Starting Monday, Michael Cohen will testify in the Trump hush money trial, expected to last several days. As a pivotal witness, Cohen's credibility and past actions as Trump's former attorney will be scrutinized. The Morning Joe digs into his central role and potential impact on the trial.

'He saw it all': Cohen's testimony could make or break Trump's hush money case


Republican Sen. Rick Scott doesn't just want to relitigate his Medicare scandal during his re-election campaign, he also has a new conspiracy theory.

Does Rick Scott really want to relitigate his Medicare scandal?


What’s good for Biden’s foreign policy legacy isn’t necessarily good for the country.

Opinion | Biden’s foreign policy dream is embroiled in risks with little reward


But the female basketball players who come after her won’t be

Caitlin Clark will always be underpaid

Caitlin Clark will always be underpaid


Authorities arrested nine Massachusetts Institute of Technology students and an encampment they built the Cambridge campus taken down on Thursday during their protest of the Israel-Hamas war.

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At least nine arrested as police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT - UPI.com


Some congressional Republicans want to impeach President Joe Biden over his policy toward Israel. The White House was right to call this "ridiculous."

Republicans concoct an odd new reason to try to impeach Biden


In a striking video on Truth Social, Donald Trump criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., dismissing him as a 'radical left Democrat' amid polls indicating Kennedy is siphoning votes from Trump's campaign. Emphasizing the urgency, Trump states he would prefer Joe Biden over 'Junior,' arguing that the country would fare better under Biden's administration compared to the 'immediate collapse' he predicts with Kennedy. Meanwhile, discussions around Kennedy's controversial stance on abortion reveal his fluctuating positions, potentially affecting his campaign credibility. The Morning Joe panel discuss.

'Trump's never been good at hiding his fear': Trump turns attacks to RFK Jr.


In this week’s episode of “Morning Mika,” Mika Brzezinski, Huma Abedin and Symone Sanders-Townsend chat with MSNBC host Jen Psaki about her new book, “Say More,” which details the surprising lessons she has learned on her path to success.

‘Psaki Bombs’: Fmr. WH Press Secy. Jen Psaki drops hard truths about effective communication


Our poll tracker, results and guide to the presidential hopefuls

Who will be the next government of South Africa?


Donald Trump made a pitch to Big Oil executives: If they spent $1 billion to help elect him, he'd scrap environmental safeguards and give them tax breaks.

Trump pitches a highly dubious $1 billion deal to Big Oil execs


Legal analysts Lisa Rubin and Danny Cevallos join Morning Joe to recap Day 14 of former President Trump's criminal hush money trial, examining the legal risks of involving Stormy Daniels and what her testimony could mean for the case's future. Former Trump aide Madeleine Westerhout also testified, bringing insights as "Trump's gatekeeper."

'Unnecessary risk': Danny Cevallos critiques Stormy Daniels' role in hush money trial


Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, joined Way Too Early to discuss President Biden's warning against Israel using U.S. weapons for a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Danon highlights the complexities faced by Israel amidst ongoing conflicts with Hamas and emphasizes the need for continued support from allies, particularly in light of mixed messages from the U.S. administration.

'We cannot win the war with our hands tied behind our back': Danon on U.S. weapons pause


Also on the daily podcast: New York’s Seaport Tower and Anne Innis Dagg

How the latest phase of the US-China tech wars will shape the energy transition


The Texas Republican thought it a good time to go back to the “worst of” the GOP and claim that it’s we Muslims who want our religious beliefs to have the force of law.

Opinion | Rep. Chip Roy rant about ‘sharia law’ is wrong and deeply hypocritical


Even as they lambasted her attempt to remove the speaker, Republicans mostly remained quiet on their presumptive presidential nominee.

Opinion | Republicans took out their Trump frustrations on Marjorie Taylor Greene


Middle East & Africa

Nkosi sikelel’i Afrika—and they’ll need it

Middle East & Africa


Andrzej Duda is waging a rearguard action to obstruct Donald Tusk’s reforms

The Polish president’s last stand against liberalism


The Biden administration has announced a new rule that would permit immigration officers considering asylum applications to remove those deemed to be national security threats earlier in the screening process.

Biden admin. proposes new immigration rule to improve national security, public safety - UPI.com


The Biden administration and several civil rights organizations are suing Iowa to prevent enforcement of a controversial immigration law.

U.S., civil rights groups sue Iowa to stop enforcement of controversial immigration law - UPI.com


Watch Alex Wagner Tonight Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

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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.

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

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Donald Trump has a reputation for being personally involved in every aspect of his business, a reputation confirmed in testimony in his New York criminal trial from his former White House aid, Madeleine Westerhout. The reason that is now a problem for Trump instead of simply a quirky personal trait is that he wants a jury to believe he wasn't aware of what the Stormy Daniels payments were for. Kristy Greenberg and Duncan Levin, former federal prosecutors, discuss with Alex Wagner.

Trump's notorious micromanaging comes back to bite him in criminal trial testimony


Nikki Haley is meeting with donors and has no current plans to endorse Donald Trump. The news comes just after she got more than 20% of the vote in Indiana's GOP primary, even though she dropped out of the race months ago. Carlos Curbelo and Basil Smikle join Katie Phang to discuss.

'She has no plans to get behind Trump': How Nikki Haley haunts the presumptive GOP nominee


The defense in Donald Trump's criminal trial tried to undermine the credibility of Stormy Daniels as a witness by taking the low road and essentially "slut shaming" her for working in the porn industry. Kristy Greenberg, former federal prosecutor, and Duncan Levin, former chief of asset forfeiture with the Manhattan D.A. discuss the cross examination that was "offensive to listen to" with Alex Wagner.

'Tactical error': Trump defense hurts its own case by going too far with Stormy Daniels smear


Donald Trump has allegedly promised to undo President Biden's environmental agenda, if oil company CEOs raise $1 billion for his campaign, The Washington Post reports. Trump's billionaire backers are analyzed by Joy Reid and her guest.

‘Trump doesn’t care one bit for people at the bottom’: Expert on Trump's billionaire backers


Stormy Daniels returned to the witness stand today in Trump's criminal trial, and fired back at the defense during a tense cross-examination. Hugo Lowell, Ankush Khardori, and Jeremy Saland join Katie Phang to discuss.

'A considerable strategic error.' Trump lawyers adopt bizarre legal strategy during Stormy Daniels cross-examination


A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his "brazen" knife attacks in Times Square in 2022, which injured three New York City Police Department officers, the Justice Dept. said Thursday.

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Man sentenced 27 years for 'brazen' Times Square knife attack - UPI.com


MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains how Donald Trump’s lawyer Susan Necheles attempted to mischaracterize Stormy Daniels’ description of Donald Trump as the “orange turd” and how Stormy Daniels saw through this line of questioning.

Lawrence: Why Trump's lawyer called him the 'orange turd' during Stormy testimony


Donald Trump’s defense tried to savage Stormy Daniels’ credibility during his hush money trial on Thursday. Experts tell Joy Reid it backfired.

Trump defense tries to savage Stormy Daniels’ credibility during hush money trial


Watch The Beat with Ari Melber, airing weeknights at 6 p.m. on MSNBC.

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Activist Luis A. Miranda, Jr. joins Chris Hayes to discuss the importance of immigration, what he learned from working in New York politics, how to engage Latino voters, and more tidbits from his new memoir, “Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America.”

Luis A. Miranda on the power of Latino voters and his new book 'Relentless'


WATCH: MSNBC Legal Contributor Katie Phang breaks down what happened on Thursday during Day 14 of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 14

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 14


“The way in which they tried to shame her and exploit minor inconsistencies in her story over a period of years I thought backfired on them,” says Lisa Rubin on the Trump team’s cross examination of Stormy Daniels.

Trump's 'nuts and sluts defense' against Stormy Daniels backfires


A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Thursday placed Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in a conservatorship following the death of his wife.

Judge places Beach Boys' Brian Wilson in conservatorship - UPI.com


In this special report, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap battle. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

Obama called it: How advocacy beat ‘hits' in Kendrick, Drake battle


The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial denied a second motion for a mistrial from Trump's lawyers. Plus, Stormy Daniels wrapped up her testimony, speaking under oath for hours. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

MAGA prison fears?: Stormy Daniels clashes with Trump’s lawyers on the stand


A California man has been sentenced to a year in prison for driving through a crowded crosswalk of peaceful demonstrators while shouting racial slurs during a "Stop Asian Hate" rally in 2021, the Justice Department said.

Man sentenced to prison for driving car through Stop Asian Hate rally in 2021 - UPI.com


The former Secretary of State, along with actress, composer, and playwright Shaina Taub, teamed up to produce the acclaimed musical that’s all about the real-life women at the heart of the suffragist moment.

Hillary Clinton makes her mark on Broadway with hit musical, ‘Suffs’


Taking stock of who will control the narrative on Gaza, immigration and election integrity. And Marc Elias on coming post-election legal battles.

