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Police in Richmond, Virginia, had no leads after an armed bank robbery in 2019, so they got a “geofence” warrant — a novel type of warrant that allowed them to request Google location data from all devices that had been near the bank around the time of the crime. That data helped authorities identify Okello Chatrie, whom they arrested and charged in federal court. But Chatrie argues that the geofe...

Tulsi Gabbard announced that she’s stepping down as director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garret Haake discusses why she struggled to break into President Trump’s inner circle during her tenure – and who might replace her. Then, NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins...

After months of pressure, the Democratic National Committee has released an independent review of how Democrats lost so big in the 2024 election. NBC News’ national political reporter Ben Kamisar explains why it took so long — and why the DNC still isn’t owning the contents of the report. Then, NBC News’ justice reporter Ryan J. Reilly breaks down why police officers involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol...

After big wins for Trump-backed candidates in Tuesday’s primaries, NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins to break down the biggest winners and losers – and provide insight on whether the president’s streak will continue in the general elections. Then, Yas asks Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, Doug Jones, how he hopes to overturn two decades of GOP rule in his November rematch wi...

A shooting at a mosque in San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, after authorities found the teenage suspects’ possible writings. NBC News Correspondent Tom Winter breaks down what we know about the potential motivations and how local law enforcement is grappling with a nationwide rise in Islamophobia. Then, with a new Ebola outbreak growing in central Africa, Dr. Christopher Lee of Reso...

The Republican primary in Kentucky is shaping up to be one of the most consequential races this election season, as President Donald Trump seeks to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie over his opposition to the Iran war and vote against the “big, beautiful bill.” NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains why Massie is one of the biggest targets on Trump’s revenge tour against his political rivals and wh...

Transgender student athletes are challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho that prevent them from competing on girls’ teams in school sports. The courts of appeals in each district have sided with the student athletes, but Supreme Court watchers agree that the justices are likely to uphold the bans. Former ACLU national legal director David Cole argued Bostock vs. Clayton County (2020), in which...

We’ve seen a slew of redistricting efforts across the country since the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais. NBC News senior reporter Jane C. Timm explains how the redrawn maps could shape elections across the country in this year’s midterms — and for years to come. Then, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett breaks down why the same...

With America's munitions depleted because of the Iran war, China sees a strategic opening in Taiwan. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez takes us inside the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. Then, the Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung introduces us to Kevin Warsh and explains whether the new...

Tough talks over tariffs, trade and Taiwan were already set to complicate President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the U.S. war with Iran has cast a shadow over the whole trip. NBC News Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins from Beijing to explain what both sides are hoping to accomplish and whether any real progress is likely. Plus, NBC News Chief Technology Analys...

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by the Justice Department last month. The DOJ charged him with threatening the life of President Trump when he posted a picture to Instagram that showed seashells spelling out “86 47.” Comey joins the podcast to discuss these latest developments, why he still believes in the justice system and his new crime thriller “Red Verdict”. Plus, consumer prices...

The WNBA kicked off its 30th season over the weekend with a new collective bargaining agreement, new teams and new media deals. Hall of Famer and NBC WNBA Analyst Sue Bird talks about the fight for fair pay and the basketball storylines to follow this season. Then, families on food stamps have been enormously affected by the Trump administration’s cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...

Welcome to “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett will be speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. First up: birthright citizenship. On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order saying birthrig...

As the U.S. and Iran exchange fire amid confusing messaging from the Trump administration, is the ceasefire still in effect? NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube tries to offer an explanation for what President Donald Trump is calling “a love tap” and what it might mean for the war and potential peace. Then, NBC News international correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian joins fro...

NBC News has learned exclusively that President Trump decided to pause the U.S. effort to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after pressure from a key Gulf ally. Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube explains how Saudi Arabia forced the president’s hand. Plus, how worried should you be about the deadly outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic...

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that his East Wing ballroom project will be privately funded, but this week Senate Republicans introduced a measure that would have taxpayers covering the cost of $1 billion security enhancements tied to the project. NBC News Senior White House Reporter Peter Nicholas explains how the Trump administration is using the shooting at the White House Correspondent...

Voters in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan head to the polls Tuesday for races that could be bellwethers for the future of MAGA. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki explains why the GOP has thrown millions into state races in Indiana — and how the results in Ohio and Michigan could ripple across the midterms. Then, NBC News Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan takes us inside the settlement t...

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said Iran fired missiles and drones on U.S. commercial vessels and Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, although none were hit and no personnel were injured. The attacks came on the first day of “Project Freedom,” a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the strait. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel explains how the military ba...

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran just hit 60 days, a mark that under the 1973 War Powers Resolution requires President Trump to pull military forces if Congress has not authorized the conflict. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and House Speaker Mike Johnson made the case this week that the current ceasefire has paused the clock. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks dow...

Congress has finally passed a bill to end the partial government shutdown after 75 days. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona explains how it finalized a budget for the Department of Homeland Security — and what the plans are for funding Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Then, NBC News Legal Affairs Reporter Gary Grumbach explains how the second indictment of form...

Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the cost of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the most contentious moments — and whether the hearing could be a referendum on Hegseth’s tenure as secretary. Then, NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley explains why voting...

The United Arab Emirates says it’s leaving OPEC, the group that coordinates oil output from many of the world’s top producers. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains why the UAE is going on its own after more than 50 years — and what it could mean for Americans’ wallets. Then, Senior National Politics Reporter Matt Dixon takes us to a Florida special legislative session, w...

The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was charged in federal court on Monday with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. “Here’s the Scoop” host Christine Romans and Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake discuss their experience at the Washington Hilton and whether the incident will change security measures for private presidentia...

Talks in Washington on Thursday yielded a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, even as Iran proxy Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange fire in the southern buffer zone. NBC News correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” host Yasmin Vossoughian explains how the “non-aggression pact” to disarm Hezbollah would work and why the Lebanese are still cautiously optimistic. Meanwhile, the...

More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the fighting between Israel and the Iran-proxy Hezbollah, sparking a massive humanitarian crisis. NBC News Correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” Host Yasmin Vossoughian tells us about the families she met while visiting a refugee center in Beirut. Plus, Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the prospects for ending the...