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Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 7th

Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 7th


The adult film actress at the center of the hush-money trial of Donald Trump is expected to take the witness stand in Manhattan on Tuesday.

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Donald Trump hush-money trial: Stormy Daniels expected to testify Tuesday - UPI.com


The woman at the center of the so-called hush money case is set to take the stand for the prosecution against the former president, who risks jail if he violates his gag order again.

Stormy Daniels set to testify in Trump's hush money cover-up trial


Republicans are using largely white fraternities to fight right-wing culture wars on college campuses.

Republicans look to pull white fraternities into the campus culture wars


New data on Social Security's finances offered fresh evidence: President Joe Biden is helping strengthen the system as Donald Trump threatens to weaken it.

New data on Social Security’s finances packs a political punch


Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is expected to testify today in the hush money trial, two sources confirmed to NBC News.

Stormy Daniels to testify in Trump's hush money trial


In a social media post up for a half-hour, former President Trump railed against the judge in his hush money trial amid news Stormy Daniels would testify today. The Morning Joe panel debates the possibility Trump may have violated the partial gag order.

Did Trump violate gag order with social media post he then deleted?


Our daily political update, featuring stories that matter

Greene and Johnson meet Trump threatened with jail


NBC Vice-Chairman Bonnie Hammer joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work...and the Truth We Need to Succeed".

'You have to work at your professional worth,' says NBC executive Bonnie Hammer


Donald Trump responded to an indictment against a Democratic congressman by saying the justice system is rigged against conservatives. It's really not.

Democrat’s indictment leads to weird, new Trump conspiracy theory


The White House announced on Tuesday that it will take additional steps to tackle anti-Semitism.

White House announces new steps to curb anti-Semitism on campuses - UPI.com


MSNBC’s Jen Psaki joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book 'Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World'.

Jen Psaki: Preparing makes you more agile as a communicator


The Times' Executive Editor, Joseph Kahn, is pushing back against criticism the paper has received of its coverage of the 2024 election. Semafor's Ben Smith joins Morning Joe to discuss his recent interview with Kahn.

Times chief defends coverage of Trump and Biden


The White House said Gov. Kristi Noem "should probably stop digging herself in a hole.” That's good advice that the South Dakota Republican has ignored.

GOP’s Kristi Noem falls in a hole, finds a shovel, keeps digging


Why the South Dakota governor keeps beating a dead dog.

Opinion | Kristi Noem keeps finding ways to make her puppy-killing scandal worse


Since its first performance 200 years ago, few pieces of music have won such varied devotees

Why Beethoven’s ninth appeals to democrats and despots alike


Legal analyst Lisa Rubin joins Morning Joe to recap Day 12 of former President Trump's criminal hush money trial and she looks ahead to Day 13.

What to expect from Day 13 of Trump's criminal hush money trial


Also on the daily podcast: video game adaptations and ‘romantasy’

Why Israel is holding out on a ceasefire


The Israeli military said its ground forces have seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, closing a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.

Richard Engel: Ceasefire deal is a negotiating process


House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet again with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., about her threat to oust him from his speakership.

Speaker Johnson has 'constructive' meeting with Rep. Taylor Greene


Watch highlights of The Rachel Maddow Show, airing Mondays at 9PM Eastern.

Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights: May 6

Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights: May 6


The former president’s false claims are designed to inflame emotions, but Merchan refused to take the bait.

Opinion | Judge Juan Merchan just showed how to deal with Trump’s disinformation


A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Why biotech startups are enjoying a revival


An Alabama judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to prevent the state from prosecuting those who aids patients in receiving abortion care out of state may continue.

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Alabama judge allows out-of-state abortion lawsuit to proceed - UPI.com


Rachel Maddow looks at the cloud of threats and intimidation by Donald Trump supporters around every part of the legal system that touches a Donald Trump case, and points out that damage to the rule of law is not a far off, abstract idea, it is already actively happening.

Maddow: Trump, Republican attacks on legal system is actively damaging U.S. rule of law


Rachel Maddow looks at the damage being done to the democratic system in the U.S. by Donald Trump and his supporters in the Republican Party and explains why authoritarians around the world are waging the same kind of pressure campaign to discredit democracy. Ultimately, recognizing the United States within that broader, global picture helps illuminate the real conflict and our roles within it.