Six Months Out

Six Months Out


The massive protests after George Floyd was murdered prompted states across the country to grant some immunity to drivers who injured protesters.

Opinion | Incidents of drivers running into protesters are alarming. Lawmakers aren't helping.


Susanne Craig , New York Times Investigative Reporter, Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department, join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction how the jury and the audience reacted to how Team Trump attacked Stormy Daniels during her cross examination and how uncomfortable it made people feel to see Trump’s attorneys go as low as possible in their questioning.

‘It was slut-shaming’: Reporter describes how Trump’s defense went after Stormy Daniels


Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, Susanne Craig, New York Times Investigative Reporter, Lachlan Cartwright, Special Correspondent for the Hollywood Reporter and Andrew Weissmann former top prosecutor for the Justice Department join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with live reaction to the Trump legal team asking for a mistrial arguing that the jury was exposed to graphic and salacious details regarding the interactions between Stormy Daniels and their client Donald Trump.

Trump lawyers argue for mistrial, claim details of Stormy Daniels testimony are too graphic


Major hospital system Ascension on Thursday said it responded to a suspected cybersecurity attack on some of its networks.

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Cyberattack disrupts Ascension hospital chain in U.S. - UPI.com


Today’s edition of quick hits.

Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.9.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.9.24


The ad features many of the objects people use to express their creativity getting obliterated and replaced with Apple’s product. That was a mistake.

What Apple got so horribly wrong in its latest iPad Pro ad


Former Trump aide Madeleine Westerhout is on the witness stand at the New York hush money trial and is being questioned over former President Trump's checks. Criminal defense attorney Danny Cevallos and former Manhattan Assistant DA Rebecca Roiphe discuss what the prosecution is trying to establish through this testimony.

Prosecution trying to paint Trump as someone who is 'intensely involved in every step'


Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg weighs in on Madeleine Westerhout and Stormy Daniels' testimony and the significance of both. Aronberg also discusses why the prosecution needs Michael Cohen to take the stand.

Michael Cohen is the 'only one' who can say if Trump was aware of falsification of business records


Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent and Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the continuation of Stormy Daniels testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial with Trump’s defense team scraping to the bottom to hit Stormy Daniels as low as possible to try to discredit the witness at the center of the hush money payments.

Trump’s defense team throws the kitchen sink at Stormy Daniels on Day 14 of hush money trial


Crews rescued one person, and the search is on for two more after an avalanche hit Utah's Lone Peak Thursday.

1 person rescued, 2 missing in Utah avalanche - UPI.com


In a CNN interview, President Biden asserted that Trump will likely not accept the 2024 election results, stating, "I promise you he won't."  Meanwhile, the Biden campaign uses strategic contrasts, capitalizing on Trump's legal challenges and faltering projects, like the failed Foxconn plant, to underscore differences in leadership and achievements. The Morning Joe panel discuss the reluctance of Trump's potential VP candidates to commit to honoring the election results and the possible political impact of Trump's trial outcomes, especially among swing voters in key states like Wisconsin.

'Trump doesn't want just loyalty, he wants slavish loyalty': Sykes on Trump's VP 'wannabes'


On Thursday, Virginia's Shenandoah County School Board was scheduled to consider reinstating Confederate leader names on two schools from which the names had been removed in 2021.

Virginia school board considers restoring Confederate names to schools - UPI.com


Elon Musk's Neuralink startup on Wednesday said its first human implant experienced a data loss malfunction that has now been resolved.

Neuralink reports data problem in first human brain implant - UPI.com


Madeleine Westerhout, Trump's former assistant at the White House, described how Trump would dictate his tweets to her and Dan Scavino, who was deputy chief of staff at the time. When Scavino wasn't available, Trump would call her into the Oval Office and dictate a tweet.

Ex-Trump aide describes how he dictated tweets as president


Barron Trump, long shielded from the public eye, will be a Florida delegate at the Republican National Convention. He turned 18 in March.

18-year-old Trump son to nominate his father for president on behalf of the Florida GOP


Amidst escalating tensions on college campuses, Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard, joins Morning Joe to discuss the nationwide decline in happiness linked to social media, the political polarization in the country, loneliness that came from Covid and decreased academic freedom.

Arthur Brooks: Want to make America happy again? Start loving people who disagree with us


"Cabaret" has returned to Broadway, featuring a fresh, immersive experience led by stars Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin. The tony nominated co-stars Redmayne and Rankin join Morning Joe to discuss the exciting revival.

'A compassionate warning': Eddie Redmayne on 'Cabaret's timely message


Former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian and criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland discuss their outlook for former President Trump's hush money trial, saying Michael Cohen is a "critical piece" for the prosecution to make their case.

Trump ‘would be an absolute fool’ to get on witness stand: Hush money trial continues


The Third Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday ruled against Hunter Biden's effort to have a federal gun charge dismissed, without ruling on the merits of the appeal. Biden's trial could start June 3.

Appeals court rejects Hunter Biden gun-charge appeal, clearing way for trial - UPI.com


NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday will begin a tour of Italy, Vatican City and Saudi Arabia to speak with officials in each country about the collaborative use of space.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson to meet with partners in Italy, Vatican, Saudi Arabia - UPI.com


The GOP-appointed majority "sweeps far more broadly" than necessary in declining to grant minimal constitutional protections, Sotomayor wrote for the dissent.

Supreme Court says cops can keep your stuff pending forfeiture hearings


In her new book, ‘Say More,’ former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares lessons about overcoming self-doubt and asking for what you need at work.

Jen Psaki thought being pregnant might keep her from working at the White House — it didn’t.


MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell was inside the courtroom amid former President Trump's hush money trial and joined Andrea Mitchell and Chris Jansing to discuss his experience.

'Hour longer than it needed to be': Lawrence O'Donnell on Stormy Daniels' cross-examination


U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Wednesday that they will be on alert for floral arrangements with pests and plant diseases that could ruin the best of intentions during Mother's Day weekend.

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Customs officials keeping watchful eye on imported flowers for Mother's Day weekend - UPI.com


A Trump Organization bookkeeper is testifying in the New York hush money trial. This comes after Stormy Daniels wrapped her testimony after being on the stand for over seven hours. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti and former U.S. attorney Chuck Rosenberg weigh in.

Trump has 'hurt his own legal team' by defense lawyer attacking Stormy Daniels' story


Stormy Daniels is back on the witness stand in former President Trump’s hush money trial. Trump continues to speak out on Truth Social despite Judge Merchan’s gag order. Philip Rucker, national editor at The Washington Post, says Trump is trying to “intimidate people from speaking the truth.”

‘All about the power of intimidation’: Trump goes after adversaries despite gag order


The former president keeps proposing ideas that would make inflation worse.

Opinion | Trump's plans for a second term: Raise prices on everything


Trump Organization bookkeeper Rebecca Manochio testifies in former President Trump’s hush money trial. Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman join Andrea Mitchell and Chris Jansing to provide legal expertise on the testimony, saying it’s the “crux of the case.”

‘Most important part of the trial’: Trump Org bookkeeper takes the stand


Rebecca Manochio, the former assistant to former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, has been called to testify in the New York hush money trial against former President Trump.

Former Trump Organization CFO's assistant takes the stand in hush money trial


The more Trump chooses not to bother with campaign events on his trial’s off-days, the easier it is to dismiss his “I’d like to be campaigning” complaints.

Why isn’t Trump on the campaign trail on his trial’s off-days?


After tens of thousands of deaths and the mass displacement of civilians in Gaza, Biden seems to have reached the limits of his support for Israel's brutal military campaign.

Biden finally appears to find his red line on Gaza


Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and SUFFS' Shaina Taub join Morning Joe to discuss the significance of voting in the current political climate, emphasizing the importance of understanding history to address today's challenges regarding women's rights. Hillary Clinton weighs in on the 'two old candidates,' stressing that "One is yes, old and effective, has passed legislation that I think is going to put America on such a strong footing for the future... The other is old and dangerous. I mean, why is that a hard choice for people?"

'Old and dangerous' vs 'old and effective': Hillary Clinton on Biden-Trump race


Hillary Clinton joins Morning Joe to discuss the potential impacts of Donald Trump's legal troubles and their implications for American democracy. She expressed concern about delayed justice and ongoing legal cases that could influence voter knowledge and decisions: "SCOTUS is doing our country a grave disservice in not deciding the case about immunity."

'Justice delayed is justice denied':  Hillary Clinton weighs in on Trump's trials


Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, an interview with the city-state’s incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong

Can the Singapore miracle continue?

Can the Singapore miracle continue?


Former RNC chairman Michael Steele weighs in on Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) attacking Judge Merchan's daughter during a press conference outside the courthouse where former President Trump is on trial.

