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NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Caracas to talk about the future of Venezuela. Welker joins the podcast to explain how Rodriguez balances her relationship with the U.S. and her allegiance to the ousted President Nicolás Maduro, and what Wright says about who is running Venezuela and U.S. leverage in the country. Plus, border czar Tom Homan announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. NBC News News Senior Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley explains how this withdrawal is part of the Trump administration’s larger immigration and border security strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll powered by SurveyMonkey shows that President Trump’s overall approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his second term. NBC News Data Analyst Steve Kornacki and Senior National Politics Reporter Natasha Korecki break down the numbers, looking into how the surge in immigration operations in Minnesota and the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti impacted the ratings and how Americans and Minnesotans are feeling about ICE ahead of the midterms. Plus, NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains how small clues from surveillance cameras could help investigators find the abductors of Nancy Guthrie, 11 days after her disappearance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 10 days, the FBI has released the first photos and videos of a potential subject in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. NBC News Chief Justice and National Affairs Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell joins us from Tucson, Arizona, to discuss how the images are changing the investigation on the ground. Plus, lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled top Department of Homeland Security officials about immigration operations in Minnesota, while congressional negotiations to fund DHS past a Friday deadline continue. Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains why closed-door dealmaking could be a good sign that Republicans and Democrats might be able to come to an agreement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House Oversight Committee deposed Ghislaine Maxwell this morning, seeking more information in their probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But Maxwell’s deposition was over as soon as it began: she invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why Congress is still pushing for more information about Epstein, including getting a peek at the unredacted files released thus far, despite President Trump saying it’s time to move on. Plus, Olympic Alpine skier Breezy Johnson talks about the race where she earned Team USA’s first gold medal in Cortina – and how Lindsey Vonn was rooting for her even after her crash.Due to an editing error, a previous version of this episode incorrectly suggested that Maxwell initiated a meeting with the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 9. In July last year, Maxwell initiated a meeting with DOJ officials, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, not the House Oversight Committee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, is still too close to call. But NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki says the early returns indicate a “political earthquake,” and he joins the show to explain what this portends for Democrats in the midterm season to come. Plus, the American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will wager a record $1.76 billion on the Super Bowl through legal sportsbooks — despite the fact that sports betting is still illegal in many states. NBC News Business Reporter Allie Canal explains how prediction markets, a growing phenomenon, sidestep regulations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas sat down with President Donald Trump this week to discuss the economy, immigration enforcement, and lots more. He talks with Yas about what went on behind the scenes and his takeaways from the interview. Plus, NBC Sports’ Rebecca Lowe breaks down which athletes to watch at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the storylines to know and whether “Heated Rivalry” might bring more new eyes to hockey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nightly News Anchor Tom Llamas had an exclusive sit-down with President Trump, where they discussed immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, and much more. In today’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, dropping later today, we’ll sit down with Tom to discuss his key takeaways. In the meantime, we’re sharing their interview as it was broadcast on Top Story.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"TODAY" Co-Anchor Savannah Guthrie will no longer co-host the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games, as the investigation into her mother’s disappearance continues. NBC News National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter explains what we know about the efforts to find 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and Correspondent Liz Kreutz shares how the community in Tucson, Arizona, is reacting to her possible abduction. Plus, after two separate incidents in the Persian Gulf this week, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel comes to us from Iran with analysis on what that means for talks planned for this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is defending her presence at an FBI raid on a Georgia election hub last week, saying that election security is part of her role. NBC News reporter Dan DeLuce explains why her involvement is raising questions, especially given Georgia’s place at the center of President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Plus, there’s a new social media in town – for artificial intelligence agents. NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo explains how AI agents created Moltbook, what their internal chats are about – and why AI researchers are watching the site so closely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democrats are pushing for changes at the Department of Homeland Security before they agree to fund the department. Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains how the dealmaking over the shutdown has created a divide between Senate and House Democrats and why some Republicans might be open to changes at DHS. Also, the Justice Department says the latest Epstein document release will not lead to any criminal investigations. News Now Anchor and Senior Washington Correspondent Hallie Jackson breaks down why victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are threatening legal action against DOJ.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.