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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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.