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Saturday, June 13, 2026

 

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We tore open the Trump phone — it was nearly the same as a Taiwanese device using Chinese parts

We tore open the Trump phone — it was nearly the same as a Taiwanese device using Chinese parts

A scanner, a microscope and an old-fashioned teardown of Trump Mobile’s T1 phone showed that it was almost identical to the HTC U24 Pro. Access the full story.

 

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Watch this week’s subscriber-exclusive Q&A replays

Watch this week’s subscriber-exclusive Q&A replays

NBC News’ chief data analyst Steve Kornacki answered subscriber questions about the Maine primary, how he started his career and more. Watch the full video.

Stephanie Gosk is in Mexico City where she answered questions about World Cup favorites, security and ticket prices. Watch the full video.

Stay tuned for next week's live subscriber Q&A with Chloe Melas.

 

WORLD NEWS

Inside the world’s scam capital, where enslaved workers are forced to defraud Americans online

Inside the world’s scam capital, where enslaved workers are forced to defraud Americans online

Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people are getting caught up in one of the world’s most sophisticated fraud networks. Access the full story.

 

EXTENDED CUT

Sunday Sitdown: Paul McCartney Extended Interview

Sunday Sitdown: Paul McCartney Extended Interview

Willie Geist talks with music icon Paul McCartney about his new album, his Liverpool roots, and a return to the Ed Sullivan Theater more than 60 years after The Beatles' American debut. Watch the full extended interview.

 

YOUR VIDEO BRIEFINGS

A tale of two parties: America250 versus Freedom 250

A tale of two parties: America250 versus Freedom 250

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Current Congress on pace to pass fewest bills in 50 years

Current Congress on pace to pass fewest bills in 50 years

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A first look at the new Siri AI

A first look at the new Siri AI

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