The U.S. military has launched another strike in the eastern Pacific, hitting two boats and killing six alleged “narco-terrorists.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the attack but offered no proof nor identities of the victims. It’s the latest in a series of U.S. operations targeting so-called terrorist-linked drug networks, drawing sharp criticism from Colombia and Venezuela. And with the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group now in the region, signs point to a possible escalation. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is in Colombia and joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down what he’s learning on the ground. And a new lawsuit accuses an Army gynecologist of secretly recording a patient during an exam at Fort Hood. The suit names Dr. Blaine McGraw and claims the Army ignored years of sexual misconduct complaints, and a military official said at least 25 women have been contacted by Army criminal investigators. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins the pod from just outside Fort Hood with the latest.

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Senators worked through the weekend, and for the first time in weeks, there may be light at the end of the shutdown tunnel. Lawmakers appear to have struck a preliminary deal featuring a “minibus” package: three full-year spending bills to fund key departments through next fall, plus a short-term measure to keep the rest of the government running through January. Is this the breakthrough Washington’s been waiting for or just another bump in the road? Yasmin Vossoughian breaks it down with NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles, who was really hoping for a quiet weekend. And another gambling scandal is rocking pro sports, this time in Major League Baseball. Federal prosecutors have charged Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Leandro Ortiz with rigging their own games by intentionally throwing balls instead of strikes. At the same time, prosecutors say co-conspirators bet on their performance, netting about $450,000 over two years. The case, brought by the office behind last month’s NBA betting indictments, charges the pair with conspiracy, fraud and bribery. Lawyers for both players denied the charges. Sports betting reporter and author Danny Funt joins the pod.

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As the government shutdown drags on, the fallout is hitting kitchen tables across America. SNAP benefits, the safety net that helps 40 million Americans put food on the table, are running on fumes. NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece spoke with Americans who are turning to desperate measures to feed their families and joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to tell their stories. And the civil war that has been raging in Sudan since 2023 appears to be coming to an end. Chief international correspondent Keir Simmons joins the pod to help break down how close the country really is to peace. 

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After nearly four decades in Congress, Nancy Pelosi says she’s done. The first and only woman to serve as speaker is stepping away from the House, closing a chapter that shaped modern Democratic politics. Senior politics reporter Jon Allen joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to look back at her legacy, from landmark wins to political battles and what her exit means for the next generation of leadership on Capitol Hill. And with Thanksgiving exactly three weeks away, brace yourself if you plan on flying. It’s Day 37 of the government shutdown, and the ripple effects are hitting the skies. The FAA says it’s cutting air traffic by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports to cope with staffing shortages. NBC News chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles joins the pod to answer the question: Will this be the straw that breaks the camel’s back and ends the government shutdown?

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Voters just sent a loud and clear message: They’re not feeling great about the economy. Wall Street might be soaring, but Main Street is still stuck in the slow lane, squeezed by high prices, shrinking savings and slowing paychecks. Host Yasmin Vossoughian is joined by NBC News Business & Data Correspondent Brian Cheung to break down what’s really driving the frustration. And later, the Supreme Court weighs whether Trump has the authority to impose his signature economic policy: tariffs. Senior Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley was inside the courtroom today for oral arguments and joins the pod to break it all down.

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“Here’s the Scoop” went live on election night to break down all the key races and ballot measures to watch as the results came in. Host Yasmin Vossoughian tapped some of our very favorite colleagues at NBC News to help us make sense of it all: Laura Jarrett, Jon Allen and, it’s not election night without Steve Kornacki at the Big Board. Tonight on the podcast, we bring you a slice of that special. But we know the news doesn’t stop, so we’re gonna be back in your feed later today with another episode, as usual.

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It is Election Day in America and there are just a few hours left before polls close coast to coast. NBC News’ chief data analyst Steve Kornacki joins host Yasmin Vossoughian to break down new national NBC News polling on everything from the economy to the record-breaking government shutdown. By the way: Here’s the Scoop is going live to cover all the election results tonight from 11pm to 1am. Catch us on NBCNews.com or on the NBC News YouTube channel. Don’t want to stay up late with us? We’ll have a replay of that special in the feed first thing tomorrow morning.

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Hey Here’s the Scoop fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing a special preview of Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder, an all-new original podcast series from NBC News Studios. 

Unfolding over 12 richly told episodes, the podcast will explore, in intimate detail, the twists and turns of this fascinating and confounding case as it hits its milestone 50th anniversary.  Built upon a decade of original reporting, the series features multiple exclusive interviews with Michael Skakel, whose conviction for the killing was overturned and who is speaking publicly about the case for the first time ever. 

To start listening, search “Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder” and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, for new episodes every week.

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It’s the final countdown before Election Day, but the government shutdown is casting a long shadow. Now on Day 34, Washington remains gridlocked as President Trump urges Republicans to “get tougher,” even floating the “nuclear option” to pass bills without Democratic support. GOP leaders have balked, and a new NBC News poll shows most voters blame Trump and his party for the stalemate. And with as many as 40 million Americans worried about losing food aid, the administration says it will use contingency funds to cover about half of this month’s SNAP benefits. Here to break it all down with host Yasmin Vossoughian is NBC News digital political reporter Jon Allen. And voters in Pennsylvania will decide whether three Democratic justices should remain on the state Supreme Court for another 10-year term. NBC News Senior Reporter Jane Timm tells us why it matters in this critical battleground state.

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We’re one week out from Election Day, and polls are already open across the country, with key races in New Jersey, Virginia, California and here in New York City. Today, we’re zeroing in on New York, where, to many, the mayoral race isn’t just about who runs the city — it’s about who defines the Democratic Party. The contest has cracked open deep divides over crime, housing and identity, and the result could send a message far beyond the five boroughs. NBC News Politics Reporter Allan Smith, who had an interview with Mamdani yesterday, joins host Yasmin Vossoughian. And Prince Andrew’s royal downfall just hit a new low. Buckingham Palace announced that the disgraced duke has been officially stripped of his remaining royal title and told to pack his bags and move out of the Royal Lodge, the sprawling Windsor estate he’s called home for decades. It’s a dramatic move that underscores King Charles’s efforts to distance the monarchy from scandal. Emily Nash, who is a Royal Editor at HELLO! magazine, joins the pod.

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