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“Here’s the Scoop” went live on Tuesday night as results from the first primaries of 2026 rolled in. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Natasha Korecki, Senior Political Reporter Jane Timm, and Senior National Political Reporter Jonathan Allen joined host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down the races in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas – and how the outcomes will shape the battle for cont...

The war in Iran is becoming a broader Mideast conflict. After an Iranian drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the State Department has ordered nonemergency staff out of U.S. embassies in six Gulf states - and Americans are being told to leave 14 countries. Israel has opened a new front against Hezbollah in Lebanon and President Trump is warning that the fighting could last weeks or lo...

U.S. and Israeli strikes are pounding Iran as Operation Epic Fury enters a critical new phase. Early-morning assaults Saturday delivered a stunning blow, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and much of Iran's top leadership in a decapitation strike that has sent shock waves across the Middle East. But Tehran isn't backing down, and with every retaliatory strike against U.S. allies, the t...

Former President Bill Clinton is facing a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's six-hour grilling before the committee. It’s the first time in four decades a former president has been called to testify before Congress. Chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why some of Clin...

Lawmakers are deposing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, New York, about her family’s connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles recaps her testimony and looks ahead to former President Bill Clinton’s deposition on Friday. Plus, “Nightly News” Saturday and Telemundo anchor José Diaz-Balart gives us the latest on...

President Trump pitched a new government-sponsored 401K saving plan in his State of the Union, and other ways to address concerns about affordability. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down whether his speech offered real reassurance, and what these economic proposals could mean for the midterms. Meanwhile, wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s pick for...

President Donald Trump heads to Capitol Hill tonight to deliver his State of the Union address — and he's already warning it won't be short. With the economy, immigration and a slate of high-stakes moves abroad on the table, there's plenty to cover. Our Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake joins us with a preview of where the president will be leaning in — and where he’ll be reframing th...

Cars burning. Highways blocked. Guadalajara looked like a city under siege yesterday after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” the feared leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the most wanted criminals on the planet. The White House has said the U.S. had a hand in the operation, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming American intelligence support played a role. How much...

When Olympic Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line in Cortina, a full second and a half ahead of the field, it looked like dominance. But behind that third Olympic gold medal and a career as the most decorated Alpine skier in history was a story most people never saw: one of grief, doubt and the quiet, grueling work of putting yourself back together. In this episode, host Yasmin Vo...

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose them. NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley and Senior Business Correspondent Christine Romans break down the decision and what it means for the high court, U.S. businesses and the economy. Then, White House C...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested today by British law enforcement on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins us from London to explain how Britain is reacting to the unprecedented arrest of a former royal. Plus, the ripple effects fro...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified today in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms were designed to be addictive to kids. A now-20-year-old plaintiff claims that years on the apps worsened her depression. Meta and Google deny the claims, pointing to built-in safety features. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett explains how this case could reshape the rules for Big Tech...

The U.S. and Iran were back at the negotiating table for a second round of nuclear talks, even as tensions outside the room continue to rise. These negotiations come after Iran’s deadly crackdown over the nationwide uprising, where over 7,000 people were killed, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. NBC News Digital’s international editor and reporter Babak Dehghanpisheh...

More than any other president in recent history, President Trump has focused on changing the White House and also Washington, D.C., to his liking. In just a year, in the mode of a true real estate developer with a strong brand sensibility, Trump has gilded the Oval Office, paved over the Rose Garden, demolished the East Wing, planned a giant new ballroom and put his name on the Kennedy Center. But...

As Israel and Gaza enter the second phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan, the authority over Palestinian-controlled land continues to be a key dispute. In the West Bank, Israel just expanded its enforcement authority over land use and planning in areas run by the Palestinian Authority, lifting long-standing restrictions on land sales to Israeli Jews in what some critics are calling a “de facto an...

NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas to talk about the future of Venezuela. Welker joins the podcast to explain how Rodriguez balances her relationship with the U.S. and her allegiance to the ousted President Nicolás Maduro, and what Wright says abou...

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll powered by SurveyMonkey shows that President Trump’s overall approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his second term. NBC News Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Senior National Politics Reporter Natasha Korecki break down the numbers, looking into how the surge in immigration operations in Minnesota and the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti impac...

After 10 days, the FBI has released the first photos and videos of a potential subject in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell joins us from Tucson, Arizona, to discuss how the images are changing the investigation on the ground. Plus, lawmakers on Capit...

The House Oversight Committee deposed Ghislaine Maxwell this morning, seeking more information in their probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But Maxwell’s deposition was over as soon as it began: she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress is still pushing for more information a...

The Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, is still too close to call. But NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki says the early returns indicate a “political earthquake,” and he joins the show to explain what this portends for Democrats in the midterm season to come. Plus, the American Gaming Association estimates that Americans...

"NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas sat down with President Donald Trump this week to discuss the economy, immigration enforcement, and lots more. He talks with Yas about what went on behind the scenes and his takeaways from the interview. Plus, NBC Sports’ Rebecca Lowe breaks down which athletes to watch at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the storylines to know and whether “Heated Rivalry” migh...

Nightly News Anchor Tom Llamas had an exclusive sit-down with President Trump, where they discussed immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, and much more. In today’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, dropping later today, we’ll sit down with Tom to discuss his key takeaways. In the meantime, we’re sharing their interview as it was broadcast on Top St...

"TODAY" Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie will no longer co-host the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games, as the investigation into her mother’s disappearance continues. NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains what we know about the efforts to find 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and Correspondent Liz Kreutz shares how the community in Tucson, Arizona, is reacting to...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is defending her presence at an FBI raid on a Georgia election hub last week, saying that election security is part of her role. NBC News reporter Dan DeLuce explains why her involvement is raising questions, especially given Georgia’s place at the center of President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Plus, there’s a new social media in...

Democrats are pushing for changes at the Department of Homeland Security before they agree to fund the department. Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains how the dealmaking over the shutdown has created a divide between Senate and House Democrats and why some Republicans might be open to changes at DHS. Also, the Justice Department says the latest Epstein document release will not lead...