'Energizing': Maddow puts U.S. fight to defend democracy in global context


Get the latest news and commentary from Stephanie Ruhle weeknights on The 11th Hour.

Watch The 11th Hour With Stephanie Ruhle Highlights: May 6


Our daily political update, featuring stories that matter

Trump threatened with jail; Greene and Johnson meet


The FAA has opened a new investigation into Boeing after the company alerted the agency to falsified inspection reports at its South Carolina plant over how 787 Dreamliner wings were bonded to the plane's fuselage.

FAA investigates Boeing over falsified inspection reports on 787 Dreamliner - UPI.com


Watch highlights from The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.

Watch The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell Highlights: May 6


During a speech for donors, Donald Trump accused President Biden of operating a "Gestapo administration," prompting swift condemnation from the White House. Michael Steele and Sam Stein discuss his persistent use of authoritarian rhetoric.

'It's his form of projection': the fallout from Trump's speech referencing Nazi Germany


Tune into The ReidOut weekdays at 7 p.m. ET on MSNBC.

Watch the ReidOut with Joy Reid Highlights: May 6


The Biden administration on Monday announced it will grant $285 million from CHIPS and Science Act funding for a first-of-its-kind institute to develop digital twins for the chip manufacturing industry.

Biden admin. earmarks $285M for digital twins semiconductor development - UPI.com


Watch Inside With Jen Psaki, airing Sundays at noon and Mondays at 8 p.m. on MSNBC.

Watch Inside With Jen Psaki Highlights: May 6


Judge Merchan warned Donald Trump that more violations of his partial gag order could get him thrown in jail. Meanwhile, two former Trump Organization employees took the stand to talk about how the money flowed from Trump to Michael Cohen. Charles Coleman, McKay Coppins, and Hugo Lowell join Stephanie Ruhle to talk about the start of the third week of testimony in Trump's NY criminal trial.

'This would be a seismic event': Judge warns Trump that jail is really possible


MSNBC’s Jen Psaki joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss her new book, “Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World,” her first press briefing as President Biden’s White House Press Secretary, and what she’s learned from working for President Obama.

Obama 'terrified' Jen Psaki at first because he was 'larger than life'


MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes the evidence the jury reviewed in Donald Trump’s criminal case showing the handwritten conspiracy to reimburse Michael Cohen for paying $130,000 dollars to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Lawrence on Trump trial evidence: They wrote the conspiracy down on paper


MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell analyzes Trump's criminal trial judge, Juan Merchan, warning Trump of jail time for his gag order violations. Adam Klasfeld of Just Security and MSNBC Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann discuss with O'Donnell.

'He threw down the gauntlet': Judge warns Trump of jail time for contempt


WNBA star Brittney Griner describes feeling like “Putin’s Pawn” while in a Russian prison, as described in her new book “Coming Home.” Griner shares her story in Part 1 of Joy Reid’s cable exclusive interview on The ReidOut on MSNBC.

‘Putin’s Pawn’: WNBA's Brittney Griner on recognizing Putin's plans to use her | CABLE EXCLUSIVE


The Biden administration on Monday imposed visa restrictions on Colombian transportation companies accused of preying on vulnerable migrants seeking to enter the United States.

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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Colombian transport firms aiding irregular migration - UPI.com


The first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule was scrubbed Monday night, with two astronauts on board and just hours before launch, over concerns about an oxygen relief valve.

Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed over oxygen relief valve concern - UPI.com


Fmr. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins Jen Psaki to discuss the latest updates in Trump's hush money trial.

'Absolutely stunning': Fmr. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on judge’s threat to jail Trump


Jen Psaki breaks down the latest updates in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.

'Handwritten notes outlining the entire plan': Trump’s scheme revealed in black and white


WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s sentencing to a Russian Penal Colony became a big political conversation in Russia through Putin’s manipulations, and in America through the politicization of Donald Trump. Griner shares her story, which she details in her new book “Coming Home,” in Part 1 of Joy Reid’s cable exclusive interview on The ReidOut on MSNBC.

'Terrified': WNBA star Brittney Griner on chilling 'game' played in Russian prison | CABLE EXCLUSIVE


WATCH: MSNBC Legal Contributor Katie Phang breaks down what happened during Day 12 of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 12

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 12


Construction on a state-of-the-art, $147 million ocean and climate operations center has begun at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday.

