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Israel said today it killed two more top Iranian leaders in overnight strikes, including the powerful security chief Ali Larijani. This comes as Israel continues a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, targeting Iranian proxy Hezbollah. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley explains how this top-bottom strategy aligns with the U.S and Israel’s broader goals for the war. Plus: Cuba is still reeling from a total electrical outage that left 11 million people in the dark yesterday. NBC News Correspondent George Solis reports from Havana on the larger impacts of the country’s ongoing energy crisis – and his exclusive interview with the deputy prime minister ahead of a historic announcement opening the country further to foreign investment, including from Cuban nationals who live overseas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

As the price of oil has spiked to approximately $100 a barrel, President Donald Trump is pressuring other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. But as NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports, key allies aren’t exactly jumping into the fray. Plus, the Senate is expected to take up the SAVE Act this week, which has quickly become one of Trump’s top priorities. Senior Reporter Jane C. Timm joins to explain how voters could be affected if it makes its way through the Senate and how states are taking matters into their own hands in case it doesn’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night: the 98th Academy Awards. “Sinners” may have broken a record with 16 nominations, but many of the top categories still seem to be wide open. Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan and Entertainment Correspondent Chloe Melas give their Oscar predictions, discuss what to expect from Conan O’Brien’s monologue, explain how the Academy Awards are evolving in the age of AI and industry consolidation, and share their own behind-the scenes experiences covering the event over the years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

A shooting at a university. A bomb outside the mayor's residence. And a chilling thread connecting them both. Is ISIS making a comeback on American soil? National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter discusses how AI and the war in Iran are playing a role and how law enforcement is responding. Plus, after weeks of explosive testimony, including from META CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself, a landmark social media trial is now in the hands of a jury. The question is: did Meta and YouTube knowingly addict children to their platforms, causing them mental health harm? Lori Schott, whose daughter Annalee died by suicide in 2020, is part of a group of parents watching the bellwether trial for what it could mean for their own lawsuits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

he U.S. strikes in Iran are intensifying – from inside the country to the Strait of Hormuz. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are asking how much of the targeting is being shaped by artificial intelligence. NBC News AI Fellow Jared Perlo explains the Defense Department’s AI strategy and who is responsible for “bad intelligence.” Plus: when a storm hits, the damage to a home can be devastating. But for hundreds of Oklahomans, the real shock came from their insurance provider. More than 600 families now allege State Farm quietly redefined "hail damage" to avoid paying claims. NBC News Chief Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett has more on the lawsuit and why the state’s attorney general is now getting involved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Lebanon, with more than 750,000 people displaced as Israeli strikes have turned the country’s south into an active war zone. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian joins us from Beirut to explain how and why Lebanon became part of the war in Iran. Meanwhile, 1,700 transgender people in Kansas are having their driver’s licenses invalidated after today a judge upheld a law requiring gender markers to align with the gender assigned at birth. NBC News Enterprise Reporter Jo Yurcaba explains how the ruling fits into the growing rollback of transgender rights nationwide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

We’re getting mixed signals from Washington on the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is launching its most intense day of strikes yet, with more fighters, more bombers and more targets. But just hours earlier, President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict, calling it a “little excursion” that could soon end. So, escalation … or an exit ramp? NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube joins us. Plus, with the internet largely shut down in Iran, it’s been incredibly difficult to report on what’s really happening inside the country. But independent Iranian journalist Shooka Bidarian has found ways to stay in touch with sources on the ground, giving us a rare window into how ordinary Iranians are experiencing this war — and what they hope for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

As a bonus for Here's the Scoop fans, we’re sharing the trailer for Trace of Suspicion, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz. After seemingly healthy 23-year-old Marine Todd Sommer dies unexpectedly, his widow Cindy’s lavish spending, cosmetic surgery, and wild partying raise investigators’ suspicions. They accuse her of poisoning him with arsenic for his life insurance, setting off a criminal case that takes a stunning turn... Josh Mankiewicz sits down with the woman at the center of it all in Dateline’s newest podcast. If you like what you hear, just search Trace of Suspicion to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been selected to take over as Iran’s new supreme leader just a week after his father was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. NBC News Contributor Hooman Majd explains what his military background could bode for the war. Plus, oil markets are in turmoil as the Middle East conflict sends shock waves through global energy supplies. Crude surged past $100 a barrel this weekend for the first time since 2022. But, the price of U.S. crude oil plunged around 5% this afternoon and U.S. equities markets sharply reversed after comments from President Trump on CBS News saying that the war was "very complete, pretty much." NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans has more on how the energy crisis may ripple through the U.S. economy, from rising gas prices to higher grocery bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