‘Let the jury decide’ instead of playing along with Trump’s ‘TV narrative’: Steele


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

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 9

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 9


Hillary Clinton joined Morning Joe to address the spread of misinformation through platforms like TikTok and the role of education in combating propaganda, emphasizing the importance of teaching comprehensive history to counter slanted narratives, especially concerning the Middle East.

'Propaganda is not education': Hillary Clinton on combating misinformation in schools and online


Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., traveled with former President Trump from Florida to New York to attend the hush money trial. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on how Scott criticized the prosecutors and the judge overseeing the case in a press conference outside the courthouse.

Florida Sen. Scott criticizes judge and prosecutors outside Trump hush money trial


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

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.24

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.24


Weekly initial unemployment claims Wednesday were 231,000, 22,00 higher than the previous week. It's the highest number since August. But continuing unemployment claims dropped by 59,066.

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Initial weekly jobless claims rise to 231,000, highest since August - UPI.com


Republicans haven't actually turned up proof that U.S. elections are rife with voter fraud. So now they're offering money for evidence. What could go wrong?

Right-wing group offers money for voter fraud allegations


Former President Trump is back in court face-to-face with Stormy Daniels as she continues her testimony in the New York hush money trial. Former prosecutor Kristen Gibbons Feden discusses the significance of Daniels’ story and shares her legal expertise.

It 'boils down to falsification of business records’ not whether Stormy Daniels’ testimony is true


Remember a couple of years ago, when Republicans falsely claimed the Inflation Reduction Act "cut" Medicare? The GOP lie has apparently made a comeback.

The problem(s) with a conservative group’s attack ad in Wisconsin


As Day 2 of Stormy Daniels’ cross-examination continues, MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan joins our panel to weigh in on the potential political impact of the hush money trial as the election gets closer. Jordan says “very little” of what’s being said is going to “change the political landscape.”

Trump's hush money trial is 'emblematic' of the polarization in America


A political menagerie.

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 9th

A political menagerie.

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 9th


Adult Film Actress Stormy Daniels returned to the stand today, testifying against former President Trump in his hush money trial. MSNBC legal analyst Charles Coleman and former federal prosecutor Temidayo Aganga-Williams join Ana Cabrera and José Díaz-Balart on the defense team’s strategy in their cross-examination.

‘Treasure trove of information’ from Stormy Daniels: Fmr. Prosecutor


As Mike Johnson trusts "intuition" on illegal voting, and Donald Trump asks people to "trust your heart" on election results, "truthiness" comes to mind.

On election results, Republicans eagerly embrace ‘truthiness’


Lawyers for former President Trump continued their cross-examination of Stormy Daniels in the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian has details on the questions Daniels is facing and how her approach to answer them seems to have changed.

Trump lawyers continue cross-examination of Stormy Daniels in hush money trial


Donald Trump is back in court today for day 14 of his criminal hush money trial in New York, but today he has company, Florida Sen. Rick Scott.  Vaughn Hillyard brings us the latest from the courthouse.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott accompanies Trump for Day 14 of hush money trial


Norfolk Southern said Wednesday shareholders have elected ten of its thirteen director nominees to the company board. Three Ancora activist nominees were also elected by shareholders.

Norfolk Southern wins board proxy fight, three Ancora activists win seats - UPI.com


Producer and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actress, composer, and playwright Shaina Taub join Morning Joe to discuss their new Broadway musical, 'Suffs.' The musical highlights many of the real-life women at the heart of the suffragist movement. Shaina Taub is the second woman to write the book, music, and lyrics and star in her own Broadway musical. Known for its spirited portrayal and historical depth, the musical has garnered significant acclaim, including multiple Tony nominations.

'Progress is possible, not guaranteed': Hillary Clinton echoes anthem's call to action in 'Suffs'


Under Lawrence Wong, the city-state has a new chance to change

The world’s most improbable success story still needs to evolve


The world this week

Politics

The world this week

Politics


The assignment of judges to cases should be random, not political

How “judge-mandering” is eroding trust in America’s judiciary


The world this week

KAL’s cartoon

The world this week

KAL’s cartoon


The world this week

Business

The world this week

Business


AI + self-driving cars = money

Wayve achieves Britain’s largest-ever fundraising round

AI + self-driving cars = money


The Rafah offensive has not really begun, and a ceasefire is probably still weeks away at best

After a dramatic week in Gaza, where does the war stand?


A selection of correspondence

Letters to the editor

A selection of correspondence

Letters to the editor


The party hopes to win over voters to the left of Labour

Could the Greens become a force in British politics?


But clever policies have got some truant children back in the classroom

American pupils have missed too much school since the pandemic


Donald Trump has made gains with Wisconsin’s working class, but Joe Biden could still win there

Why the Republicans will convene in a forge of American socialism


The UAW won big at Volkswagen in Tennessee, but organising at other car plants is harder

Will unions sweep the American South?

Will unions sweep the American South?


As Chinese and Russian influence rise, the odds are against it

Under Joe Biden, America struggles to reassert itself in Africa


Gangs are gaining ground in Latin America. Iron-fist policies won’t beat them back.

The world’s most violent region needs a new approach to crime


Using grisly methods, the gangs enforce social conservatism

Rural Colombia welcomes gangs that mete out vigilante justice


The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have responded very differently

In South-East Asia, the war in Gaza is roiling emotions


The internet hosts livelier acts

American comedy has become too safe on TV

The internet hosts livelier acts


Those who want to ditch their car might want to avoid North America

The world’s most, and least, walkable cities


When Old Masters meet TikTok

In its 200 years the National Gallery has mirrored Britain

When Old Masters meet TikTok


China’s e-commerce giant is no longer being stripped for parts. Good

Can Alibaba get the magic back?

Can Alibaba get the magic back?


A prominent biologist tackles a morbid topic

What strategies actually work to fight dying?


They speak fluent Mandarin and love China. Shame they are fake

Why young Russian women appear so eager to marry Chinese men


Economic & financial indicators

Economic data, commodities and markets

Economic & financial indicators

Economic data, commodities and markets


Companies had better start scrolling

For Gen-Z job-seekers, TikTok is the new LinkedIn

Companies had better start scrolling


How we saw the world

This week’s covers

How we saw the world

This week’s covers


Business sectors can be praised one day and banned the next

In today’s China, to get rich is perilous


The University of Southern California faculty senate, citing academic freedom and free expression, Wednesday censured president Carol Folt and provost Andrew Guzman for their response to pro-Palestinian protests.

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USC faculty censures university leaders for response to pro-Palestinian protests - UPI.com


Stormy Daniels' testimony will continue Thursday in the Manhattan trial of Donald Trump after more than three hours on the witness stand on Tuesday.

Donald Trump hush-money Trial: Stormy Daniels returns to witness stand - UPI.com


President Joe Biden took a victory lap of sorts in Wisconsin, touting a major tech investment in the same location where Donald Trump failed years earlier.

In key location, Biden once again succeeds where Trump failed


Graduating high school senior Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has been named a Florida at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention, sources told media outlets.

Barron Trump named delegate for Florida at Republican National Convention - UPI.com


Former president Trump took advantage of his day off from his criminal hush money trial to host dinner for his NFT trading card buyers.  Trump’s latest cash grab, dubbed the “Mugshot Edition,” included a bonus swatch of the suit he wore during his Fulton County, Georgia mugshot amid racketeering charges linked to 2020 election disputes. Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist react.

'Who are these people?': Trump uses day off to host dinner for NFT buyers


Democrats could've helped oust Mike Johnson, the most far-right House speaker in modern American history. It's worth understanding why they didn't.

Why did Democrats vote to rescue House Speaker Mike Johnson?


President Biden is threatening to cut off weapons if Israel invades Rafah, sparking a fiery response from Senator Lindsey Graham who criticizes the withholding of support as endangering Israel's existence amidst regional threats. Joe Scarborough reacts to his latest political gesturing: "Does he really think we're that stupid? They were the ones holding up support for Israel for months, and, now, he's doing the Jimmy Swaggart routine, crying and being self-righteous? We know what happened! Come on, Lindsey!"

'Does he really think we're that stupid?': Joe reacts to Lindsey Graham's latest political gesturing


What would a new British government mean for boardrooms?

The Labour Party’s grand bargain with business


The zoologist and campaigner for equality died on April 1st, aged 91

Anne Innis Dagg devoted her life to the world’s tallest creature


Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said on Wednesday that Florida's Okaloosa County deputies arrived at the wrong apartment when they shot and killed an active duty Air Force airman last Friday.

Attorney Ben Crump says Florida deputies fatally shot Air Force airman Roger Forston at wrong apartment - UPI.com


What does Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have to show for her failed effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson? Less than nothing.

In fight with Johnson, GOP’s Greene suffers more than one loss


In a rare bi-partisanship, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voting to kill Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. The Morning Joe panel weighs in in the latest 'bizarre' stunt from the GOP.

