Election Day is just days away. In the final episode of "Here’s the Scoop, Election Edition," Garrett Haake brings in three of NBC News’ top political minds: senior national politics reporter Jon Allen, national politics reporter Bridget Bowman and chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles. Together, they dig into the standout moments from the 2026 midterm campaigns, key factors driving voters’ decisions at the ballot box, the races they’ll be watching on election night and what the results could mean for 2028 presidential hopefuls.

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The Israeli election results are in, and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, has enough seats for a majority government. And they’ve both pledged not to form a coalition with Arab-majority parties, which nearly doubled their representation. NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down how these results could shape the upcoming coalition-building process.

Also, award-winning author Min Jin Lee’s new novel, "American Hagwon," tackles the increasingly competitive, expensive and stressful education system through the lens of a South Korean family striving to help their kids get ahead. She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss how she thinks we can reimagine education and the importance of family in bridging the gap.

Plus, many people are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for information on candidates, ballot measures and even polling locations ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo explains how a new, nonpartisan AI-powered app, VoteMate, is hoping to help voters and stop the spread of election misinformation.

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The New York Times reported this week that top aides from Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign were involved in recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to run for Senate against the GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. Peltola’s campaign has denied any involvement. NBC News senior political reporter Jane Timm explains why legal experts say the alleged scheme is unethical, but not unlawful.

Michigan’s Senate race is taking an ugly turn as Republicans hurl racist and Islamophobic attacks against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. NBC News national politics reporter Allan Smith explains how the rhetoric is shaping the campaign’s final stretch.

Lastly, food delivery giant DoorDash just announced plans to buy Instacart, the service that brings groceries straight to your door. Will this $17 billion acquisition help bring your take-out costs down? NBC News business and economy reporter Allie Canal breaks down the impacts of the merger.

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Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain this morning, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, according to Spanish authorities. It’s the second deadly train crash on the Madrid-Seville line this year. NBC News foreign correspondent Raf Sanchez shares the details surrounding the accident and how authorities are responding to the growing safety concerns about the country’s railways.

Plus, the family of Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this year, is accusing the federal government of not following the correct legal procedures in the investigation into his killing. Minnesota NBC affiliate KARE-11 anchor Jana Shortal details the concerns about transparency and why the Pretti family has chosen to speak out now.

Finally, author and podcaster Mel Robbins’ “let them” theory has become a mantra for her 40 million followers in the self-help space. Robbins goes deep with Yas about how a life crisis in her early 40s helped fuel her success – and why she hopes listeners have grace with themselves.

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The Justice Department has filed charges against former FBI director James Comey, alleging he mishandled classified information in October 2016. But Comey insists he’s innocent and his legal team says the statute of limitations has run out on the case. NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett explains how these latest charges fit into the Trump administration’s broader efforts to go after Comey and other perceived political enemies.

AI giant Anthropic, the developer behind Claude, is about to go public in what could be one of the biggest stock debuts in history. In their IPO filing, the company disclosed that the company hasn’t turned an annual profit, and warned about existential risks with AI. So is this AI bubble ready to burst? NBC News business and economy reporter Allie Canal has the details.

The “romantasy” craze is resurrecting the midnight book release. NBC News national reporter Alicia Lozano explains why readers are cosplaying and staying up late to celebrate the latest installment of Sarah J. Maas’ “A Court of Thorns and Roses.”

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Israelis are gearing up to vote in the country’s first nationwide elections since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. NBC News international correspondent Matt Bradley explains how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with pressure from his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, over national security, the economy and ongoing settler violence in the West Bank.

Plus, crowds of supporters welcomed Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado back to the country after 11 months in exile. Reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero, who is based in Caracas, explains whether her return will pressure the government to hold new elections.

Finally, a new Netflix documentary series, “The One About Matthew Perry,” explores the “Friends” actor’s life and struggles with addiction. The documentary’s director, Mary Robertson, shares Perry’s legacy, in addition to his role as Chandler Bing.

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Could the backlash to artificial intelligence and data centers decide control of Congress? NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake sits down with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., to talk about his proposals for mitigating AI-related job losses, banning political deepfakes, and establishing government oversight and regulation despite pushback from the Trump administration. Then, NBC News national politics reporter Allan Smith details how the opposition to data centers has been reshaping campaigns and races across the country, scrambling traditional party lines. Plus, we look at which candidates are trying to stake a claim in AI ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.

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Reports that AI agents are taking over our bank accounts, hacking into our personal data and shutting humans out of their systems have been in the news this week. On the other hand, an AI tool helped detect a critical vulnerability online. So should we feel worried or optimistic? NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo dives deep.

Then, the resignation of leading Make America Healthy Again figure Calley Means as a senior adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is revealing MAHA-sized cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition. NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains why some MAHA activists feel the administration has fallen short on key promises, and why both parties are now vying for MAHA support in the midterms.

Finally, it’s Game 1 of the World Series … with the Milwaukee Brewers facing off against the Tampa Bay Rays. NBC News sports reporter Andrew Greif breaks down how these smaller-market teams were able to beat out richer rivals and why upcoming labor negotiations about salary caps could lead to a lockout ahead of the 2027 MLB season.

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