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New twist in critical Michigan Senate race; Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit in Alaska Senate race; Legal battles heat up ahead of critical midterm elections; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Election Day is just days away. In the final episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," Garrett Haake brings in three of NBC News’ top political minds: senior national politics reporter Jon Allen, national politics reporter Bridget Bowman and chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles. Together, they dig into the standout moments from the 2026 midterm campaigns, key factors driving voters’ decisions at the ballot box, the races they’ll be watching on election night and what the results could mean for 2028 presidential hopefuls. swap.fm/l/htsfd

FBI investigating Alaska Democrat’s campaign; Trump’s travel shake-up with four days until midterms; Market drop wipes out more than a trillion dollars in value; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Criminal investigation into Alaska Democrat’s Senate campaign; Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at age 86; Death toll rises from train collision; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Train crash kills at least 68 in Spain; Bombshell report rocks Alaska Senate race; Hayden Panettiere overdose death ruled an accident; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Trump holds two rallies in critical Texas battleground; Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling point; unclear outcome from high-stakes Israeli election; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Comey faces criminal charges for third time; Final sprint to midterms; King tides flood communities along both U.S. coasts; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Catastrophic floods force evacuations across the West; NFL game kicks off in France after mass protests; Fire at seafood plant forces evacuations in Oregon; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Widespread protests expand across Europe as thousands take to streets; Iranian plots to kill Americans in Middle East have reached ‘advanced stages,’ intel memo warns; Catastrophic flooding prompts rescues; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Could the backlash to artificial intelligence and data centers decide control of Congress? NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake sits down with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., to talk about his proposals for mitigating AI-related job losses, banning political deepfakes, and establishing government oversight and regulation despite pushback from the Trump administration. Then, NBC News national politics reporter Allan Smith details how the opposition to data centers has been reshaping campaigns and races across the country, scrambling traditional party lines. Plus, we look at which candidates are trying to stake a claim in AI ahead of the 2028 presidential elections. swap.fm/l/htsfd

Midterms reach boiling point with 12 days to go; DOJ Investigates allegations against Lewandowski; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Inside Iowa’s critical midterm Senate race; Toledo chemical leak evacuations; Pope Leo needs no further cancer treatment after lung surgery; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Trump promises cash and waivers if GOP wins midterms; Trump’s new push in Ukraine talks; California man injured in violent ICE arrest; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Man arrested for threatening to kill Trump; Curfews in effect after violent protests engulf France; Dramatic plane emergencies; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Four service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Canadian military base; two killed, 10 injured after woman drives truck through youth soccer game; French president speaks out on violent nationwide unrest across France; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Neighbor of Oregon shooter describes “normal” teen, loud arguments; Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks for first time on in-flight attack; Several homes destroyed after wildfire hits Southern California; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iowa overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump in 2024 — and Republicans hold all of the state’s congressional seats. But rising fuel costs, tariffs and growing voter frustration over the war with Iran have made the Hawkeye State one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the midterms. This week, “Here’s the Scoop Election Edition” host Garrett Haake sits down with Iowa state representative and Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist and former Republican who's betting that his brand of "common-sense prairie populism" can win over independents, farmers and working-class voters. Then, longtime Republican strategist and Iowa insider David Kochel explains how GOP candidates are trying to establish independence from the White House and what he'll be watching for on election night. swap.fm/l/htsfd

Father of two and teacher credited for saving lives at deadly school shooting that killed four; White House press secretary out after 5 days on the job; Israeli settlers attack American journalist in West Bank; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Multiple people killed in Oregon school shooting; Five hospitalized, including 3 kids, after car crashes into Florida daycare; Trump cancels Hegseth's plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Inside Michigan’s critical midterm Senate battle; Pope Leo recovers after lung surgery; Illinois teen arrested over alleged mass shooting plot; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer; New details in fatal roller coaster ride; Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as Ambassador to Greece; and more on tonight's broadcast.