'They don't care if they lose the majority': Joe blasts GOP's 'bizarre' backward strategy


Legal analyst Lisa Rubin recaps Stormy Daniels' testimony on Day 13 in Donald Trump's hush money trial and looks ahead to Day 14.

What to expect from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial


Also on the daily podcast: climate archaeology and Maurice Ravel’s ‘Boléro’

An interview with Singapore’s next Prime Minister


It is grounded in a fear of ideas, says the Nigerian novelist

Chigozie Obioma laments the West’s growing ideological tribalism


Republican leaders are advocating for a new election 'integrity' bill designed to prevent non-citizen voting, an issue studies show is rare. The bill's stringent voter registration requirements, including proof of U.S. citizenship, have drawn concerns from voting rights advocates about accessibility for millions of Americans. Christina Greer joins Way Too Early, arguing that such measures reflect ongoing Republican efforts to restrict voter access, targeting demographics likely to oppose their policies.

'Not on the right side of history': Greer condemns GOP election 'integrity' bill


TCS, Infosys and others try to harness the technology first

Will chatbots eat India’s IT industry?

Will chatbots eat India’s IT industry?


That is good for trade, and a good sign for reform

India has quietly transformed its ports

India has quietly transformed its ports


“Black grain” infuriates exporters playing by the rules

How Ukrainian farmers are using the cover of war to escape taxes


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.

Democrats save Mike Johnson | Latest US politics news from The Economist


The party that aspires to lead the country is courting business

What companies can expect if Labour wins Britain’s election


Time to press ahead with banking and capital-market reforms

Threats to Europe’s economy are mounting. Finance can help fortify it


Clues from a grocer in a fourth-tier city

What would get China’s consumers spending?


Despite his protestations, the country does have an overcapacity problem

What Xi Jinping gets wrong about China’s economy


It is once again a good time to work on a trading desk

Banks, at least, are making money from a turbulent world


Many are now ripe for a takeover

Against expectations, European banks are thriving

Many are now ripe for a takeover


Toblerones could soon become luxury goods

Why the global cocoa market is melting down


China would not be happy

Could America and its allies club together to weaken the dollar?

China would not be happy


Trump was president once, and he might be again in the future, but this time, Daniels was in control.

Opinion | Stormy Daniels turned the tables on Trump. And he had to watch it happen.


It's entirely fair for federal judges to exercise their discretion in determining which judicial clerk applicants to hire. But a guilt-by-association hiring ban is wrong.

Opinion | Trying to blackmail Columbia University is a bad look for these Trump judges


Critics will miss globalisation when it is gone

The world’s economic order is breaking down


The Department of Education's recent release of its final Title IX regulations have sparked backlash from conservative state officials.

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Biden administration Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ students face state challenges - UPI.com


Its collapse could be sudden and irreversible

The liberal international order is slowly coming apart


Human-rights lawyers are trying to save laws meant to tame violent rulers

The world’s rules-based order is cracking


A failure to do things by the book

How Kristi Noem missed her shot to be vice-president

A failure to do things by the book


President Joe Biden said the United States will not supply Israel with offensive weapons to be used in Rafah if its military goes through with a full invasion of the city in southern Gaza.

Biden says U.S. will not supply Israel with weapons to invade Rafah - UPI.com


Our daily political update, featuring stories that matter

Mike Johnson survives; delays in Georgia


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

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Watch Alex Wagner Tonight Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

Watch Alex Wagner Tonight Highlights: May 8


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

Watch The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell Highlights: May 8


A former Memphis police office has been charged with murder and kidnapping over the fatal on-duty shooting of a man in 2021.

Ex-Memphis police officer indicted with murder, kidnapping for fatal on-duty 2021 shooting - UPI.com


The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to add a citizenship question to the next U.S. Census in 2030. The Equal Representation Act passed the House by a vote of 206 to 202. It now heads to the Senate.

House passes bill to add citizenship question to U.S. Census - UPI.com


After leaving Congress in March, former Republican Representative Ken Buck is ready to talk about the chaos roiling his conference. In a wide-ranging conversation with Stephanie Ruhle, Congressman Buck discusses his departure from Congress, the presidential election, and how Trump infiltrated his party.

'It is clearly Donald Trump's Republican party.' Former GOP lawmaker describes chaos in conference


Texas Democrat Rep. Colin Allred, who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz for his Senate seat says Cruz is standing in the way of progress on immigration reform, an issue that is critical to Texas voters. Rep. Allred joins MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss his campaign, the realities of a post-Roe world for Texas women, and his bipartisan push for the federal government to expand work permits to the spouses and families of U.S. citizens.

Post-Roe v. Wade horror stories 'absolutely' changing minds in Texas, Rep. Allred says


Alex Wagner reports on Donald Trump's failure to deliver on a promised Foxconn manufacturing plant in Wisconsin despite making a spectacle of the groundbreaking. Now President Joe Biden is arranging for a massive Microsoft complex at the exact site where Trump failed.

'Fixing Donald Trump's broken promises': Biden delivers jobs to site of hollow Trump stunt


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

Watch the ReidOut with Joy Reid Highlights: May 8


Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday that the United States has delayed a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah could put civilians at risk.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirms U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment - UPI.com


The justice system in the United States regularly handles extremely complicated trials involving financial crimes, sedition conspiracies, and foreign election interference with alacrity. And yet Donald Trump's trials keep stumbling into delays and postponements that suggest his special treatment. Melissa Murray, NYU law professor, and Anna Bower, courts correspondent for Lawfare, discuss with Alex Wagner.

Justice delayed: Lagging Trump trials belie justice system's usual ability to process big cases


Trump's lawyers are busy strategizing for their continued cross-examination of Stormy Daniels when Trump's New York trial resumes on Thursday. Plus - Trump has succeeded in getting further delays for two of his other criminal trials. Mark McKinnon, Joyce Vance, and Molly Jong-Fast join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.

'The days of magical legal thinking are over': Another day, another delay for a Trump trial


In his new memoir, "Small Acts of Courage," MSNBC's Ali Velshi charts his family's journey across multiple generations in search of greater freedom. Velshi joins MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart to discuss the inspiring new book.

'Injustice is around us, and it's our job to fight it': Ali Velshi discusses new memoir


Michael Tyler, Communications Director for the Biden-Harris 2024 reelection campaign, joins MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss communicating the stakes of the 2024 election to voters and the differences in how President Biden and Donald Trump are campaigning.

‘There’s a home for you’: Biden campaign courts anti-Trump Republicans


Get the latest news and commentary from Chris Hayes weekdays at 8 p.m. ET on MSNBC.

Watch All In With Chris Hayes Highlights: May 8


Watch The Beat with Ari Melber, airing weeknights at 6 p.m. on MSNBC.

Watch The Beat with Ari Melber Highlights: May 8


Judge Aileen Cannon--a Trump appointee who has been overseeing his classified documents trial--just indefinitely postponed that trial citing multiple pretrial issues yet to be dealt with, mainly by her. Joy Reid and her panel discuss the “suspicious delays” in not one, but three of Donald Trump’s criminal trials.

Catch and kill--in the courts? Joy calls out 'suspicious delays' in THREE of Trump's criminal trials


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made good on her threat to attempt to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his job, and while she was joined by a few colleagues, requiring Democrats to bail out Johnson again, many Republicans made it known that they were not pleased to have had to deal with the spectacle of her stunt. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck, former press secretary to Speaker John Boehner, discuss with Alex Wagner.

Faceplant!: MTG suffers scorn of fellow Republicans as move to push out Johnson fails


As the Donald Trump hush money election interference trial continues, Trump allegedly making hush money payments as a habit is suggested by a former Trump White House aide. Omarosa Manigault-Newman, also a contestant in the first season of Trump’s “The Apprentice” reality TV show, and bestselling author of, "Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House,” joins Joy Reid to discuss.

Trump’s hush money habit? Ex-Trump insider says, ‘I’ve seen them pay off folks to silence them’


General Motors announced Wednesday it will shut down production of the Chevrolet Malibu for the second time in the car's 60-year history, as the Detroit automaker shifts its focus to electric vehicles.

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GM to retire Chevy Malibu after 60 years as focus shifts to EVs - UPI.com


A statue of Arkansas civil rights leader Daisy Gatson Bates was unveiled Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates honored with statue at U.S. Capitol - UPI.com


Chris Hayes: "The story of these two plans for Racine, Wisconsin is the story really of Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden on the domestic political economy."

Biden trolls Trump over Foxconn 'con job:' He 'didn't build a damn thing'


Pete McCloskey, a former California congressman who founded Earth Day and challenged President Richard Nixon for the Republican nomination in 1972, has died at the age of 96.

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who challenged Nixon, dies at 96 - UPI.com


House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., survived a motion to vacate filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., by a 359-43-7 floor vote Wednesday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson survives effort to oust him from leadership - UPI.com


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made good on her threat to oust Republican Speaker Mike Johnson—but her plan was foiled with the help of the Democratic caucus. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur joins to discuss.

Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to oust Speaker Mike Johnson; Trump weighs in too late


"What Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon is doing is a scandal. When our judges don't act in good faith, when they work only to weaponize the judiciary in an effort to achieve a desired outcome, we are in very dangerous territory," says Chris Hayes on the mishandling of Trump’s classified documents criminal case.

Let's be clear: What Trump's Judge Cannon is doing is a ‘scandal,' says Hayes


High-end fitness chain Equinox is launching one of the most expensive gym memberships in the world — a $40,000-per-year program aimed at improving overall health and longevity. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Andrew Ross Sorkin debunk the need for such an extravagant expense with a few simple life tips: eat more protein, lift weights, improve balance, stretch, sleep, add mindfulness to your routine, and moisturize.

‘Why pay $40K?’: Joe Scarborough offers free alternatives to expensive Equinox membership


Surveys show young voters don’t appear to rank the Israel-Hamas conflict among their top election priorities heading into November. Some calibration is in order.

Polling undermines a popular media narrative about young people and Gaza


Judge Juan Merchan once again cited former President Donald Trump for violating the gag order he imposed on the trial and warned he could face jail time “if necessary” for continuing to ignore it. But this is not nearly the first time Trump has been both warned and fined. Judge Merchan previously found that Trump violated the gag order in nine other instances and fined him $9,000. While that’s the line currently drawn in the sand by Judge Merchan, what remains to be seen is what happens when Trump violates the gag order again. MSNBC's Brian Tyler Cohen breaks down the implications of the judge’s potential decision. For more of Brian’s collab with MSNBC click here https://www.msnbc.com/btc

Trump being jailed SURGES into spotlight


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the tragic Kennedy history and addiction in this excerpt that aired on MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber.” The full interview is available on https://msnbc.com/ari (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

RFK Jr. reflects on family tragedies and growth in new MSNBC interview


In this excerpt of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s interview with MSNBC’s Ari Melber, Kennedy says he will not rule out Jan. 6 pardons. This excerpt aired on MSNBC’s “The Beat With Ari Melber” and the full interview is available on https://msnbc.com/ari. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

RFK Jr. to MSNBC: I won’t rule out Jan. 6 pardons


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tightening its rules on dog importation to the United States with new requirements going into effect Aug. 1, in an effort to prevent rabies.

In effort to prevent rabies, CDC tightens rules for bringing dogs into U.S. - UPI.com


Rowling isn’t the first person to turn their entire online presence into a factory for spreading their favorite vein of bigotry.

Opinion: J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans obsession is so bad even Elon Musk is over it


Ali Vitali, NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent and Charlie Sykes, MSNBC Columnist joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the House voting on a bi-partisan basis to kill Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

BREAKING: House votes to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson


An 18-year-old Idaho student won't face charges for yelling a racial slur at members of the Utah women's basketball team in March.

No charges in teen's 'racist and misogynistic' slur toward Utah women's basketball team - UPI.com


The ex-president of Las Vegas-based MGM Grand casinos on Wednesday was set to be sentenced in a federal court on criminal charges for not reporting millions of dollars in wagers by a fraudulent bookie.

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Ex-MGM Grand president faces sentencing for not reporting multimillion-dollar wagers by fraudulent bookie - UPI.com


Donald Trump's classified documents case could prove difficult for even the most experienced judge. Judge Cannon is not exactly handling herself well.

Opinion | Judge Aileen Cannon set herself up for failure


Two families have sued, alleging the Charged Lemonade drinks led to the deaths of loved ones. Panera has denied that the beverage was the cause.

Panera discontinues hyper-caffeinated drink that's been blamed for cardiac issues


A Norwegian Cruise Line employee is in custody for allegedly stabbing multiple people with scissors during an Alaska cruise. FBI agents arrested the worker Tuesday as the ship docked in Juneau.

Alaska cruise ship employee arrested, accused of stabbing 3 people on ship - UPI.com


Today’s edition of quick hits.

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.8.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.8.24


Kate Christobeck, New York Times Reporter and Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC News Correspondent join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Stormy Daniels stunning testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial, how impactful it is and how her evidence put Trump’s lawyers in a position between keeping their client happy and aiding his criminal defense.

Andrew Weissmann on Judge Cannon: ‘It is truly a disgrace she is not doing her job’


Stormy Daniels testimony puts Trump lawyers under pressure to keep their client happy


Lawmakers in Washington are divided over the urgency of providing legal protections for Dreamers, with GOP senators insisting on addressing what they call the Biden immigration crisis before considering legalization.

Dreamers legalization on hold as GOP demands action on southern border - UPI.com


Rachel Maddow, host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to breakdown and react to Stormy Daniels graphic and detail oriented testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial and what it says about how Donald Trump still is the presumptive nominee for the GOP in 2024.

Maddow on Stormy Daniels graphic testimony: 'None of us will ever get this taste out of our mouth'


Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber for a wide-ranging interview on policy, governing experience, 2024, media coverage and his own history and outlook. This is the full interview and large portions of it aired on MSNBC's “The Beat With Ari Melber.” (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

RFK Jr.’s full intv with MSNBC’s Melber: 2024 race, Jan. 6, media, abortion & family


The iron-fist approach will not solve Latin America’s gang-violence problem

How to pacify the world’s most violent region


A Georgia appeals court says they will hear former President Trump's appeal of a judge's ruling that allows DA Fani Willis to stay on his election interference case. MSNBC political contributor Greg Bluestein and Former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian weigh in on the delay and Trump's other legal woes.

Trump's Georgia election interference trial won't happen 'anytime in the near future'


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene backed down on her threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Also, Greene and her allies are pushing the speaker to defund the probes into former President Trump. Meanwhile, Democrats say a new House rule hurts LGBTQ+ non-profits. MSNBC political contributor Jake Sherman reports from the Capitol.

'Pipe dream': Marjorie Taylor Greene backs down on threat to oust House Speaker Johnson


Settlements have been reached in all but one of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits triggered by the fatal 2021 Astroworld Festival stampede in Houston, Tex. during a Travis Scott concert.

Settlements reached in 9 wrongful death cases from fatal Travis Scott Astroworld concert - UPI.com


The E.W. Scripps company said Wednesday the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28-30 in National Harbor, Md., will be the largest since 2019 with 245 competitors.

Scripps National Spelling Bee field is largest since 2019 - UPI.com


Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is getting backlash after he rejected the Gaza cease-fire deal. However, Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son is being held hostage by Hamas, says the government sending negotiators back to Cairo shows a "willingness" to continue communicating. Dekel-Chen also discusses how the Biden administration is handling the conflict.

'No doubt' Biden admin is 'totally committed to getting hostages home: Father of hostage


Who will be former President Trump's running mate? Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he believes it'll be played out like "The Apprentice." MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes and former Gov. John Kasich discuss his potential picks.

Kevin McCarthy says Trump's veepstakes will play out like 'The Apprentice'


In his first interview since he was forced to resign from the Trump election interference case, Wade dismissed the damage that his relationship might have caused.

Nathan Wade reckons with his relationship with DA Fani Willis with blinders on


Stormy Daniels will be back on the witness stand tomorrow in former President Trump’s hush money trial. Former Slate Group chairman and editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg and MSNBC’s Yasmin Vossoughian have more details on her alleged encounter with Trump and what to expect when she continues her testimony.

'Stunning' testimony: Stormy Daniels details alleged sexual encounter with Trump


Don’t overlook the witness who testified just before Stormy Daniels on Tuesday. She helped bring Trump’s own damning words to the jury.

How Trump essentially testified against himself with his own books


The man accused of killing 22-year-old Georgia student Laken Riley in February was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury in Clarke County on 10 charges, according to court documents.

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Georgia nursing student Laken Riley’s alleged killer indicted on 10 charges - UPI.com


In her new book “Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World,” Jen Psaki details her experiences working for John Kerry, former President Obama, and President Biden. She joins Andrea Mitchell to reflect on her time on the campaign trail, at the State Department, and at the White House.

Psaki: Women ‘can’t limit themselves’

Psaki: Women ‘can’t limit themselves’


Former President Trump is hosting multiple political meetings at Mar-a-Lago today with his trial on a break and President Biden is delivering remarks in Wisconsin. Meanwhile in the Indiana GOP primary, Nikki Haley won 21.7 percent of the vote. NBC News senior national political correspondent Jon Allen and Chief strategist for the Bush-Cheney campaign Matthew Dowd provide more insight.

Trump 'back to the safe confines of Mar-a-Lago' while Biden campaigns in Wisconsin: Dowd


Competition has cooled—for now

Is America Inc’s war for talent over?

Competition has cooled—for now

Is America Inc’s war for talent over?


A new hire for Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, Zach Henry, appears to have been at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports on how online sleuths identified Henry and his previous social media posts downplaying the events.

