Candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in Tuesday’s state primaries. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin discusses whether the wins represent a broader progressive shift in the Democratic Party. Plus, the Trump administration’s battle with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is millions of dollars over budget. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen breaks down why President Trump is playing the blame game as he kicks off America’s 250th birthday party.

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Primaries in New York City on Tuesday are pitting establishment-backed Democrats against progressives endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, testing his influence within the party. Meanwhile, in South Carolina, President Donald Trump has endorsed both candidates in the Republican primary runoff for governor. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki tells us what he’ll be watching for as the polls close. Then, NBC News Senior Politics Reporter Sahil Kapur takes us to the Senate, where lawmakers have passed a rare bipartisan bill to tackle the soaring cost of housing. He’ll break down how they got it done — and why now.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday morning, setting the stage for the U.K. to see its seventh leader in 10 years. NBC News International Correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian has more on what led to Starmer’s ouster — and who might replace him. Then, NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons joins to explain whether President Donald Trump’s threats on Iranian leaders could derail progress in peace talks. Finally, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung talks about the legacy of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, the economic giant who died at 100 years old.

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This Juneteenth, Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., joins “Here’s the Scoop” to reflect on his trust in American democracy and his optimism for America’s future. He discusses his new book, how Democrats can regain control of Congress in this year’s midterm elections and the benefits — and limits — of faith in bridging political divides, as in his recent conversation with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

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The U.S. military has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports a day after President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially signed a memorandum of understanding laying out terms for ending the war. But in order for it to really work, it requires buy-in from other Middle East countries, including Israel. NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down how the region is reacting. Then, the Supreme Court said today that the government cannot ban casual users of marijuana from owning firearms. NBC News senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley assesses the decision and previews the big cases still to come. Plus, NBC News correspondent Sam Brock speaks with die-hard Knicks fans in lower Manhattan as the team basked in its first ticker-tape parade after ending a 53-year NBA title drought.

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Days after President Trump announced a framework deal to end the Iran war, we’re learning more about what the two sides have actually agreed on. NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez breaks down the 14 points in the memorandum of understanding. Then, new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh takes the podium for his first presser as leader of the central bank. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains what clues he gave about how he’ll steer the American economy. Finally, NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles tells us how the president’s quest to turn the Reflecting Pool blue ended up costing a ton of green.

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At the G-7 summit, President Donald Trump sent mixed messages over whether he’s ready to switch gears from the war in Iran to helping end Russia’s war with Ukraine. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains how European leaders are reacting. Then, multiple suspects are in custody after the FBI thwarted an alleged plot on last weekend’s UFC fight at the White House. NBC News justice reporter Ryan J. Reilly reveals the internal law enforcement drama taking place in response to FBI Director Patel’s reveal. Plus, NBC News culture and trends editor Saba Hamedy takes us inside a World Cup watch party in Los Angeles where Iranian Americans felt mixed emotions watching Iran take on New Zealand.

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The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Israel isn’t part of this potential deal and the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon could threaten negotiations. Aaron David Miller, former State Department Middle East negotiator under Republican and Democratic administrations, breaks down the obstacles that remain for long-term peace. Then, a new NBC News poll shows that Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the country’s future. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen analyzes what that could mean as primary season draws to a close. Plus, Vicky Nguyen, NBC News anchor and chief consumer investigative correspondent, explains whether changes to the social gaming platform Roblox will actually protect kids.

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Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire today after his company SpaceX began trading publicly. Shares opened at $150, putting SpaceX’s valuation at more than $2 trillion and making it the biggest IPO of all time. But is the company really worth that much? Ryan Mac, tech reporter for The New York Times and author of "Character Limit," about Elon Musk and X, explains how Musk’s political activities and controversial public image could impact the value of the company. Then, the U.S. men’s soccer team is taking on Paraguay for its opening World Cup match in Los Angeles. NBC News Digital sports reporter Andrew Greif analyzes how far the U.S. could go in the tournament. Plus, NBC News correspondent Jesse Kirsch joins courtside from San Antonio, where the Knicks could win the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

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Just hours after threatening to hit Iran “very hard,” President Donald Trump reversed course and announced he was calling off those strikes. In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote that negotiations had “been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube analyzes the president’s surprising change of course and whether it truly signals an end to the war. Then: Billionaire Bill Gates is the latest powerful figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit to testify on Capitol Hill about his connections to the late convicted sex offender. During a closed-door six-hour meeting, Gates accused Epstein of holding Gates’ extramarital affairs over him to try to re-engage and said he hoped his testimony would help the victims of Epstein’s abuse. NBC News anchor and senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson explains what we learned about the Gates-Epstein relationship and whether acting Attorney General Todd Blanche might be called to testify in the future.

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