The first ever Republican midterm convention is taking place this week in Texas. The GOP is hoping to motivate President Donald Trump’s base and less engaged voters to turn out in November — including by asking supporters to pretend Trump is “on the ballot.” NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down whether the convention is more likely to help or hurt the GOP’s chances of keeping their congressional majorities. Then, AI researcher Jacob Coxon went viral this week when he announced his resignation from Anthropic on social media by warning that the people building AI systems believe that they could lead to human extinction in the next decade — and are charging ahead anyway. NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo explains why the “AI could kill us all” doomsayers could finally lead lawmakers in the U.S. to implement regulations on the industry. And the U.S. Open is headed to the semifinals with four Americans still competing across the men's and women’s tournaments. Can the American men finally end a decadeslong Grand Slam drought? And could there be an American sweep? Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci previews what it will take.

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The U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent oil prices to about $100 a barrel. The U.S. and Iran are both dealing with domestic economic pressure, but NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley explains why it’s not enough to get them back to the negotiating table. Then, hundreds of people with disabilities in Nebraska have had their Medicaid benefits slashed after the state began using an algorithm to assess financial need. NBC News senior investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh lays out the potential toll of these cuts on the families who rely on government funding to care for their loved ones. And Apple has a new phone — and a new chief. NBC News business and data correspondent Brian Cheung has the deets from the annual fall reveal, including the new foldable iPhone Duo and whether CEO John Ternus is ready to follow in the footsteps of Tim Cook.

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Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s another test of President Donald Trump’s grip on the party, while Democrats' fight is between an establishment and a progressive candidate. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down those familiar midterm themes and explains how the calculus has changed for each party heading into the November election. Then, five years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, Yasmin speaks to two young Afghan women about how they rebuilt their lives in the U.S. — and to NBC News' president of editorial, Rebecca Blumenstein, who helped make it happen. Rebecca details how The New York Times evacuated 124 members of its staff and family members and helped them build new lives in a book, co-authored with Diana Kapp, “The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America,” out today. Finally, NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan takes us inside the surprise screening of Nathan Fielder’s documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, which is already getting awards buzz.

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Happy Labor Day! The annual celebration of American workers is rooted in the late 1800s, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday after technology introduced during the Industrial Revolution massively reorganized how people worked. Some say we’re seeing that reorganization again today, with the introduction of artificial intelligence. And just like back then, there are people who say AI will yield huge wins for the economy and prosperity – and others who are ringing alarm bells. Today on the show, Erik Brynjolfsson, professor and senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI and director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, helps us understand how the AI revolution is already reshaping the workforce and how you can prepare yourself.

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Will Democrats retake the House, Senate and statehouses across the country this November — or will Republicans harness the “Trump effect” to defy history and hold on to power? How will issues like the economy, the war with Iran, America’s relationship with Israel and the rise of AI shape voter decisions? And where will the fight for power in Washington be decided? In Here’s the Scoop Election Edition, NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake invites newsmakers to discuss the themes, issues and key players shaping the 2026 midterms. Tune in every Saturday until Election Day.

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The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case declared a mistrial today after the jury sent a third note to the court saying it was deadlocked. Clancy’s defense team tried to appeal to a higher court, but was almost immediately denied. What kept the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict? And what comes next for Lindsay Clancy? NBC News Legal Analyst Misty Marris explains. Then, we take a look at how private capital transformed youth sports into a $40 billion industry. New York Magazine contributing writer Caitlin Moscatello breaks down how the new playing field is impacting kids’ mental and physical health. Finally, we speak with the senior investigator on a new NYU Langone Health study which found that weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may cause some men to lose their hair faster.

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New York City and Los Angeles school districts have launched moratoriums on AI in schools — in NYC through eighth grade, in L.A. including high school. WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould explains what’s in the New York ban and how it fits into a wider pushback against technology in schools nationwide. Then, Ukrainians are living under the most intense Russian bombardment since the war began. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel visits a maternity hospital and a school near the Russian border that have been forced to operate underground. Finally, we remember the legacy of writer, activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92.

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Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has ramped back up this week. Iranian officials have accused the U.S. military of striking a wedding party in Kuhestak, in the southern part of the country, Tuesday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. U.S. Central Command is investigating, according to a U.S. official, who said the military had been conducting strikes in the vicinity. NBC News international editor Babak Dehghanpisheh breaks down why the U.S. military may have targeted Kuhestak and what the recent exchanges of fire reveal about the current stage of the war. Then, we’re continuing our look at the new power players shaping this year’s elections. This week: political megadonors. A New York Times analysis showed that the top 20 contributors have already poured $1.2 billion into contests this cycle — and that they’re mostly aligned with Republican interests. New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer explains why billionaires are funneling so much money to the right and whether that could change if Democrats retake control of Congress in November. And the U.S. Open doubles matches may be the hottest ticket in tennis. After a hugely successful mixed doubles tournament last week, Venus and Serena Williams are teaming up in the women’s draw. Matthew Futterman, senior tennis writer for The Athletic, explains the growing fanbase in the format and how players are changing the narrative around age.

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