One dead at Six Flags park in Georgia; Omar’s home searched as part of federal criminal investigation; Selma Blair in custody after allegedly assaulting flight attendants; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Rachel brings heavy rain and waves to Southern California; Pope Leo to undergo lung surgery this week; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

As early voting gets underway ahead of the midterms, Garrett Haake goes behind the scenes of America’s elections to ask a fundamental question: Can voters trust the results? Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt explains how officials are preparing for everything from cyberattacks and AI-generated misinformation to voter intimidation and potential federal interference. Then, NBC News senior reporter Jane C. Timm takes us inside Georgia’s election system, where Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is turning to security measures, audits and a lot of data to combat distrust. Plus, why counting votes takes time, what makes voting by mail secure, and what election officials are most worried about this November. swap.fm/l/htsfd

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. local time as a Category 2 storm with 105-mph winds. NBC News’ Bill Karins explains what’s next as the storm continues to move.

Hurricane Isaias set to slam Gulf Coast; Execution of Fort Hood shooter to be livestreamed; Guilfoyle accused by Trump donor of $100k request for credit card bill; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias; FBI: Terror plot foiled against Mall of America; New video reveals moments after student shoots teacher; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Inmate conscious after botched execution; France rocked by student-led protests over school conditions; California Democrats slam Trump’s comment on Iran; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Cornell students protest handling of 2024 rape allegations; Deadly school bus crash in Florida; Mystery death in Russian lab; and more on tonight's broadcast.

U.S. bombers scrambled out of U.K. airbase after threats; Cornell University police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault; Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New details about co-pilot after Flydubai incident; Urgent race to find missing medical evacuation jet; New revelations in Cornell rape investigation; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

For decades, Texas has been the deep-red heart of the Republican Party. For Democrats, it’s the white whale. But this midterm cycle, political observers think they may have a chance. In the Senate contest, most polls show Democratic State Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton by a few points. And in the race for governor, Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is in surprisingly close competition with the incumbent, Republican Greg Abbott, despite being outspent by a mile.  For this episode of Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition, NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake headed to Austin to sit down with Hinojosa and Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins to ask: Could this finally be Democrats’ year in Texas? swap.fm/l/htsfd

Letitia James takes over Cornell rape investigation as special prosecutor; Co-pilot attacker had been banned from flying over his radical views; Newly unsealed police body camera footage shows arrest of Luigi Mangione; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New video of hero passengers from plane attack; Tornado outbreak across Kansas; Botched execution of death row inmate; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Passengers stop co-pilot’s attempt to crash plane; New questions over airline security after attack; Cornell agrees to independent investigation into handling of rape allegations; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Flash flood emergency in the Southwest; Former American Idol contestant convicted of murder; Lindsay Clancy returns to court for first time since mistrial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly storm slams East Coast; Cornell University alleged fraternity rape investigation reopened; Police accuse in-laws in murder of New York Times executive; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Suspected terror attack thwarted near U.S. air base in U.K.; Trump says he rejected Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Powerful storm brings major flooding and power outages across Northeast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

As Democrats grapple with what their party stands for, one issue continues to divide them: Israel. The first signs of a fissure came after Israel began its invasion of Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks. Some progressive Democrats demanded a more forceful U.S. response to what they saw as war crimes being committed with the help of American weapons and military aid. By the fall of 2024, a larger movement against the war had grown: More than 100,000 Democrats cast uncommitted ballots in the Michigan primary — a harbinger of Kamala Harris’ ultimate loss to Donald Trump. Since then, polls show that voter support for Israel has continued to decline in both parties. But among Democrats, that erosion has been far more dramatic. So how should the party position itself on Israel policy in 2026 — and eventually, 2028? In this episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," we ask two Democrats on opposite sides of this debate: Tariq Habash, a co-founder of A New Policy, a political group that advises candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., who says he lost his primary because of his position on Israel. swap.fm/l/htsfd

States of emergency as powerful nor’easter bears down; Hawaii bracing for impact from Hurricane Nolo; Iran’s new proposal to re-open Strait of Hormuz; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit; Shots fired at Miami International Airport; Son of Israeli ambassador to U.S. seriously injured in West Bank car-ramming attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit; Shots fired at Miami International Airport; Son of Israeli ambassador to U.S. seriously injured in West Bank car-ramming attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hackers say they breached the FBI and stole data; U.S. negotiators meet with Iranian officials at U.N.; Two students dead in Mississippi; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Flights halted at major airports after equipment failure; Trump set for high-stakes U.N. meetings; ICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran issues new retaliation threat against American military bases; Trump announces new plan for D.C. arch; Police: Child killed in potential road rage shooting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Torrential rains prompt flood risk for millions; Trump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House; New attacks on Saudi Arabia as Middle East fighting escalates; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

