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Here’s the Scoop

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 breaking the internet, politics to your pocketbook, sports to Silicon Valley, Here’s the Scoop keeps you informed at home and on the go.
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Todd Blanche’s Fiery Confirmation Hearing and Is Skipping Salad Enough To Avoid Getting Cyclosporiasis? Jul 15, 2026

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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 identified more than 7,000 potential cases of the foodborne illness cyclosporiasis nationwide. NBC News Health and Medical News Reporter Erika Edwards shares best practices to avoid getting sick. Then, the Panini World Cup sticker craze has hit the U.S., and collectors are trading like mad to finish their books before the end of the tournament.

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Maine ICE Shooting Prompts Protests; California’s AG on Suing to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Jul 14, 2026

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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 block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who’s leading the lawsuit, explains why he believes the merger would harm consumers. Finally: England and Argentina are set to face off Wednesday in the World Cup semifinals. NBC News sports reporter Andrew Greif takes us inside their decadeslong rivalry.

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Remembering Lindsey Graham and Replacing Graham Platner Jul 13, 2026

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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 Democratic candidate Graham Platner ended their respective campaigns this year following allegations of sexual assault, which each candidate denies. Cheyenne Hunt, founder and executive director of the advocacy group Reckoning Action, details how she helped the women who accused the politicians come forward with their stories and why she thinks the political vetting process needs to change. Lastly, NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece explains how a private equity-fueled expansion has inflated the cost of a summer fun staple: bowling.

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Could Election Commission Firings Put Midterms at Risk? And Will the Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Go to Trial? Jul 10, 2026

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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 Charlie Kirk, including a taped interview with the suspect’s former roommate and love interest who says Robinson expressed regret after the conservative activist’s shooting. NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris explains why this testimony could help both the prosecution and the defense if the judge decides to bring Robinson to trial. And finally: the Portland Trail Blazers are pumping the brakes on their trade for Los Angeles Clippers’ star Kawhi Leonard. NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin talks about the NBA investigation into Leonard’s compensation and why the outcome could ripple through the league.

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Democrats Race To Replace Platner; Is the Iran War Maxing Out the Pentagon’s Budget? Jul 09, 2026

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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 of money and is asking Congress for $67 billion in additional funds. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube explains why the Pentagon might not get Congress to sign on and how that could affect the U.S. war with Iran. Finally, in the wake of contentious World Cup calls made using video assistant referees (VAR), Wall Street Journal Columnist Jason Gay makes the case against the technology.

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Iran Strikes Overshadow NATO Summit; Emmy Noms With Expected Nods and Surprise Snubs Jul 08, 2026

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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 Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tehran to break down why Iranians are blaming the U.S. for breaking the memorandum of understanding and what that means for the future of negotiations. Plus, HBO’s “The Pitt” and “Hacks” led Emmy nominations Wednesday morning, but there were also some new players getting nods. NBC News Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan has more on that and why Mariska Hargitay of "Law and Order" has been tapped to be the first woman to host the awards ceremony in 15 years.

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Ukraine, Iran and Greenland on the NATO Agenda; Will Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Drop Out? Jul 07, 2026

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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 nominee Graham Platner is facing pressure to drop out of his race following an allegation of sexual assault from a woman he dated, which he denies. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles details what could happen if Platner leaves the race. Finally, NBC News International Correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian explains Prince Harry’s long-term campaign against British tabloids and why losing a privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail could clear the way for reconciliation with the royal family.

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Iran Shows Strength While Mourning Supreme Leader; Ukraine Struggles With Defense Missile Shortage Jul 06, 2026

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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, hours before the start of the NATO summit in Turkey, underscoring the country’s lack of air defenses. Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko explains why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will implore NATO leaders for aid, but why his requests may be hard to fulfill. Plus, did President Donald Trump force FIFA to reconsider a red card against U.S. striker Folarin Balogun?

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Historian Heather Cox Richardson on American self-determination, division and optimism Jul 03, 2026

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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.

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Venezuelans Frustrated With Government’s Earthquake Response; Writer David Sedaris Finds the Humor in America's Divisions Jul 02, 2026

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Just over a week since twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the death toll is nearing 3,000 and rescue crews are still searching for survivors trapped under the rubble. NBC News Contributor Ana Vanessa Herrero explains why many Venezuelans are critical of the government response to the disaster. Plus, celebrated humorist David Sedaris is out with his latest essay collection, "The Land and Its People." He shares how the U.S. changed in the decades he spent living abroad and reveals the most uniquely American thing about himself.

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