Construction on state-of-art NOAA Atlantic operations center begins in R.I. - UPI.com


Kendrick Lamar's argument that the culture needs defending against one of the most commercially popular artists of our day is hugely significant.

Opinion | Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle for the soul of hip-hop


Though it was clear that Hicks is still intensely loyal to her former boss, her testimony was able to thread the needle for the prosecution.

Opinion | Hope Hicks and the moment in pre-Trump presidency America that haunts us all


Murder charges against five sheriff's deputies in the death of Irvo Otieno at a Virginia mental health hospital last year have been dropped as his family expressed outrage Monday over the prosecutor's decision.

Murder charges against 5 deputies dropped in death of Irvo Otieno - UPI.com


Judge Juan Merchan again cited former President Donald Trump for violating the gag order he imposed on the trial and warned he could face jail “if necessary” for continuing to ignore it. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports. (Bookmark The Beat’s YouTube playlist, updated daily: https://msnbc.com/ari. Connect with Ari on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriMelber IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber Merch: msnbc.com/beat5)

Jail warning! See judge tell Trump I will jail you, even though I don’t ‘want’ to


Amid a groundswell of ballot initiatives to improve abortion access at the state level, anti-abortion advocates — and their GOP allies in legislatures — want to prevent voters from weighing in at all.

Don’t overlook what’s at the heart of these anti-abortion efforts


The Georgia Republican wrote in an op-ed that he’ll vote for President Biden — “a decent person I disagree with” — over Trump, “a criminal defendant without a moral compass.”

Biden gets key GOP endorsement from Geoff Duncan, former lieutenant governor of Georgia


Joy Reid, host of "The Reidout" on MSNBC joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to preview her sit down interview with WNBA superstar Brittney Griner who spoke with Reid about her arrest and detainment in Russia.

Joy Reid on Brittney Griner: ‘All of the things which made her popular, made her a target’


Joy Reid, host of "The Reidout" on MSNBC joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to preview her sit down interview with WNBA superstar Brittany Griner who spoke with Reid about her arrest and detainment in Russia.

Joy Reid on Brittany Griner: ‘All of the things which made her popular, made her a target’


This year's top Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism were awarded Monday to the nonprofit online news outlet ProPublica, a Santa Cruz, Calif., community news site and the New York Times, among others.

Top Pulitzer Prizes go to ProPublica, N.Y. Times, small Santa Cruz, Calif., news site - UPI.com


Devlin Barrett, Washington Post Justice Reporter, Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, and Donny Deutsch join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the gag order judgment rendered by Judge Merchan after ruling that Donald Trump violated his gag order for a 10th time, with the judge warning defendant Trump that the next level of punishment could be jail time.

Nicolle Wallace: ‘For a million reasons petty, shallow, and primal Trump does not want go to jail’


Miss USA Noelia Voigt, the first Venezuelan-American to win the pageant, announced Monday that she would step down from her duties as she cited her "physical and mental well-being."

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Miss USA Noelia Voigt makes 'tough decision' to step down, cites mental health - UPI.com


Today’s edition of quick hits.

Monday’s Mini-Report, 5.6.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Monday’s Mini-Report, 5.6.24


A U.S. Army sergeant last week was arrested in Russia after being accused of stealing, according to multiple sources.

U.S. remains tight-lipped over Army sergeant arrested in Russia, accused of stealing - UPI.com


The White House says it is reviewing the cease-fire proposal accepted by Hamas from Egypt and Qatar. The New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and International Communities Organization Middle East Director Gershon Baskin discuss.

'There are no winners': Hamas accepts deal including hostage and prisoner swap


Former President Trump's hush money trial resumed today with testimony relating to payments for Michael Cohen. Criminal defense attorneys Danny Cevallos and Duncan Levin provided their legal analysis on the case.

Trump 'clearly' knew what checks to Michael Cohen were for: Hush money trial continues


Andrew Wiessmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, Melissa Murray, NYU Law University Professor and Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with dissect how the prosecution has been able to use former Trump employees and White House officials to corroborate hard evidence like checks and bank statements to make it nearly impossible for a jury to not see how involved Donald Trump was with the scheme to cover up hush money payments.

Andrew Weissmann: Prosecutors are getting ‘hostile witnesses’ to give hard evidence against Trump


Susanne Craig, New York Times Investigative Reporter, Melissa Murray, NYU Law University Professor and Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Day 12 of the Trump Hush Money trial which included the prosecution calling two Trump Organization employees laying the groundwork for the prosecution's argument that Donald Trump was a micromanager who would know about every payment being made on his behalf.

