Talks in Washington on Thursday yielded a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, even as Iran proxy Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange fire in the southern buffer zone. NBC News correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” host Yasmin Vossoughian explains how the “non-aggression pact” to disarm Hezbollah would work and why the Lebanese are still cautiously optimistic. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has taken a variety of actions this week to ease restrictions on highly regulated drugs like psychedelics and medical marijuana. NBC News health and medical reporter Erika Edwards explains how reclassifying those drugs could open up new options for research and treatment — and why it’s happening at such a breakneck speed.

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More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced by the fighting between Israel and the Iran-proxy Hezbollah, sparking a massive humanitarian crisis. NBC News Correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” Host Yasmin Vossoughian tells us about the families she met while visiting a refugee center in Beirut. Plus, Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the prospects for ending the months-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown – plus how changes in DHS personnel and ICE tactics may have played a role.

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Control of Lebanon’s south is one of the key sticking points in talks between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for this Thursday. NBC News correspondent and “Here’s the Scoop” host Yasmin Vossoughian went to the Hezbollah stronghold of Tyre in southern Lebanon, among the hardest-hit cities in the war, and shares how residents are dealing with the ongoing threat and what a potential deal would mean for them. Then, NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley joins the conversation to discuss Israel’s demands, including the establishment of a permanent “security zone.”

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran. But regardless of what happens next with negotiations to end the war, one country that feels left out is Lebanon. "Here’s the Scoop" host Yasmin Vossoughian reports from Beirut on how people there differ in their beliefs on Hezbollah and the Israel-Lebanon talks — and why they seem united on the question of a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. Plus, Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after 15 years of leading the tech giant. NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern examines Cook’s legacy and previews what to expect from the company under his successor, John Ternus.

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Here’s the Scoop host Yasmin Vossoughian is on assignment in Lebanon, which has been caught in the crossfire of the Iran war. As the deadline for the U.S. and Iranian ceasefire ticks closer, Yas tells guest host Christine Romans why people in Lebanon are fearful and uncertain about the future. Plus: NBC News Senior Washington Correspondent Hallie Jackson gained rare access into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s property in New Mexico. The Zorro Ranch had largely been excluded from investigations until recently – despite at least 10 girls and young women alleging abuse there. Hallie shares what survivors and investigators told her about their experiences and why they are worried about the lack of accountability in New Mexico.

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Wall Street seems to be pricing in an end to the war in the Middle East. After Iran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stocks rebounded to record highs and the price of oil plummeted. But as NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung explains to fill-in host Christine Romans, it might be a while before consumers see any relief. Then, recent Federal Election Commission data shows some Democratic primary challengers are out-fundraising their incumbent opponents. NBC News National Political Reporter Bridget Bowman illustrates how the findings show generational divides within the Democratic Party — and what that could portend for the midterms.

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Former elementary school teacher Arielle Fodor has racked up 1.4 million followers by posting political satire as her influencer alter ego “Mrs. Frazzled.” When Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced his campaign for governor last year, she posted an endorsement — and then her DMs blew up. Fodor explains how she started investigating allegations against Swalwell that ultimately led to his political demise. Then, NBC News foreign correspondent Matt Bradley breaks down what we know about the just-announced 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon — and shares what a senior Hezbollah official told him about its willingness to abide by the deal.

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The U.S. military is using more than 100 fighter and surveillance aircraft to carry out a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But even though it says it has turned around at least nine ships from Iranian ports so far, maritime data shows that at least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the strait on Tuesday. NBC reporter Chantal Da Silva explains the confusion around who’s really in control of the waterway — and what impact that could have on peace negotiations, set to continue this week. Plus, we talk to NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett about her exclusive sit-down interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and why he thinks the American public should be “happy” about President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Department of Justice.

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