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Did Iran Pose an ‘Imminent Threat’? And Why the Fed is Holding Rates Steady

Top national security officials were on Capitol Hill today for a grilling from the Senate Intelligence Committee. The testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and FBI Director Kash Patel came a day after one of Gabbard’s top deputies resigned in protest over the war in Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat to our nation”. NBC News Reporter Dan De Luce breaks down the biggest moments. Then, NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung explains the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady amid oil price shocks and stuttering economic indicators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind Israel’s ‘Forward Defense’ Strategy and Inside Cuba’s Economic Crisis

Israel said today it killed two more top Iranian leaders in overnight strikes, including the powerful security chief Ali Larijani. This comes as Israel continues a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, targeting Iranian proxy Hezbollah. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Matt Bradley explains how this top-bottom strategy aligns with the U.S and Israel’s broader goals for the war. Plus: Cuba is still reeling from a total electrical outage that left 11 million people in the dark yesterday. NBC News Correspondent George Solis reports from Havana on the larger impacts of the country’s ongoing energy crisis – and his exclusive interview with the deputy prime minister ahead of a historic announcement opening the country further to foreign investment, including from Cuban nationals who live overseas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump Pressures Allies to Help Reopen Hormuz; Senate to Take Up the SAVE Act

As the price of oil has spiked to approximately $100 a barrel, President Donald Trump is pressuring other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. But as NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports, key allies aren’t exactly jumping into the fray. Plus, the Senate is expected to take up the SAVE Act this week, which has quickly become one of Trump’s top priorities. Senior Reporter Jane C. Timm joins to explain how voters could be affected if it makes its way through the Senate and how states are taking matters into their own hands in case it doesn’t. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind the Curtain: Here’s the Scoop’s Oscars Special

Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night: the 98th Academy Awards. “Sinners” may have broken a record with 16 nominations, but many of the top categories still seem to be wide open. Senior Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Keegan and Entertainment Correspondent Chloe Melas give their Oscar predictions, discuss what to expect from Conan O’Brien’s monologue, explain how the Academy Awards are evolving in the age of AI and industry consolidation, and share their own behind-the scenes experiences covering the event over the years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Potential ISIS Comeback in America and Parents Watching Social Media Trial Call For Change

A shooting at a university. A bomb outside the mayor's residence. And a chilling thread connecting them both. Is ISIS making a comeback on American soil? National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Correspondent Tom Winter discusses how AI and the war in Iran are playing a role and how law enforcement is responding. Plus, after weeks of explosive testimony, including from META CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself, a landmark social media trial is now in the hands of a jury. The question is: did Meta and YouTube knowingly addict children to their platforms, causing them mental health harm? Lori Schott, whose daughter Annalee died by suicide in 2020, is part of a group of parents watching the bellwether trial for what it could mean for their own lawsuits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.