‘Double Whammy’ of Trump Organization employees testify against their old boss in Hush Money trial


Third-party data brokers are offering up all kinds of personal information to whoever is willing to shell out the cash to obtain it.

Opinion | Tiffany Haddish's strange new crusade is also an important PSA


Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a voluntary recall on two "Planters" peanut products in five southern states over possible health risks.

Voluntary recall issued in 5 southern states for Hormel-owned Planters peanut products - UPI.com


Other defendants would have been jailed by now. Trump can’t plausibly argue, in the court of law or public opinion, that the proceedings have been unfair to him.

What Merchan’s latest gag order ruling shows about his handling of Trump’s case


A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia after being accused of stealing from a woman. The soldier was stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own, according to U.S. officials.

U.S. soldier detained in Russia

U.S. soldier detained in Russia


Will Israel agree to ceasefire terms?

Hamas talks up a truce, but Israel may still invade Rafah

Will Israel agree to ceasefire terms?


Former Trump exec Jeffrey McConney is testifying today about reimbursing Michael Cohen for the hush money payment in former President Trump's trial. MSNBC legal analyst Charles Coleman, former New York Assistant Attorney General Tristan Snell, former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance and NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard discuss.

Trump team's case 'is crumbling': Ex-Trump exec testifies in hush money trial


The New York Times reporters Michael Rothfeld and David Fahrenthold weighed in on a Trump Organization official testifying at former President Trump's trial over the hush money payment.

Trump would've been 'certainly aware' of hush money payment: Michael Rothfeld


Prosecutors are questioning Deborah Tarasoff, a current Trump Organization employee, who allegedly processed the payments to Michael Cohen that are part of the hush money case against former President Trump.

Trump Organization official who processed alleged hush money payments testifies


Over the weekend, Donald Trump tried to distance himself from comments suggesting he would allow anti-abortion officials to monitor people's pregnancies.

Trump tries to downplay the danger of his stance on abortion surveillance


Hamas accepted the cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Retired Four Star General Barry McCaffrey and Admiral James Stavridis joined Chris Jansing to weigh in on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Israel is in 'treacherous' situation: Ret. Gen. on Hamas accepting cease-fire proposal


A faction of Hamas, later reported to be the political wing, has agreed to an Egyptian and Qatari ceasefire deal, but the Israeli government has yet to respond. Raf Sanchez joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the details of the agreement.

Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal from Egypt & Qatar


Former Trump Organization controller Jeff McConney takes the stand in former President Trump’s criminal hush money trial following closely-watched testimony from former Trump aide Hope Hicks. Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, and Catherine Christian join Andrea Mitchell to weigh in on what the prosecution is seeking to gain from McConney’s testimony.

Fmr. Trump Org. exec's testimony could prove there are false entries in company's records


A 10-month-old girl who went missing after her mother and another woman were shot and killed in a New Mexico park has been found alive, but authorities on Monday released few details.

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Suspect in custody as missing 10-month-old New Mexico toddler found alive - UPI.com


Three-term Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., announced that he plans to run for re-election to the Senate at 82.

Sen. Bernie Sanders announces bid for re-election to fourth Senate term - UPI.com


Columbia University on Monday announced it will cancel its university-wide graduation ceremony in favor of smaller events.

Columbia cancels university-wide graduation in favor of smaller ceremonies - UPI.com


Hamas has tentatively accepted a Gaza cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the details of the potential deal and what the next steps could be.

Hamas accepts tentative cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar


Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins Morning Joe to weigh in on recent college protests and clashes and if colleges should hold graduation ceremonies amid protests.

'We had no choice': Jeh Johnson on Columbia calling police amid protests


The Morning Joe panel discusses how violent rhetoric is becoming more common inside of Trump's Republican Party.

Joe: Talk of violence is being mainstreamed in Trump's GOP


If President Joe Biden is lucky, Donald Trump will keep alienating constituencies who might otherwise give the Republican ticket a second look.

As the 2024 race advances, Trump alienates key constituencies


Former President Trump compared the Biden administration to the Gestapo at an RNC retreat at Mar-a-Lago. Also, Sen. Tim Scott declined to say whether he'd accept 2024 election results. The Washington Post national editor Philip Rucker and The Dispatch senior writer David Drucker join José Díaz-Balart to weigh in.

