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Here’s the Scoop from NBC News is the daily news fix you need — quick, clear, and conversational. Hosted by award-winning journalist Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC’s team of trusted correspondents and reporters from across the country and around the world bring you the day’s top stories and the best of our exclusive reporting. We go deep on the news that impacts your life, answer your most important questions and help you make sense of the issues and people shaping our world. From breaking news to who’s

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00:22:54

Is AI Helping or Hurting Cybersecurity? And Are...

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2026/10/23

Reports that AI agents are taking over our bank accounts, hacking into our personal data and shutting humans out of their systems have been in the news this week. On the other hand, an AI tool helped detect a critical vulnerability online. So should we feel worried or optimistic? NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo dives deep.Then, the resignation of leading Make America Healthy Again figure Calley Means as a senior adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is revealing MAHA-sized cracks in

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00:21:49

Why the DOJ Can’t Take Over the Elections; What...

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2026/10/22

Top Democrats have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block it from usurping states’ authority in conducting elections. NBC News senior political reporter Jane C. Timm explains how this is connected to a Justice Department lawsuit against California over mail-in ballot counting and how unusual it is for the department to bring litigation right before an election.Then, Netflix has laid off around 1,000 employees and reshuffled its top creative team amid a slowdown in revenue growth

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00:24:20

Why Russia Released an American Prisoner; How a Viral...

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2026/10/21

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” on Wednesday, after Russia released a retired American teacher who’s been in custody since 2022. John Herbst, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and senior director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, breaks down whether this really was a gesture of good faith by Putin and how this softening of U.S.-Russia relations could affect the war in Ukraine.Next, the race for governor in Ohio is getting personal. Republican

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00:25:09

How Albertans Stopped a Separatist Movement; Why ‘You...

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2026/10/20

A burgeoning separatist movement in Canada’s Alberta province was squelched this week after 75% of voters chose to remain part of Canada. Mickey Djuric, a politics and policy reporter for Politico Canada, explains how the movement grew in the conservative oil-rich province and what the outcome of the vote means for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he navigates tensions with President Donald Trump.The new documentary “You Can See Everything” about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is smashing box office

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00:23:28

How Bad Polls for Trump Could Translate in Midterms;...

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2026/10/19

President Trump’s approval ratings have hit a new second-term low, based on the latest polling from the NBC News Decision Desk, and 71% of Americans say they think the country is on the wrong track. But how much will this negative public sentiment hurt Republicans in the midterms? NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki explains what pollsters might be missing as we approach the midterms.In France, violent protests erupted in cities across the country this weekend. NBC News foreign correspondent

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00:39:09

Election Edition: How Iowa Became a Battleground Again

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2026/10/17

Iowa overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump in 2024 — and Republicans hold all of the state’s congressional seats. But rising fuel costs, tariffs and growing voter frustration over the war with Iran have made the Hawkeye State one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the midterms. This week, “Here’s the Scoop Election Edition” host Garrett Haake sits down with Iowa state representative and Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist and former Republican who's betting

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00:29:35

Oregon School Shooting Sparks Gun Control Debate,...

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2026/10/16

Families in Bend, Oregon, are reeling after a 16-year old gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday, and critically injured two others. NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz explains why the shooting has sparked a debate about Oregon’s gun laws. Plus, a new documentary about Elon Musk, including interviews with Musk’s family members, colleagues and some of the women he’s been involved with, opens on Friday. Former right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair

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00:25:29

Why Feds Are Investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar and Why...

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2026/10/15

Just weeks before the midterm elections, federal agents searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., seizing her phone and issuing around a dozen subpoenas, two people familiar with the DOJ investigation told NBC News. NBC News senior justice reporter Ryan J. Reilly explains how the move fits into a broader trend of the DOJ going after President Trump’s perceived political enemies and why it’s so unusual to launch this kind of probe right before an election.Then, Cleo Abram is a video journalist

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00:21:47

How Inflation Is Shaping Battleground Races; Is...

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2026/10/14

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 Starlink internet access and that some allies didn’t share key intel ahead of attacks, making the country

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00:26:21

Why Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigned; Food Pantries Are...

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2026/10/13

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 loyalist.Then, Americans are finding it harder to put food on the table – and more are relying on food banks

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00:25:42

Saudis Respond to Houthi Attacks; Florida Deals With...

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2026/10/12

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 weekend and killed four people. NBC News correspondent Jesse Kirsch breaks down how prepared states are to

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00:38:49

Election Edition: Can You Trust the Vote?

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2026/10/10

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 News senior reporter Jane C. Timm takes us inside Georgia’s election system, where Secretary of State Brad

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00:27:38

AI Hurricane Tracking; Livestreaming an Execution;...

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2026/10/09

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 wants it livestreamed. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube explains why that

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00:24:59

Fact Checking Trump’s Drug Price Claims; Could Putin...

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2026/10/08

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 Ukraine, sending civilian deaths surging. While Ukraine has been striking back, it’s struggling without

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00:26:10

Why Republicans Are Breaking With Trump; And, What...

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2026/10/07

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 as protests over decrepit conditions continue into their third week. NBC News chief foreign

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00:30:14

Cornell Students Call On President to Resign; Inside...

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2026/10/06

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. Plus, three years ago Hamas militants entered Israel from Gaza and carried out terror attacks in several

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00:25:26

Supreme Court Kicks Off a New Term; Latino Voters...

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2026/10/05

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, Latino voters swung in favor of Trump in 2024, but the GOP is now falling out of favor, according to a

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00:34:43

Election Edition: Will Democrats (Finally) Turn Texas...

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2026/10/03

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 surprisingly close competition with the incumbent, Republican Greg Abbott, despite being outspent by a

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00:27:16

Why Top Dems Are Spending in Texas; Dateline...

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2026/10/02

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 Democrats think they may be able to finally flip Texas.Next, a Dateline investigation looks into how a

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00:23:24

How a Tennessee Execution Failed; Renee Good’s Family...

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2026/10/01

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 state.Then, the family of Renee Good is suing the U.S. government, top Trump administration officials and

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