If there’s one issue driving this election, it’s affordability. With prices for everything from gas and groceries to healthcare and childcare rising, many Americans feel the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, Democrats think this could be the key to their comeback, while President Donald Trump calls affordability a “hoax” — but is still pitching $5,000 payments for every voter if Republicans maintain control of the House and the Senate. On Episode 2 of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake brings together NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece, former Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., and NBC News contributor Ashley Etienne, a former adviser to President Joe Biden, to discuss where voters are feeling the squeeze, why they don’t feel like the economy — or the government — is working for them and how the parties are responding on the campaign trail and beyond.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House; Trump announces deal over security in Greenland; Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says she ‘knew exactly what she was doing’; and more on tonight's broadcast.

F-16 jet crash triggers evacuations; Takeoff scare for Mexico bound flight; Torrential rain creating havoc across the country; and more on tonight's broadcast.

3 killed when NBC LA helicopter crashes; Fed raises interest rates; Growing GOP divide over Iran war; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Kennedy Center to close for two years as Trump says renovation hinges on his name; FBI: ISIS terror plot foiled in Pennsylvania; Multiple artists quit Ed Sheeran tour; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump calls concerns over AI destroying humanity a “hoax”; McConnell returns to Senate; Crane collapses onto cars in Miami; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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Heavy rains prompt flash floods and water rescues; Top AI chief executives publicly agree on slowing AI development; Fuel prices rise as fighting expands in the Middle East; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus? Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake will bring on newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms. This week, Garrett’s looking at how Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves to keep or take control of Congress next year, respectively, and he's speaking with two people at the crux of those decisions: former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair and California Democratic congressman Pete Aguilar. Blair left the West Wing to run President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc. He’s got $400 million to spend, a president itching to hit the campaign trail and a plan to keep Republican majorities in Washington for two more years. Meanwhile, Aguilar’s role as chair of the House Democratic Caucus means he’s in charge of crafting the party's message as it faces tough polling, deeper GOP coffers and new congressional maps.

Trump pledges $5,000 for Americans if GOP wins; Staten Island barge fire kills one; Delta Air Lines mid-air emergency; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Air Force One emergency slide mistakenly deployed; Trump says Iran war will end "after the election"; New video of deadly cargo plane crash in Miami; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Cargo plane slams into vehicles killing 5 in Miami; Hurricane Lowell barrels towards Hawaii; Travel prices hit Labor Day records; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Cargo plane slams into vehicles killing 5 in Miami; Hurricane Lowell barrels towards Hawaii; Travel prices hit Labor Day records; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Millions under severe weather threat over Labor Day weekend; U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships ; Putin orders 72-hour ceasefire in Kyiv; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney blames single juror for deadlock; Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in connection to stabbing attack; Powerful storms blast Midwest; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Edouard triggers flash flood emergency in Texas; Police officers injured in Minneapolis shooting; Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked again as judge orders jurors to keep deliberating; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran launches new missile attacks; Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked after four days of deliberations; Tropical Storm Edouard hits Gulf Coast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Suspect and female victim dead after Times Square stabbing spree; At least two dead as rescuers search for missing in Grand Canyon; Justices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project; and more on tonight's broadcast.

More than a dozen people feared missing in Grand Canyon flash floods; U.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks; Desperate search for Nepal flood survivors enters critical new phase; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Urgent rescue effort after deadly flood disaster; Jury in Clancy case requests key evidence; Small plane crashes on Florida beach; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Americans missing in deadly flood disaster; Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed ‘Lake America’; Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy murder trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

American tourists among hundreds missing after deadly floods in Nepal; New details on Dolly Parton’s death as tributes pour in; Bodycam video released from arrest of 49ers owner in prostitution sting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Tom Llamas and the NBC News team look back on Parton’s cultural and philanthropic impact and the legacy she leaves behind.

