukraine and Iran Wars Collide in the Caspian Sea; Plus, the Entry-Level Job Slog
Russia launched a deadly attack on Ukraine overnight that reached all the way into Polish airspace. Beyond Europe, there’s a new battleground emerging in the nearby Caspian Sea, where Ukraine has been accused of attacking an Iranian ship. Nicole Grajewski, an expert on Russian-Iranian relations at Sciences Po, explains whether we could see the wars in Ukraine and Iran converging. Plus, the job mar
Dr. Fauci Pleads the Fifth; How Long Can Mitch McConnell Stay Out of the Senate?
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right to refrain from answering questions in his Senate hearing today, accusing committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., of having an “unhinged obsession” with prosecuting him. Over the weekend, Paul released Dr. Fauci’s personal journal, in which Fauci documented his experience as director of NIAID during the Covid pandemic. So what’s reve
Rumored Ruptures for U.S. and Israel Relations; Heat Wave Fanning Flames in France
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was in Washington, D.C., for the funeral services of his close ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, met with President Trump in person for the first time since they started the war with Iran. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley details why Netanyahu is trying to put rumors of their strained relationship to bed ahead of U.S. and Israeli elections i
Two Battlegrounds, One Sprint: Dems in Michigan and Maine Focus on Decisive Senate Seats
President Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2024 but, with his poll numbers slipping, Democrats think they have a chance at picking up a Senate seat. Will they go for progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed or establishment-backed Congresswoman Haley Stevens? Michigan Public Radio’s Rick Pluta explains what’s at stake ahead of next week’s primary. Meanwhile, Maine Democrats have officially chosen Troy J
Making Cents of Oil Prices & Tariffs; Red Sea Emerges as New Front in Iran War
Attention shoppers: Prices are rising on everything from gas to travel to groceries. Oil surged this week because of the war in the Middle East, gas prices followed suit, and now President Donald Trump has implemented a new round of tariffs on 60 U.S. trading partners just before his 10% global tariff expired. So how are businesses and consumers reacting? NBC News business reporter Allie Canal put
N.Y. Gov. Hochul on the AI Data Center Moratorium; Plus, Living in 'Data Center Alley'”
New York became the first state in the nation to enact a one-year moratorium on massive AI data centers last week. Gov. Kathy Hochul joins the show to explain why she’s not worried about missing out on an economic boom as a result — plus, her take on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 200 days. Meanwhile, data centers have been popping up across the country — and have become a controversia
The Costs of the U.S. War with Iran and Congress Races Toward August Recess
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has already cost over $37 billion, but some officials say that number is billions too low. Meanwhile, President Trump is escalating threats on critical Iranian infrastructure. NBC News national security and global affairs reporter Dan De Luce breaks down how the renewed attacks are impacting the Pentagon’s budget and whether the president’s threats
Is the Trade War Back? Also, Examining the Tate Brothers Purported Ties to the Trump Administration
President Trump is reigniting a trade war with Canada, imposing a 50% tariff on a number of products ahead of Friday’s deadline for the expiration of his 10% global tariffs. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains how the administration could keep using tariffs as a negotiation tactic and how the Canadian wildfires are factoring in. Plus, British authorities are trying to e
U.S. Soldiers’ Deaths Signal New Phase of Iran War; and Will the U.K.’s New Prime Minister Last?
At least three U.S. service members were killed in the Middle East over the weekend. The U.S. military responded by attacking Iranian missile and drone launch sites. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube breaks down how a lack of transparency from the Pentagon has made it difficult to understand the military’s mission and discusses whether we’ve entered a new phase of the w
Did Trump Conflate Election Influence and Interference? And Why the Argentina-Spain World Cup Match Up is a ‘Dream Final’
President Trump repeated his claims of voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election in a primetime address last night, while also accusing China of undermining his presidential campaign that year. But he offered no clear evidence for these allegations. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson breaks down why he thinks Trump conflated election influence and election interference,
The U.S. and Iran Ramp Up Attacks, and Trump’s “Big News” for the Nation
The U.S. military ramped up its attacks on Iran Thursday morning, with strikes targeting areas near Tehran. Iran hit back at U.S. allies in the region in response. NBC News chief international correspondent Keir Simmons explains how disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz are fueling the latest stage of the conflict. Then, President Donald Trump is teasing “really big news” in a primetime address
Todd Blanche’s Fiery Confirmation Hearing and Is Skipping Salad Enough To Avoid Getting Cyclosporiasis?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wants to drop the "acting" from his title, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voiced their concerns at his confirmation hearing Wednesday. NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin walks us through some of the key moments in Blanche’s testimony and the odds that he’ll win over two Republican holdouts. Plus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has id
Maine ICE Shooting Prompts Protests; California’s AG on Suing to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
ICE has issued a nationwide order to all officers to stop pursuing people in vehicles, current and former DHS officials say, after ICE officers fatally shot two men in less than a week. NBC News senior homeland security correspondent Julia Ainsley breaks down the latest incident in Maine and how the administration’s arrest quotas could be a factor in these shootings. Plus, 12 states are suing to b
Remembering Lindsey Graham and Replacing Graham Platner
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death has rocked the political world and left the Republican Party scrambling to find a replacement ahead of the November midterm elections. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles talks about the political void Graham leaves behind and in what ways the GOP can move forward. Then, former California Congressman Eric Swalwell and Maine
Could Election Commission Firings Put Midterms at Risk? And Will the Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Go to Trial?
The White House has ousted the members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan agency that works with state and local officials on election security. NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen lays out how weakening the agency could create more distrust in the midterms. Then, prosecutors began laying out their evidence against Tyler Robinson, the man accused in the killing of
Democrats Race To Replace Platner; Is the Iran War Maxing Out the Pentagon’s Budget?
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied the sexual assault allegation against him but says he’s suspending his campaign after pressure from Democratic leaders. NBC News senior politics reporter Sahil Kapur breaks down how the scramble to replace Platner could hurt Democrats’ chances of retaking the Senate in November. Then: There’s new reporting that the Pentagon is running out
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President Donald Trump declared the U.S. and Iranian ceasefire to be “over” after the two countries traded strikes overnight, upending the second day of the NATO summit. NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports from Turkey on how alliance leaders responded and the big deal reached on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Iranian officials are responding with messages of defiance. NBC News Chief Foreig
Ukraine, Iran and Greenland on the NATO Agenda; Will Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Drop Out?
President Donald Trump began this week’s NATO meeting criticizing alliance members and floating U.S. control of Greenland. But U.S. allies say they’re more focused on defense spending limits and getting more military support for the war in Ukraine. NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake previews possible points of progress for the high-stakes talks. Then, Maine Democratic Senate no
Iran Shows Strength While Mourning Supreme Leader; Ukraine Struggles With Defense Missile Shortage
Crowds are filling the streets of Tehran, Iran, for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, four months after the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tehran on how the conflict has emboldened the Iranian government. Then, Russia’s ballistic missiles struck targets in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, hour
Historian Heather Cox Richardson on American self-determination, division and optimism
America is celebrating 250 years, and we’re partying like it’s 1776! Historian Heather Cox Richardson explains why our democracy has held up all these years, how aligned we are today with the founders’ vision as laid out in the Declaration of Independence, the lessons we’ve learned to overcome periods of division, and why she is optimistic about the next 50 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz
