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

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.

Venezuelans Frustrated With Government’s Earthquake Response; Writer David Sedaris Finds the Humor in America's Divisions

Just over a week since twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the death toll is nearing 3,000 and rescue crews are still searching for survivors trapped under the rubble. NBC News Contributor Ana Vanessa Herrero explains why many Venezuelans are critical of the government response to the disaster. Plus, celebrated humorist David Sedaris is out with his latest essay collection, "The Land and Its People." He shares how the U.S. changed in the decades he spent living abroad and reveals the most uniquely American thing about himself. 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.

President Trump’s Personal Billion-Dollar Boom; “One Big Beautiful Bill” One Year On

President Donald Trump made more than $2 billion in 2025, including $1.4 billion from the crypto industry. The legally required disclosure from the Office of Government Ethics immediately raised questions about possible conflicts of interest. Megan Gorman, wealth manager and author of “All the Presidents’ Money,” shares the lengths past presidents went to avoid conflicts of interest and how unusual Trump’s finances look by comparison. Then, it’s been one year of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and it’s hard to find a part of daily life that hasn’t been affected – from updated tax codes to cutbacks in healthcare programs. NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece explains who is benefiting the most and who has been forced to go with less. Plus, NBC sports analyst Mary Carillo evaluates Serena Williams’ comeback performance and her future in tennis. 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.