Why Peace in Iran Isn’t a Done Deal; Will American Pessimism Affect the Midterms?

Democrats Race To Replace Platner; Is the Iran War Maxing Out the Pentagon’s Budget?

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied the sexual assault allegation against him but says he’s suspending his campaign after pressure from Democratic leaders. NBC News senior politics reporter Sahil Kapur breaks down how the scramble to replace Platner could hurt Democrats’ chances of retaking the Senate in November. Then: There’s new reporting that the Pentagon is running out of money and is asking Congress for $67 billion in additional funds. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube explains why the Pentagon might not get Congress to sign on and how that could affect the U.S. war with Iran. Finally, in the wake of contentious World Cup calls made using video assistant referees (VAR), Wall Street Journal Columnist Jason Gay makes the case against the technology. 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.

Iran Strikes Overshadow NATO Summit; Emmy Noms With Expected Nods and Surprise Snubs

President Donald Trump declared the U.S. and Iranian ceasefire to be “over” after the two countries traded strikes overnight, upending the second day of the NATO summit. NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba reports from Turkey on how alliance leaders responded and the big deal reached on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Iranian officials are responding with messages of defiance. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel joins from Tehran to break down why Iranians are blaming the U.S. for breaking the memorandum of understanding and what that means for the future of negotiations. Plus, HBO’s “The Pitt” and “Hacks” led Emmy nominations Wednesday morning, but there were also some new players getting nods. NBC News Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan has more on that and why Mariska Hargitay of "Law and Order" has been tapped to be the first woman to host the awards ceremony in 15 years. 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.

Ukraine, Iran and Greenland on the NATO Agenda; Will Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Drop Out?

President Donald Trump began this week’s NATO meeting criticizing alliance members and floating U.S. control of Greenland. But U.S. allies say they’re more focused on defense spending limits and getting more military support for the war in Ukraine. NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake previews possible points of progress for the high-stakes talks. Then, Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing pressure to drop out of his race following an allegation of sexual assault from a woman he dated, which he denies. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles details what could happen if Platner leaves the race. Finally, NBC News International Correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian explains Prince Harry’s long-term campaign against British tabloids and why losing a privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail could clear the way for reconciliation with the royal family. 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.

Iran Shows Strength While Mourning Supreme Leader; Ukraine Struggles With Defense Missile Shortage

Crowds are filling the streets of Tehran, Iran, for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, four months after the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tehran on how the conflict has emboldened the Iranian government. Then, Russia’s ballistic missiles struck targets in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, hours before the start of the NATO summit in Turkey, underscoring the country’s lack of air defenses. Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko explains why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will implore NATO leaders for aid, but why his requests may be hard to fulfill. Plus, did President Donald Trump force FIFA to reconsider a red card against U.S. striker Folarin Balogun? 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.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on American self-determination, division and optimism

America is celebrating 250 years, and we’re partying like it’s 1776! Historian Heather Cox Richardson explains why our democracy has held up all these years, how aligned we are today with the founders’ vision as laid out in the Declaration of Independence, the lessons we’ve learned to overcome periods of division, and why she is optimistic about the next 50 years. 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.