NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

As early voting gets underway ahead of the midterms, Garrett Haake goes behind the scenes of America’s elections to ask a fundamental question: Can voters trust the results? Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt explains how officials are preparing for everything from cyberattacks and AI-generated misinformation to voter intimidation and potential federal interference. Then, NBC News senior reporter Jane C. Timm takes us inside Georgia’s election system, where Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is turning to security measures, audits and a lot of data to combat distrust. Plus, why counting votes takes time, what makes voting by mail secure, and what election officials are most worried about this November. swap.fm/l/htsfd

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. local time as a Category 2 storm with 105-mph winds. NBC News’ Bill Karins explains what’s next as the storm continues to move.

Hurricane Isaias set to slam Gulf Coast; Execution of Fort Hood shooter to be livestreamed; Guilfoyle accused by Trump donor of $100k request for credit card bill; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias; FBI: Terror plot foiled against Mall of America; New video reveals moments after student shoots teacher; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Inmate conscious after botched execution; France rocked by student-led protests over school conditions; California Democrats slam Trump’s comment on Iran; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Cornell students protest handling of 2024 rape allegations; Deadly school bus crash in Florida; Mystery death in Russian lab; and more on tonight's broadcast.

U.S. bombers scrambled out of U.K. airbase after threats; Cornell University police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault; Early indications suggest Flydubai co-pilot acted alone in attack, officials say; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New details about co-pilot after Flydubai incident; Urgent race to find missing medical evacuation jet; New revelations in Cornell rape investigation; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

For decades, Texas has been the deep-red heart of the Republican Party. For Democrats, it’s the white whale. But this midterm cycle, political observers think they may have a chance. In the Senate contest, most polls show Democratic State Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton by a few points. And in the race for governor, Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is in surprisingly close competition with the incumbent, Republican Greg Abbott, despite being outspent by a mile. For this episode of Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition, NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake headed to Austin to sit down with Hinojosa and Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins to ask: Could this finally be Democrats’ year in Texas? swap.fm/l/htsfd

Letitia James takes over Cornell rape investigation as special prosecutor; Co-pilot attacker had been banned from flying over his radical views; Newly unsealed police body camera footage shows arrest of Luigi Mangione; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

New video of hero passengers from plane attack; Tornado outbreak across Kansas; Botched execution of death row inmate; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Passengers stop co-pilot’s attempt to crash plane; New questions over airline security after attack; Cornell agrees to independent investigation into handling of rape allegations; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Flash flood emergency in the Southwest; Former American Idol contestant convicted of murder; Lindsay Clancy returns to court for first time since mistrial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly storm slams East Coast; Cornell University alleged fraternity rape investigation reopened; Police accuse in-laws in murder of New York Times executive; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Suspected terror attack thwarted near U.S. air base in U.K.; Trump says he rejected Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Powerful storm brings major flooding and power outages across Northeast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

As Democrats grapple with what their party stands for, one issue continues to divide them: Israel. The first signs of a fissure came after Israel began its invasion of Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks. Some progressive Democrats demanded a more forceful U.S. response to what they saw as war crimes being committed with the help of American weapons and military aid. By the fall of 2024, a larger movement against the war had grown: More than 100,000 Democrats cast uncommitted ballots in the Michigan primary — a harbinger of Kamala Harris’ ultimate loss to Donald Trump. Since then, polls show that voter support for Israel has continued to decline in both parties. But among Democrats, that erosion has been far more dramatic. So how should the party position itself on Israel policy in 2026 — and eventually, 2028? In this episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," we ask two Democrats on opposite sides of this debate: Tariq Habash, a co-founder of A New Policy, a political group that advises candidates…

States of emergency as powerful nor’easter bears down; Hawaii bracing for impact from Hurricane Nolo; Iran’s new proposal to re-open Strait of Hormuz; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit; Shots fired at Miami International Airport; Son of Israeli ambassador to U.S. seriously injured in West Bank car-ramming attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit; Shots fired at Miami International Airport; Son of Israeli ambassador to U.S. seriously injured in West Bank car-ramming attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hackers say they breached the FBI and stole data; U.S. negotiators meet with Iranian officials at U.N.; Two students dead in Mississippi; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Flights halted at major airports after equipment failure; Trump set for high-stakes U.N. meetings; ICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran issues new retaliation threat against American military bases; Trump announces new plan for D.C. arch; Police: Child killed in potential road rage shooting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Torrential rains prompt flood risk for millions; Trump bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House; New attacks on Saudi Arabia as Middle East fighting escalates; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