RFK Jr.'s new campaign hire appears to have been at the Capitol on Jan. 6


A Florida man pleaded guilty to 25 felony counts for defrauding the United States by using a front company to sell military components made by a banned Turkish company, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Defense contractor pleads guilty to selling inferior, Turkish-made parts for U.S. weapons systems - UPI.com


Hostage families are calling on Israeli officials to reach an agreement with Hamas after they rejected the proposal from Egypt and Qatar that Hamas accepted. Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, join Andrea Mitchell to share what more they think the Netanyahu government should be doing to bring the hostages home.

Goldberg-Polin: ‘Hostages seem to have fallen off of the radar’


In his new book “World On The Brink: How America Can Beat China In The Race For The Twenty-First Century,” Dmitri Alperovich details a hypothetical Chinese invasion of Taiwan. He and Adm. James Stavridis join Andrea Mitchell to explain why China poses a threat to Taiwan and how the U.S. should prepare.

War between U.S. and China ‘would be disastrous’


The 70-year-old independent has pitched himself as a youthful, more robust, even more masculine alternative to President Joe Biden, 81, and Donald Trump, 77, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

Report: RFK Jr. said doctors once found a dead worm that had eaten part of his brain


A Georgia appeals court announced they will review the decision that kept Fulton County DA Fani Willis on former President Trump's election interference case. Also, a federal judge indefinitely delayed Trump's classified documents trial. MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner joins Chris Jansing to discuss Trump's legal woes.

'Harder and harder to see' how any of Trump's legal cases make it to trial before election


Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons joins Morning Joe to discuss his upcoming film, "You Can't Run Forever," a thriller set in the Montana wilderness. Co-written by his wife, the project becomes "a family affair" with their daughter acting and their son composing the score. "You Can't Run Forever" is scheduled for release in theaters and on digital and on-demand platforms on May 17.

'It's more than a shorthand': J.K. Simmons on working with family in new thriller


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

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 8

Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 8


Our podcast on science and technology. We investigate the technology and tactics behind deceptive content—and what to do about it

Why disinformation is more dangerous than ever


Police in the nation's capital on Wednesday had arrested 33 individuals and took down an encampment in the very early morning at George Washington University hours.

33 pro-Palestine protestors arrested overnight on GWU campus in Washington - UPI.com


As former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan throws his support behind President Joe Biden, the larger question is how many of his fellow Republicans will do the same.

The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly)


The zoologist and campaigner for equality died on April 1st, aged 91

Anne Innis Dagg resolved to know everything about the world’s tallest creature


Goodbye, 2019!

The Conservatives’ world has disappeared. Don’t tell Rishi Sunak

Goodbye, 2019!


Georgia's Court of Appeals Wednesday said it will hear defendant Donald Trump's appeal trying to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from his Georgia election racketeering case.

Court will hear Trump appeal to disqualify Fani Willis in Georgia election case - UPI.com


According to a New York Times report, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. experienced memory loss and mental fogginess caused by a dead parasite that had eaten part of his brain.

RFK Jr. says doctors found a dead worm in his brain


A state appeals court agreed to consider whether Fani Willis and her office should be disqualified from trying Trump and his co-defendants.

Trump appeal in Georgia puts Fulton County election case deeper into limbo


The World Health Organization says the situation in Gaza has reached an "unprecedented emergency level" amid the Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Mhoira Leng, the medical director of Cairdeas International Palliative Care Trust, discusses the medical crisis.

'Against humanity': Doctor describes 'absolutely horrific' situation in Rafah


The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign is out with a new ad titled "Terminate," focusing on healthcare, contrasting Biden's defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with Trump's vows to abolish it.  Adrienne Elrod, the campaign's senior spokesperson, joins Morning Joe to outline their robust battleground state strategy, including opening 200 campaign offices, aimed at underscoring the stark differences between Biden's and Trump's visions for America.

'He's coming for your healthcare': New Biden ad uses Trump's words against him


Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg join Morning Joe to discuss the significance of Stormy Daniels' testimony. Greenberg argues that Stormy Daniels' testimony effectively portrayed Donald Trump as a 'creepy old man' and reinforced the prosecution's point that he made the payment to keep the story out of the public domain.

‘Make America gag again’: Daniels' testimony sparks 'visceral reactions' in overflow room


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

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.24

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.24


Thanks to Mao, the once-derided pepper quietly revolutionised Chinese palates

How the chilli pepper has set fire to the internet in China


After Stormy Daniels testified yesterday, many are wondering – what did the jurors think? MSNBC's Yasmin Vossoughian, who was in the courtroom, and jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer join Ana Cabrera to provide some insight on how the cross-examination went and what to expect as it continues tomorrow.

'Like a tennis match': What did the jurors think of Stormy Daniels' testimony?


Democrats who have had legal troubles are turning up at Trump events and getting the former president's praise. The reason seems painfully obvious.

Why Trump's campaign is tapping Democrats charged with corruption for help


Why did Republicans prioritize the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act”? It all stems from the GOP's problem with energy efficiency standards.

Republicans follow through on their odd home-appliance fixation


Stormy Daniels took the stand yesterday in former President Trump's hush money trial and was grilled by the defense team. MSNBC’s Yasmin Vossoughian, Lisa Rubin and former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg join Ana Cabrera to discuss Daniels' detailed account and preview the second day of cross-examination.

'Moments of ick': Former federal prosecutor on Stormy Daniels' alleged Trump encounter


A Georgia appeals court will consider former President Trump's request to reconsider the decision to not disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against him.

Georgia court to consider Trump's appeal of decision to keep Fani Willis on criminal case


Cyrus Beschloss, CEO of Generation Lab, joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest college student polling results, revealing that while protests against Israel's actions in Gaza dominate headlines, only a fraction of students actively participate or prioritize this issue: "Despite everything that we've been seeing over two weeks, it's the kitchen table issues, it's the boring stuff for students" that matter most.

New poll reveals surprising student sentiments amid campus protests


Donald Trump's radicalism on health care hasn't been a major issue in the 2024 race. President Joe Biden's campaign hopes to change that.

With the ACA’s future on the line, Biden focuses on Trump’s plans


Host and MSNBC Live Creative Director Luke Russert joins Morning Joe to discuss the paperback release of his bestselling memoir, "Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself," sharing insights from his transformative journey across six continents after leaving NBC News to explore his identity and cope with his father's loss, Tim Russert.

'You can talk to your lost loved ones every single day': Luke Russert


According to a Tuesday bankruptcy court filing, cryptocurrency exchange FTX said 98% of all its creditors will get at least 118% of allowed claims in cash within 60 days of court approval of the proposed plan.

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FTX says nearly all customers will be repaid funds lost in crypto exchange collapse - UPI.com


Donald Trump says it’d be a “great honor” to end up in jail for repeatedly violating a gag order. He doesn’t appear to mean a word of it.

Why Trump’s rhetoric about his gag order is difficult to believe


Last summer, Republicans pushed to defund special counsel Jack Smith's office. As Donald Trump's legal crisis intensifies, the idea has made a comeback.

Some Republicans try once again to defund Jack Smith prosecutions


The trial of former President Trump over alleged mishandling of classified documents and obstruction has been indefinitely postponed. Judge Aileen Cannon, citing complexities with legal rules and classified evidence, set new pre-trial deadlines but has delayed setting a firm trial date, with no proceedings expected before late July. Legal analyst Lisa Rubin and Danny Cevallos weigh in.

Lisa Rubin: 'Judge Cannon’s overwhelmed and second guessing herself at every corner’


Even Trump lawyer Todd Blanche admitted, “You can’t unring that bell.”

Opinion | Why the ‘ick factor’ of Stormy Daniels' testimony is such a powerful force


President Biden condemned recent antisemitic incidents during his keynote at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Annual Days of Remembrance Ceremony. He reassured Jewish Americans of their security amidst growing bigotry and affirmed his commitment to Israel, despite expressing concerns over Israeli military actions in Gaza. Congresswoman Becca Balint joined Way Too Early to discuss Biden's remarks, stressing the importance of thoughtful criticism without crossing into antisemitism, and highlighting new bipartisan legislation aimed at combating antisemitism on campuses.

'Demand better rhetoric': Congresswoman calls for clarity in campus protests


President Joe Biden will travel to Wisconsin on Wednesday to tout a new $3.3 billion investment Microsoft is making for an artificial intelligence datacenter.

President Joe Biden to visit Wisconsin to tout Microsoft plan for $3.3B AI datacenter - UPI.com


Roy Cohn was known for saying, “Don’t tell me what the law is, tell me who the judge is.” Watching Judge Aileen Cannon, that quote keeps coming to mind.

In docs case, controversial judge gives Trump the delays he needs


Singapore’s next prime minister sat down with The Economist

Lawrence Wong in his own words

Lawrence Wong in his own words


Legal analyst Danny Cevallos joins Morning Joe to recap Day 13 of former President Trump's criminal hush money trial, including Stormy Daniels' much-anticipated appearance on the witness stand. Was it worth it?

