Are Drones the Future of Battle? And How the Iran War Is Impacting Farmers

Trump Tries to Move on From Iran at G7 and FBI Thwarts Alleged Plot on White House UFC Fight

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

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. 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.

What’s Next for Trillionaire Elon Musk After the SpaceX IPO? And Is This the USA’s 'Golden' World Cup Year?

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. 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 Trump Backed Down on Iran; Bill Gates Accuses Epstein of Possible Blackmail

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. 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 Inflation Is Hitting Americans; JFK’s Grandson on His Congressional Run in New York

Inflation just hit its highest rate in three years, climbing in May to 4.2%. The surge has been driven largely by energy costs, which have been exacerbated by the war with Iran. After renewed attacks overnight by the U.S. and Iran, consumers worry sky-high gas prices and airline tickets could be lingering. Meanwhile, despite the recent strong jobs report, consumer prices are outpacing wage growth for the second month in a row. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains why the economy is delivering such mixed messages. Then, Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in one of the most competitive districts in New York. Schlossberg shares why he sees himself as an “outsider,” his opposition to his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and whether his political aspirations stretch to the White House. 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.