'Such an insult': Trump likens the Biden admin to Nazi secret police


Author Dr. Matt R. Salmon joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Pride & Prejudice: Healing Division in the Modern Family', which in part is about Salmon growing up queer and autistic in a conservative Mormon household in Phoenix, Arizona.

Author reflects on growing up queer and autistic in a conservative household


In marking the bombing of China’s embassy in Belgrade, Mr Xi is sending a message to America

Visiting Europe, Xi Jinping brings up an old grievance


Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.24

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.24


Jeffrey McConney, former Trump Organization controller, is testifying in former President Trump's hush money trial. Earlier, Judge Merchan reprimanded Trump over more gag order violations. Former U.S. attorney Carol Lam, former New York Assistant Attorney General Adam Pollock and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join Ana Cabrera to share their legal analysis.

'Incredibly important witness': Longtime Trump Org controller takes stand in hush money trial


President Biden held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid cease-fire talks and Israel telling civilians to evacuate from eastern Rafah.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Israel orders eastern Rafah evacuation


Judge Merchan found former President Trump in contempt again of violating his gag order and warned him about possible jail time. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian is outside the courthouse with the latest. Former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin and state attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida Dave Aronberg join José Díaz-Balart to discuss.

Will Trump go to jail? Judge Merchan warns him it’s possible


The new film 'Turtles All the Way Down,' based on the 2017 NYT bestselling novel follows 17-year-old Aza Holmes as she tries to navigate living with OCD and anxiety – mental health conditions she thinks will prevent her from ever living a happy life. Writer John Green and Director Hannah Marks join Morning Joe to discuss.

'A beautiful, beautiful film': Author raves about film adaptation of book on mental health struggles


Former President Trump is back in court today after a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser over the weekend where he compared the Biden administration to the Nazi secret police. Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs and former adviser to Speaker Boehner Maura Gillespsie weigh in on the comment.

'Despicable': Trump compares Biden admin to 'Gestapo' at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser


“Kinda makes me feel small and insignificant, like I was the subject of a Kendrick Lamar diss track.”

Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 6th

Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 6th


Last month, House Republicans shelved their misplaced focus on home appliances, energy conservation and efficiency standards. The plan has made a comeback.

Republicans shift their focus to home appliances (yes, again)


Why the event will surely be a missed opportunity to embrace the darker, more provocative themes of a piece of literature that has resonated for the better part of six decades.

Opinion | The irony of this year’s beautiful — but dark — Met Gala theme


'Morning Joe' breaks down the day's biggest stories. Watch on MSNBC weekdays from 6-10 a.m. ET.

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 6

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 6


Donald Trump’s weird whining about the White House resembling the "Gestapo" isn’t just factually wrong and morally offensive, it’s also deeply ironic.

Biden White House pushes back in response to Trump ‘Gestapo’ talk


The judge overseeing the New York hush money trial has found that former President Trump has violated his gag order again, fining him an additional $1,000 and warning about the possibility of jail time "if necessary." NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on the decision and the new Trump organization witness taking the stand.

Judge warns Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate gag orders


Judge Juan Merchan has found former President Trump again violated the  gag order and has held him in contempt. Yasmin Vossoughian reports.

Trump again held in contempt for violating gag order at hush money trial


Prosecutors sought fines at a May 2 hearing for the latest alleged violations by the former president, telling the judge they weren't seeking jail just yet.

Judge Merchan finds Donald Trump violated gag order for 10th time


Community activist Luis Miranda Jr. joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit that is Transforming America'.

Activist Luis Miranda Jr. on engaging Latino voters, his new book 'Relentless'


Week four of former president Donald Trump's hush-money trial was set to get underway Monday with no advance posting of whom will be on the stand to follow on from former White House communications director Hope Hicks.

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What's more important than Donald Trump's latest whining about Jack Smith? The fact that the former president wants to see the special counsel arrested.

Why it matters that Trump wants to see Jack Smith get ‘arrested’


Columbia will replace its universitywide commencement ceremony on May 15 with "smaller-scale, school-based celebrations," university officials announced Monday, after weeks of pro-Palestinian and counterprotests on campus.