Danny Cevallos: Were the benefits of Stormy Daniels' testimony worth the risks?


Legal analyst Lisa Rubin and Danny Cevallos joins Morning Joe to recap Day 13 of former President Trump's criminal hush money trial, including Stormy Daniels' much-anticipated appearance on the witness stand. Was it worth it?

‘Cringy’: Weighing the risks vs. rewards of Stormy Daniels’ testimony


Can Lawrence Wong, its incoming PM, oversee further growth?

Singapore has achieved astounding economic success


But prosecutors will need Michael Cohen to seal the deal

Plenty of circumstantial evidence at Donald Trump’s trial


He will be just the fourth person to hold that position

An interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM


Desperation is never a good look for a politician, and nothing screams desperation like Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ongoing threats against House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threat to vacate the speaker didn't win her anything


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If re-elected, Narendra Modi will need to reform India’s economy


Former President Donald Trump unsurprisingly captured Indiana's Republican nomination on Tuesday when voters cast ballots in the state's presidential and state primaries.

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Trump’s Florida trial postponed; Stormy Daniels testifies


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

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Tuesday after a series of tornadoes pummeled the upper Midwestern state, injuring more than 15 people.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency over tornado damage - UPI.com


Stormy Daniels testifies; Trump’s Florida trial postponed


U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced an additional $578 million in humanitarian, development and economic assistance for countries in the Western Hemisphere.

U.S. announces $578M in assistance to tackle irregular migration, create lawful pathways - UPI.com


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In a speech, the president addressed the protests that erupted over the Israel-Hamas war across the country. And in Gaza, Israeli forces seized the Rafah crossing, as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas grind on. Ben Rhodes breaks down the latest.

Biden condemns antisemitism on Holocaust Remembrance Day


The Biden administration has delayed the shipment of thousands of precision weapons to Israel to pressure the U.S. ally not to invade Rafah, according to reports Tuesday citing U.S. and Israeli officials.

Biden administration delays weapons shipment to Israel, U.S. officials say - UPI.com


A 42-year-old former U.S. Army soldier faces life in prison after being convicted this week of killing a pregnant 19-year-old fellow soldier on a U.S. Army base in Germany more than 22 years ago.

Ex-Army soldier convicted of murdering pregnant 19-year-old in Germany 22 years ago - UPI.com


Alex Wagner reviews a portion of the transcript from Donald Trump's New York criminal trial in which Stormy Daniels is encouraged to accept Trump's invitation to dinner because "what could possibly go wrong?" - reasoning likely used by many people who were ultimately burned by getting too close to Trump's toxicity. Rachel Maddow joins to discuss the remarkable cascade of events that has brought us to the present with the entire country finding out just how much can go wrong.

'What could possibly go wrong?': In familiar folly, Daniels underestimated peril of Trump interaction


Stormy Daniels told her story to the jury in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial today - with Trump sitting just 10 feet away. Meanwhile, Judge Cannon has indefinitely delayed Trump's classified documents trial in Florida. Susan Glasser, Katie Phang, and Barbara McQuade join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss it all.

'The dirty details': The people called Stormy Daniels - and she answered


Crucial testimony from Hope Hicks and Jeff McConney as the New York trial continues. And a stern warning from Judge Merchan.

Exhibits 35 and 36

Exhibits 35 and 36


Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell talk with Alex Wagner about Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, which was notable for the salacious details of Trump and Daniels' sexual encounter, but also revealed a contradiction in Trump's defense of why he wanted to catch-and-kill Stormy Daniels' story.

Key detail in Stormy Daniels' salacious testimony deflates Trump defense


During her testimony on day 13 of Trump's criminal trial, Stormy Daniels shared details about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump - an encounter which Donald Trump denies. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with MSNBC Legal Analyst Lisa Rubin.

Stormy Daniels testifies Trump, who later oversaw end of Roe v. Wade, didn't wear a condom


After Trump's criminal trial judge warned gag order violations could lead to jail time, New York City's mayor was asked if authorities are ready for such a thing. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell discusses with Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, and Adam Klasfeld.

Rikers will 'be ready' if Trump's thrown in jail by criminal trial judge, NYC mayor says


MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes Donald Trump’s encounter with porn star Stormy Daniels in a Manhattan courtroom today, almost 18 years after the alleged sexual encounter that led to Trump sitting in the defendant’s chair.

Lawrence: Trump lawyer admits Stormy testimony is extraordinarily damaging to Trump


Alex Wagner reports breaking news that Trump-appointed judge, Aileen Cannon, has postponed Trump's classified documents case "indefinitely" citing "substantive pretrial motions" and "critical classified documents issues." Neal Katyal, former U.S. acting solicitor general, discusses how the delay contributes to the sense that Cannon is slow-walking the trial and explains how it could actually help Jack Smith's election subversion case by freeing up space in the legal calendar.

Trump judge postpones documents case 'indefinitely' but new legal calendar could backfire on Trump


WNBA star Brittney Griner tells her story of being arrested and jailed in Russia in Part 2 of her cable exclusive interview with Joy Reid. Brittney and Joy talked about her trial, what it was like to be the first American woman imprisoned in a Russian gulag, and her reaction when she was finally freed, all detailed further in Griner’s book, “Coming Home.”

‘Taking ownership for my actions’: Griner on pleading guilty to Russian charges | CABLE EXCLUSIVE


Get the latest news and commentary from Chris Hayes weekdays at 8 p.m. ET on MSNBC.

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The United States Tennis Association was ordered to pay $9 million to Kylie McKenzie, a 25-year-old former tennis prodigy, for failing to protect her from sexual assault at the USTA's training facility in Florida.

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USTA ordered to pay $9M to tennis player in sexual assault lawsuit - UPI.com


A salvage team on Tuesday recovered the remains of the sixth and final missing person who died when a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Final missing worker’s body recovered from collapsed Baltimore bridge - UPI.com


Eleven U.S. citizens, including five minors, were among 22 people repatriated from northeast Syria, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday.

U.S. citizens among 22 repatriated from northeast Syria - UPI.com


In a private sidebar, Judge Merchan told Trump’s defense attorney that Trump was cursing and shaking his head during direct examination of Stormy Daniels. “It has the potential to intimidate the witness,” the judge said. Harry Litman and Lisa Rubin discuss.

Trump caught ‘cursing audibly’ during Stormy Daniels testimony


Stormy Daniels took the witness stand on Day 13 of Trump’s criminal trial where she recounted her 2006 sexual encounter with Trump in graphic detail. Lisa Rubin and Harry Litman were at the trial, and they join to discuss.

‘Jump scare’: Stormy Daniels testifies about sexual encounter with Trump


WNBA star Brittney Griner reveals that she is expecting a baby boy with her wife Cherelle Griner, and shares her feelings about becoming a mother, as revealed in her new book, “Coming Home.” Watch Part 2 of Griner’s cable exclusive interview with Joy Reid on The ReidOut on MSNBC.

WNBA star Brittney Griner reveals she's expecting a baby boy and becoming a mom | CABLE EXCLUSIVE


Former President Donald Trump's classified documents trial was postponed indefinitely Tuesday after the federal judge overseeing the case vacated this month's trial date due to outstanding pretrial litigation.

Donald Trump's classified documents trial postponed indefinitely - UPI.com


WATCH: MSNBC Legal Contributor Katie Phang breaks down what happened during Day 13 of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 13

Trump trial in 60 seconds — day 13


Stormy Daniels took the witness stand at Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on her testimony. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

Trump faces jail warning and Stormy Daniels testimony about their affair in rough week at trial


Stormy Daniels took the witness stand at Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. Former SDNY civil attorney Maya Wiley and Jacob Weisberg, one of the first journalists to speak to Stormy Daniels, join MSNBC’s Ari Melber. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

From scandal to jail? Key insider on damning Stormy Daniels 'affair’ testimony


Romania joined NATO 20 years ago and on Tuesday celebrated two decades of NATO service as the United States, Romania and other NATO nations continue supporting Ukraine against Russia.

Biden, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis celebrate 20 years of NATO membership - UPI.com


TikTok is suing the U.S. government, the Trump campaign has found its AI whisperer, and more of the week’s top stories from the intersection of politics and technology.

TikTok takes off the gloves with a lawsuit over potential ban in U.S.


“Alabama can no more restrict people from going to, say, California to engage in what is lawful there than California can restrict people from coming to Alabama to do what is lawful here,” the judge wrote.

Groups that help women leave state to get abortions can sue Alabama AG over legal threat


Apple held its "Let Loose" iPad event Tuesday, unveiling the new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro in what chief executive officer Tim Cook called "the biggest day for iPad since its introduction."

Apple debuts new iPad Pro with M4 chip, iPad Air tablets - UPI.com


University of Chicago Police early Tuesday morning removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment without making any arrests, the Chicago Tribune, WLS-TV and ABC News reported.

