How Mamdani’s Candidates Swept N.Y. Primaries; Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th Birthday Party With Drama

How Mamdani’s Candidates Swept N.Y. Primaries; Trump Kicks Off America’s 250th Birthday Party With Drama

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Tuesday’s Primaries Will Test Mamdani’s and Trump’s Clout; Senate Tackles Housing Crisis

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why British PM Keir Starmer Resigned; Trump Ramps Up Threats on Iran

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“America is a work in progress” — Sen. Raphael Warnock on Juneteenth, Faith and Politics

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Israel Abide by the U.S.-Iran MOU?; Supreme Court Rules on Gun Rights Restrictions

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.