Columbia University cancels university-wide commencement


In an interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., avoided giving a direct answer when asked if he would accept the results of the 2024 election. The Morning Joe panel discusses.

'I'm stunned': Joe reacts to Sen. Scott's response about 2024 election results


Two months ago, the RNC hired two lawyers to oversee the party’s election-year legal efforts. One has been indicted, and the other has been pushed out.

RNC troubles continue as party parts ways with its chief counsel


Team Trump believes Tim Scott might not be hostile enough toward democracy. The Republican senator settled on the worst possible solution to the "problem."

Tim Scott pushes a woeful solution to his Team Trump ‘problem’


Legal analyst Lisa Rubin recaps the headlines from last week in Donald Trump's hush money trial and looks ahead to Day 12.

What to expect from Day 12 of Trump's hush money trial


Monday's Google Doodle celebrates the start of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Google Doodle kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week - UPI.com


Also on the daily podcast: the patent-law primacy of two small Texas towns and remembering Eleanor Coppola

What South Africans’ disillusionment with democracy means for their elections


A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

The new economics of immigration

The new economics of immigration


The Israel Defense Forces this morning called on civilians in eastern Rafah to move toward what it termed an expanded humanitarian area, potentially signaling preparations for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, where more than 1.4 million civilians are sheltering. Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.

Israeli military tells 100,000 people to flee Rafah


Among likely voters, President Biden leads former President Trump, 49 to 45 percent in new ABC/IPSOS polling. The Morning Joe panel digs into the numbers.

Biden leads Trump among likely voters in new 2024 polling


Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump has an 'absolute right' to testify at his criminal hush money trial. Trump last week told reporters the gag order prevented him from testifying.

Judge: Trump has 'absolute right' to testify


Watch the best from The Saturday Show and The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.

Watch Weekends with Jonathan Capehart Highlights: May 5


The deputy leader of the Labour Party alarms businesses in Britain. Should she?

Who is Angela Rayner?

Who is Angela Rayner?


“As in Hello, which is as good as any beginning.”

“Hail Mary”

“Hail Mary”


“Did I hear someone say / ‘Lord, have mercy on me’ / among shadows of green?”

“Crossing Byways”

“Crossing Byways”


Trump’s upcoming speech to libertarians shows he’s looking for votes wherever he can find them — just as the party is turning MAGA-friendly.

Opinion | Trump's upcoming Libertarian Party convention speech reveals desperation


Micromanaging a defense attorney is always a recipe for disaster.

Opinion | The greatest threat to Trump’s legal defense is Trump himself


Letters respond to Louis Menand’s piece about Justice Stephen Breyer’s new book and Eric Lach’s piece about Jessica Tisch, New York City’s sanitation commissioner.

The Mail

The Mail


The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Joe Biden and the Democrats, Donald Trump and the Republicans plus daily updates about the 2024 US election.

Police clear protests at USC | Latest US politics news from The Economist


As pro-Palestinian and anti-war protests spread to college campuses across the country, one phrase keeps popping up: “outside agitator.” MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin debunks the decades-old trope and calls out the boogeyman narrative for what it really is: an effort to discredit, delegitimize and marginalize an entire movement.

Debunking the “Outside Agitator” Trope amid pro-Palestinian campus protests


The Israeli government today voted unanimously to shut down Al Jazeera's broadcasts and operations in the country, a move the network has condemned and called a criminal act. MSNBC's Ayman Mohyeldin speaks with Al Jazeera Managing Editor Mohamed Moawad about this "attack on journalism."

Al Jazeera Managing Editor: Israel's Shutdown is an Effort to Silence Coverage of Gaza War


As Donald Trump considers whom he will pick to be his running mate, the hopefuls are speaking up, trying to show they are the most loyal to him. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott dodges questions on whether he'll honor the results of the November election. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum calls a possible Trump conviction a "travesty of justice" and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem picks on President Biden's dog Commander. MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart unpacks it all with his panel.

'This is Gov. Kristi Noem trying to justify puppycide': Panel reacts to Trump's VP hopefuls


Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Robert Garcia join Jonathan Capehart to discuss TIME magazine's new bombshell interview with Donald Trump, which reveals his authoritarian plans for a second term. Plus, Rep. Waters reacts to Trump saying that there's a "definite anti-white feeling in this country."

Rep. Maxine Waters: 'Donald Trump is a pure racist'


Watch Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele team bring their wide range of political expertise to “The Weekend,” every Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. ET.