If there’s one issue driving this election, it’s affordability. With prices for everything from gas and groceries to healthcare and childcare rising, many Americans feel the American Dream is slipping out of reach. Meanwhile, Democrats think this could be the key to their comeback, while President Donald Trump calls affordability a “hoax” — but is still pitching $5,000 payments for every voter if Republicans maintain control of the House and the Senate. On Episode 2 of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake brings together NBC News senior policy reporter Shannon Pettypiece, former Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., and NBC News contributor Ashley Etienne, a former adviser to President Joe Biden, to discuss where voters are feeling the squeeze, why they don’t feel like the economy — or the government — is working for them and how the parties are responding on the campaign trail and beyond.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House; Trump announces deal over security in Greenland; Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says she ‘knew exactly what she was doing’; and more on tonight's broadcast.

F-16 jet crash triggers evacuations; Takeoff scare for Mexico bound flight; Torrential rain creating havoc across the country; and more on tonight's broadcast.

3 killed when NBC LA helicopter crashes; Fed raises interest rates; Growing GOP divide over Iran war; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Kennedy Center to close for two years as Trump says renovation hinges on his name; FBI: ISIS terror plot foiled in Pennsylvania; Multiple artists quit Ed Sheeran tour; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Trump calls concerns over AI destroying humanity a “hoax”; McConnell returns to Senate; Crane collapses onto cars in Miami; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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Heavy rains prompt flash floods and water rescues; Top AI chief executives publicly agree on slowing AI development; Fuel prices rise as fighting expands in the Middle East; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Midterm elections usually shake up power in Washington – and Democrats are hoping that will hold true in November. But will the "Trump effect" change that calculus? Welcome to Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition. Every Saturday until Election Day, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake will bring on newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms. This week, Garrett’s looking at how Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves to keep or take control of Congress next year, respectively, and he's speaking with two people at the crux of those decisions: former White House deputy chief of staff James Blair and California Democratic congressman Pete Aguilar. Blair left the West Wing to run President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc. He’s got $400 million to spend, a president itching to hit the campaign trail and a plan to keep Republican majorities in Washington for two more years. Meanwhile, Aguilar’s role as chair of the House Democratic Caucus means…

Trump pledges $5,000 for Americans if GOP wins; Staten Island barge fire kills one; Delta Air Lines mid-air emergency; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Air Force One emergency slide mistakenly deployed; Trump says Iran war will end "after the election"; New video of deadly cargo plane crash in Miami; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Cargo plane slams into vehicles killing 5 in Miami; Hurricane Lowell barrels towards Hawaii; Travel prices hit Labor Day records; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Cargo plane slams into vehicles killing 5 in Miami; Hurricane Lowell barrels towards Hawaii; Travel prices hit Labor Day records; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Millions under severe weather threat over Labor Day weekend; U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships ; Putin orders 72-hour ceasefire in Kyiv; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney blames single juror for deadlock; Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in connection to stabbing attack; Powerful storms blast Midwest; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Edouard triggers flash flood emergency in Texas; Police officers injured in Minneapolis shooting; Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked again as judge orders jurors to keep deliberating; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran launches new missile attacks; Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked after four days of deliberations; Tropical Storm Edouard hits Gulf Coast; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Suspect and female victim dead after Times Square stabbing spree; At least two dead as rescuers search for missing in Grand Canyon; Justices give Trump major legal victory on ballroom project; and more on tonight's broadcast.

More than a dozen people feared missing in Grand Canyon flash floods; U.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks; Desperate search for Nepal flood survivors enters critical new phase; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Urgent rescue effort after deadly flood disaster; Jury in Clancy case requests key evidence; Small plane crashes on Florida beach; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Americans missing in deadly flood disaster; Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed ‘Lake America’; Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy murder trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

American tourists among hundreds missing after deadly floods in Nepal; New details on Dolly Parton’s death as tributes pour in; Bodycam video released from arrest of 49ers owner in prostitution sting; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. Tom Llamas and the NBC News team look back on Parton’s cultural and philanthropic impact and the legacy she leaves behind.

Tens of thousands evacuated from Nevada wildfire; In win for Trump, Supreme Court backs restrictions on mail-in ballots; 49ers owner arrested in prostitution sting; People in Gary, Indiana without power for 13 days; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuations; U.S. wages economic battles against Iran and Canada; New questions as Harry and Meghan prepare to return to the U.K.; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Deadly heat, dangerous storms put millions at risk; U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs; Russia, Ukraine trade deadly strikes as war escalates; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Tornadoes rip across Northeast; Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now; New details in Hayden Panettiere’s final moments; and more on tonight’s broadcast.