Lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the cost of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the most contentious moments — and whether the hearing could be a referendum on Hegseth’s tenure as secretary. Then, NBC News Senior Supreme Court Reporter Lawrence Hurley explains why voting rights activists are protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais — and what the decision could mean for the redistricting battles playing out across the country.

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The United Arab Emirates says it’s leaving OPEC, the group that coordinates oil output from many of the world’s top producers. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains why the UAE is going on its own after more than 50 years — and what it could mean for Americans’ wallets. Then, Senior National Politics Reporter Matt Dixon takes us to a Florida special legislative session, where Gov. Ron DeSantis is attempting to redraw the state’s congressional map to give Republicans an edge in the upcoming midterm elections, and explains how the fight could reverberate across the nation.

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The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was charged in federal court on Monday with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. “Here’s the Scoop” host Christine Romans and Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake discuss their experience at the Washington Hilton and whether the incident will change security measures for private presidential events in the future. Then, as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in the United States for their first state visit, NBC News Royal Contributor Emily Nash explains why the visit comes at a crossroads for the U.S.-U.K. relationship.

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Talks in Washington on Thursday yielded a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, even as Iran proxy Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange fire in the southern buffer zone. NBC News correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” host Yasmin Vossoughian explains how the “non-aggression pact” to disarm Hezbollah would work and why the Lebanese are still cautiously optimistic. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has taken a variety of actions this week to ease restrictions on highly regulated drugs like psychedelics and medical marijuana. NBC News health and medical reporter Erika Edwards explains how reclassifying those drugs could open up new options for research and treatment — and why it’s happening at such a breakneck speed.

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More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the fighting between Israel and the Iran-proxy Hezbollah, sparking a massive humanitarian crisis. NBC News Correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” Host Yasmin Vossoughian tells us about the families she met while visiting a refugee center in Beirut. Plus, Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the prospects for ending the months-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown – plus how changes in DHS personnel and ICE tactics may have played a role.

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Control of Lebanon’s south is one of the key sticking points in talks between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for this Thursday. NBC News correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” host Yasmin Vossoughian went to the Hezbollah stronghold of Tyre in southern Lebanon, among the hardest-hit cities in the war, and shares how residents are dealing with the ongoing threat and what a potential deal would mean for them. Then, NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins the conversation to discuss Israel’s demands, including the establishment of a permanent “security zone.”

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran. But regardless of what happens next with negotiations to end the war, one country that feels left out is Lebanon. "Here’s the Scoop" host Yasmin Vossoughian reports from Beirut on how people there differ in their beliefs on Hezbollah and the Israel-Lebanon talks — and why they seem united on the question of a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. Plus, Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after 15 years of leading the tech giant. NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern examines Cook’s legacy and previews what to expect from the company under his successor, John Ternus.

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Here’s the Scoop host Yasmin Vossoughian is on assignment in Lebanon, which has been caught in the crossfire of the Iran war. As the deadline for the U.S. and Iranian ceasefire ticks closer, Yas tells guest host Christine Romans why people in Lebanon are fearful and uncertain about the future. Plus: NBC News Senior Washington Correspondent Hallie Jackson gained rare access into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s property in New Mexico. The Zorro Ranch had largely been excluded from investigations until recently – despite at least 10 girls and young women alleging abuse there. Hallie shares what survivors and investigators told her about their experiences and why they are worried about the lack of accountability in New Mexico.

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