Since the war with Iran began nearly a week ago, the world has seen the bombings. But what’s happening inside the country and how are Iranians experiencing this war? Host Yasmin Vossoughian speaks with a man in Tehran we’re calling “Kourosh,” who took part in nationwide uprisings earlier this year. Does he see the U.S.-Israeli intervention as the help to bring the change he was fighting for and what future does he imagine for Iran now? Plus, the U.S. and Israel say their war effort won’t stop until there are major changes inside Iran, including in leadership. But what does the endgame actually look like? NBC News’ Garrett Haake debriefs us on his phone conversation with President Donald Trump late Thursday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security and said he would tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace her. Noem oversaw the administration’s sweeping mass deportation campaign and tough border crackdown, but faced growing bipartisan calls to resign after a controversial federal operation in Minneapolis left two American citizens dead. NBC News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley discusses what finally led to her ouster and what it could mean for DHS. Plus, China’s leaders are warning that economic growth is slowing and the war between the U.S. and Iran could add fuel to the fire, as it disrupts key trade routes that China relies on for oil and other goods. NBC News Correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer joins from Beijing to explain how all this could affect an upcoming high-stakes meeting with Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

The U.S. Senate is voting on a resolution that would require President Trump to get congressional approval before launching further military action in the Middle East, as U.S. Central Command announces that the U.S. has struck more than 20 Iranian ships. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin joins to break down the reaction from Congress. Then, we hear from Foreign Correspondent Molly Hunter, who has been covering a strike on an elementary school that Iranian state media says killed at least 168 civilians, mostly children. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

“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 control of the House and Senate in November. Note: After this episode was recorded, NBC News projected that State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, defeating House Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 longer. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel breaks down what this rapid escalation means for the region. Plus, all eyes are on Texas and North Carolina for the first big primary day of the midterms. In Texas, both parties are facing internal showdowns in the fight for Sen. John Cornyn’s seat, with Republicans competing to be the most MAGA-aligned. Meanwhile, Democrats see a rare opening to flip a seat they haven’t won in nearly three decades. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers and the names that matter most before the results start rolling in tonight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 threat of a full-scale regional war grows. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube, NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons and Jason Rezaian, the director of press freedom initiatives at The Washington Post, join the pod to break down why this happened now, what President Donald Trump’s strategy is and what the collapse of Iran’s leadership could mean for the Iranian people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 Clinton’s interactions with Epstein may fall under executive privilege. Plus, the U.S. ambassador to Israel told embassy staff they can leave Jerusalem today, raising new alarms about a possible U.S. strike on Iran. Pakistan has also declared war on Afghanistan following deadly cross-border strikes. NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tel Aviv on what's next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 the U.S. response to the Cuban government’s announcement that it killed four people who crossed into its territorial waters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 surgeon general, answered Senate questions in her nomination hearing about her connections to the Make America Great Again movement, lack of qualifications, views on vaccines and more. NBC News health reporter Aria Bendix explains the potential impact of this close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on America's health care. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 the conversation. Plus, Ukraine is still grinding on, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainians remain unbroken, even as Moscow insists it hasn’t achieved its goals. The fighting has left nearly half a million people dead and more than a million wounded or missing. As battles continue and negotiations stall, is there any real path to ending the war? Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins from Kyiv. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.

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 did U.S. pressure push Mexico to act? And with El Mencho gone, what happens next? NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez joins us to discuss. And the world is pushing back against President Trump’s latest tariff escalation, with Europe leading the charge. The European Union has suspended a trade deal signed with the U.S. just last summer, citing what it calls an increasingly unpredictable American negotiating partner. The pause follows a rapid-fire week of trade whiplash. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung breaks down how wide this trade fight could spread, and why there might not be as much fallout for global markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.