Watch The Weekend Highlights: May 5

Watch The Weekend Highlights: May 5


Watch Inside With Jen Psaki, airing Sundays at noon and Mondays at 8 p.m. on MSNBC.

Watch Inside With Jen Psaki Highlights: April 5


Latino voters will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Luis A. Miranda Jr., political strategist and father of songwriter and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, joins MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss.

Luis A. Miranda Jr.: Support of Biden in Latino community has gotten softer


MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove to discuss student protests on California college campuses and the state of the 2024 election with six months remaining.

'We have to show the receipts,' Rep. Kamlager-Dove says on Biden campaign


Police in rural New Mexico continued to search for a missing 10-month-old girl Sunday after officials said the infant was abducted, officials reported.

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Several major rivers in Texas are expected to crest as flood waters continue to rise. Multiple agencies have responded to the flooding, and no major injuries have been reported.

Several major rivers expected to crest in Texas as flood waters rise


Jen Psaki is joined by Representative Jamie Raskin to discuss Donald Trump's concerning affinity for authoritarianism and his plans for a potential second presidential term, among other topics.

'America is forewarned': Raskin sounds alarm about Trump’s 'authoritarian program'


CIA Director William Burns plans to travel to Israel for an emergency meeting with the Qatari prime minister for more hostage-ceasefire talks. The trip comes after discussions in the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday.

CIA director to travel to Israel for continued hostage-ceasefire talks


Jen Psaki is joined by political reporter Ashley Parker and legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal to break down the latest updates in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, including former aide Hope Hicks' emotional testimony.

'He is on record': Weissmann reveals key Trump admission that’s 'on paper'


Jen Psaki shares a telling interaction she had with former White House aide Hope Hicks during the presidential transition in 2016 and discusses her testimony in Trump's hush money trial.

'She only had one question': Psaki’s never-before-told story about Trump aide Hope Hicks


The University of Mississippi has opened an investigation into reports of students making hostile and racial gestures toward Black students on campus. The University's chancellor said he was aware of the actions.

Ole Miss investigates racial taunts, mocking, at pro-Gaza demonstration - UPI.com


The University of Pennsylvania encampment entered its 11th day. NBC News’ George Solis reports from the campus where students have remained peaceful.

University of Pennsylvania encampment enters 11th day


Dave Aronberg, State Attorney for Palm Beach County, FL, and Patricia Hurtado, Bloomberg news reporter, join Alex Witt to go over key witness testimonies and how the trial could unfold going forward.

‘Point out the sleaze’ - How the prosecution’s strategy could play out in Trump’s criminal trial


University of Southern California protesters vowed to come back after their encampment was cleared from the school by police. A spokesperson from the university said no arrests were made.

USC protesters vow to return after tents cleared by police


Hundreds of demonstrators and police gathered at the University of Texas at Austin. One professor at the school spoke out about attending the rally and showing support for the students.

UT Austin professor shows support for students demonstrators on campus


Alex Witt is joined by Democratic strategist Don Calloway, Republican strategist Susan Del Percio, and former Republican Representative David Jolly (R-FL) to talk about the race to be Donald Trump’s next vice president and Kristi Noem’s stunning admission.

‘Puppies poll pretty well’: Political panel reacts to Kristi Noem’s defense for killing her dog


Former President Trump has compared the Biden administration to the "Gestapo," at a private donor event. He also called Jack Smith, the special counsel prosecuting two federal cases against Trump, an "evil thug" and "deranged."

Trump compared the Biden administration to the 'Gestapo'


Due to the severe weather hitting the south, hundreds of dramatic rescues are taking place after an intense weekend of heavy rain and flooding. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports from Humble, Texas, on the severe weather threat predicted to continue.

Severe flooding in Texas causes hundreds of dramatic rescues


Alex Witt is joined by Rabbi David Levin from the Temple Beth El to speak about antisemitism in the U.S. and the messages of protestors on university campuses throughout the country.

‘Embrace our shared humanity’ - One Rabbi’s message to pro-Palestinian student protestors


Former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg and Washington Post reporter Perry Stein have both been in the courtroom for Donald Trump’s criminal trial. They join Alex Witt to share insights from the courtroom and preview this week’s testimonies.

Hope Hicks testimony provided the ‘mic drop moment’ for prosecutors - former federal prosecutor