Tens of thousands evacuated from Nevada wildfire; In win for Trump, Supreme Court backs restrictions on mail-in ballots; 49ers owner arrested in prostitution sting; People in Gary, Indiana without power for 13 days; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuations; U.S. wages economic battles against Iran and Canada; New questions as Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the U.K.; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly heat, dangerous storms put millions at risk; U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs; Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes as war escalates; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tornadoes rip across Northeast; Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now; New details in Hayden Panettiere’s final moments; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New video shows aircraft collision; FBI seizes former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices and searches his home; Alleged New York terror plot foiled; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Safari helicopter crash in Kenya kills 7, including Telemundo executive; Two college cyclists killed in Tennessee crash; Harry and Meghan set to return to UK; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Deadly Toledo explosion; ‘Bag of medication’ found where Hayden Panettiere died, police report says; Two Dan Sullivans vie for Alaska Senate seat in unusual primary; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 as investigation continues; American Airlines flight emergency on the tarmac; Lightning sparks massive explosion at Oklahoma pipeline facility; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hawaii flooded by Lala with thousands without power; Widespread devastation from deadly flooding in Indiana; U.S. military denies supply crisis on Navy ship; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hawaii braces for impact from Lala; Hundreds evacuated as Indiana flood threat expands; Dozens killed after powerful Indonesia earthquake; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Luigi Mangione admits to killing CEO; Shots fired on Houston street; Flood threat rising in the Midwest; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case; New evacuations from intense flooding; USS Abraham Lincoln to head home amid concerns about living conditions; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Midwest flash flood emergency triggers rescues; Two killed in military helicopter crash in Texas; Desperate search for earthquake survivors; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Secret Service operation to swap Trump’s planes amid Iran threat; Desperate search for survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake; Wisconsin's primary a critical test for Democratic Socialists; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Deadly earthquake hits Colombia; New food items recalled over salmonella outbreak; Trump signs order to change child vaccine recommendations; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Washington state wildfires rage; Puerto Rico crisis worsens with hundreds of thousands without water; Iran issues new demands over Strait of Hormuz; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Surveillance video shows heroes trying to stop In-N-Out shooter; White House ballroom construction halted; U.S. economy warning signs as country sheds 23,000 jobs; Shark attack survivor turns plight into mission to protect swimmers; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Serial arson suspect in Spokane charged with igniting multiple fires; Senate Republicans vote to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress; Trump’s new executive orders restrict birthright citizenship; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states; New details on suspect arrested at Trump golf club; Deadly home explosion in Illinois; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Armed suspect arrested at Trump golf course; Markets surge to record highs; Suspect arrested in connection to devastating Spokane wildfire; and more on tonight's broadcast.

65,000 forced to evacuate from Spokane fires; First deaths from lettuce-linked outbreak; Trump gives Iran "last chance" to make deal before U.S. "decapitation" strikes; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Dangerous wildfires in Washington burn thousands of acres; New video shows moment hero fires at shooter at Idaho In-and-Out; Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

3 dead, 2 injured in shooting incident in Twin Falls, Idaho; Dangerous heat and wildfire threats impact millions nationwide; Savannah Guthrie issues new plea six months after mother’s kidnapping; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released; F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego; FBI warns of cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states, and more on tonight's broadcast.

Urgent warning over water system cyberattacks; Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nomination; Firefighters face unrelenting battle with flames; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Pope Leo talks to Tom Llamas about family’s history with slavery; Fauci pleads fifth during Covid hearing; Powerful storms slam the East Coast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Torrential rain pummels the Northeast; Powerful earthquake in Japan causes widespread damage; Trump delivers emotional tribute at funeral for Lindsey Graham; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Devastating tornado in Wisconsin; Manhunt for suspect in deadly shootout at Seattle food festival; Savannah Guthrie makes emotional new plea to mother's kidnapper; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Out-of-control wildfires burn in Europe as millions brace for severe weather in the U.S; Suspect killed after deadly Berlin terror attack; New diplomatic push to end war with Iran; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hundreds of thousands race to escape wildfires in France and Spain; Millions of eggs recalled over possible Salmonella contamination; Anti-ICE demonstrations across the country;  and more on tonight’s broadcast.