No arrests as University of Chicago Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment - UPI.com


One man spent Tuesday at his criminal trial listening to an adult film star's testimony against him. The other gave a speech about antisemitism at the Holocaust Museum.

Opinion | Trump and Biden spent the day in two entirely different realities


Rachel Maddow, host of "The Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to breakdown and react to Stormy Daniels graphic and detail oriented testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial and what it says about how Donald Trump still is the presumptive nominee for the GOP in 2024.

Maddow on Stormy Daniels graphic testimony: ‘None of us will ever get this case out of our mouth’


The husband of Ana Knezevich Henao, a Florida woman who went missing a few months ago while temporarily living in Spain, was arrested recently by the FBI at Miami International Airport.

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Florida husband charged with kidnapping of wife who went missing in Spain - UPI.com


Today’s edition of quick hits.

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.7.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.7.24


A new book by the well-known ghostwriter Nancy French is a powerful and horrifying account of how a movement on the outer edges came to play a central role in the GOP.

Opinion | A new book offers damning proof of the damage wrought by Trump's influence on the GOP


Lachlan Cartwright, Special Correspondent for the The Hollywood Reporter, Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department and Kristy Greenberg, former Criminal Division Deputy Chief at Southern District of New York joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the prosecution using Donald Trump’s own words against him with him telling readers of his books that he personally signs every check for his business putting a flaw in the defense he has that he was unaware of hush money payments in 2016.

'I always sign my checks': Prosecutor use Trump’s own words from books he has written against him


Former President Trump's defense team is cross-examining Stormy Daniels. Former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissman and former New York Assistant Attorney General Adam Pollock provide more legal analysis on the testimony.

'Red herring': Stormy Daniels questioned by Trump's defense team on defamation case


Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent and Kristy Greenberg, former Criminal Division Deputy Chief at Southern District of New York joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the the most anticipated testimony yet in the Trump Hush Money trial with the woman at the center of the $130,000 payment to suppress damaging information about Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels taking the stand to detail the timeline of her relationship with Trump before 2006 and after in the lead up to 2016 Election.

Nicolle: ‘Riveting, Bombshell, sometimes icky’ Stormy Daniels takes the stand in hush money trial


Lachlan Cartwright, Special Correspondent for the The Hollywood Reporter, Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent and Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor at the Justice Department join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to Stormy Daniels testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial, with her going into specific detail about her encounters with Donald Trump and how she cooperated with the non disclosure agreement she signed when it came to discussing her relationship with Doanld Trump.

‘I was respecting the NDA’ : Stormy Daniels testimony obliterates lies told by Donald Trump


The “man vs. bear” discourse is not so much about the threat of bears as it is about the dangers that women experience in the world. A lot of people seem to miss that.

Why a question about whether a woman is safer with a man or a bear has made people angry


A security guard who was working for singer Drake was shot and seriously injured early Tuesday outside the singer's home in Canada, according to authorities.

Rapper Drake's 48-year-old security guard shot in drive-by outside Toronto mansion - UPI.com


Boy Scouts of America is rebranding to Scouting America to reflect its commitment to welcoming all youth, BSA officials announced in a news release Tuesday.

Boy Scouts of America announce gender-neutral ‘Scouting America’ name change - UPI.com


The popular social media giant TikTok let it be known that the Chinese-owned company is suing the U.S. government in federal court to stop enforcement of a recently signed law that effectively would ban the app.

TikTok to sue U.S. over possible First Amendment violation in app's recent 'ban' - UPI.com


Stormy Daniels is being cross-examined by former President Trump's defense team in the New York hush money trial. This case occurs as the road to November heats up between Trump and President Biden. MSNBC's Ari Melber digs into the testimony.

'Very unusual, historic period': Stormy Daniels testifies amid presidential election heating up


Stormy Daniels continues her testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial as she talks about hiring Michael Avenatti as her lawyer to "speak up" for herself. Also, Trump is slamming the gag order against him. Professor David Cay Johnston provides more analysis.

'13-year-old boy in a 77-year-old man's body': Is Trump serious about going to jail over gag order?


MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by Political Strategist Chai Komanduri, who says the GOP has reached “full on Democracy denial.” (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

Alert: GOP hits boiling point with autocratic plans: Komanduri x Melber


Chris Hayes speaks with MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin about former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Why Is This Happening? Inside the Trump courtroom with Lisa Rubin


Judge Merchan denied the motion for a mistrial brought by Trump’s defense team in the hush money trial. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard details the defense team’s argument and why it was denied.

Judge denies Trump’s motion for mistrial in hush money trial


As Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's criminal trial, it's worth pausing to appreciate the madness of the broader political circumstances.

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and our utterly ridiculous timeline


Former President Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing the prosecution in his hush money trial. The New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, criminal defense attorney Duncan Levin and former federal prosecutor Shan Wu discussed the social media post and Stormy Daniels' testimony.

'Gone too far': Trump bashes prosecution on social media amid Stormy Daniels' testimony


Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, criminal defense attorney Duncan Levin and MSNBC senior national politics reporter Jon Allen break down Stormy Daniels' testimony in the hush money trial and how prosecutors are trying to humanize her for the jury.

Trump 'has to be concerned' about women in the jury identifying themselves with Stormy Daniels


Our analysis shows how NATO allies match up against their rivals

How countries rank by military spending

How countries rank by military spending


The candidates for Trump's running mate are showing they are willing to throw out history, common sense and basic decency.

Opinion | Trump's search for a new apprentice is pure cringe


Stormy Daniels testified in the New York hush money trial against former President Trump today. Former U.S. attorney Harry Litman was inside the court and discusses the impact of the testimony as well as Judge Merchan's reaction.

'General impassiveness': Harry Litman details Trump's reaction to Stormy Daniels' testimony


Inattention from the platform's parent company Meta risks abetting another event like Jan. 6.

Far right militias are returning to Facebook — and it’s looking the other way


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Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump trial; Greene and Johnson meet


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Stormy Daniels takes the stand in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial - discussing the $130,000 hush money payment. NBC News legal analyst Joyce Vance breaks down the details, including the pseudonyms Daniels alleges her and former President Trump went by.

Trump developed concern about secrecy with Stormy Daniels as election drew close


Britain

Blighty newsletter: The Tory response to the local-election hammering

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Is it easier to get people to buy old junk in person?

Why online marketplaces have not killed the estate sale


“Black grain” infuriates exporters playing by the rules

How Ukrainians are using the cover of war to escape taxes


Rumours abound that an arrest warrant is imminent for Israel’s prime minister

Could the International Criminal Court indict Binyamin Netanyahu?


"Our Constitution is much more important than jail,” Trump told reporters Monday, in an apparent attempt to portray himself as a martyr for free speech.

Trump suggests he'd 'sacrifice' himself and go to jail over gag order violations


Former President Trump is face-to-face in a New York courtroom today with Stormy Daniels as she testifies in his hush money trial. NBC News legal analyst Andrew Weissman discusses the significance of Daniels taking the stand.

'A lot of corroboration': Weissman on Stormy Daniels describing salacious meeting with Trump


How Ukrainians are using the cover of war to dodge taxes


But does Israel’s prime minister actually want to reach a deal?

Israel and Hamas are not that far from a ceasefire agreement


The only way to take Donald Trump's rhetoric about jobs seriously is to ignore every piece of information and forget everything we know about his record.

Trump isn’t helping himself by slamming a 3.9% unemployment rate


While speaking at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, President Biden condemned the Oct. 7 attack on Israel launched by Hamas, and said there is “no place in America” for antisemitism.

Biden condemns Oct. 7 attack and antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance remarks


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

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Watch Morning Joe Highlights: May 7


Our weekly podcast on China. This week we examine how the coming wave of dementia will expose the country’s weaknesses

How Alzheimer’s disease will test China

How Alzheimer’s disease will test China


What the Duchy of Cornwall builds today, others will build tomorrow

Now it’s Prince William’s turn to shape British town planning


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

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.7.24

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.7.24


Stormy Daniels is detailing her encounter with former President Trump in 2006, saying he said she should go on his show "The Apprentice." Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler, MSNBC legal contributor Katie Phang and criminal defense attorney David Markus join José Díaz-Balart to analyze the testimony.

'You remind me of my daughter': Stormy Daniels reveals more on encounter with Trump


Stormy Daniels has begun testifying in the hush money trial against former President Trump. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports from outside the courthouse as Daniels answers her first questions.

Stormy Daniels takes the stand in the Trump hush money trial


Prosecutors are questioning Stormy Daniels about her first encounters with former President Trump as she begins her testimony in the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on Daniels' first impressions of Trump and where proceedings may go next.

Stormy Daniels testifies about first encounters with Trump


Stormy Daniels is on the witness stand in the New York hush money trial., detailing her alleged encounter with former President Trump. MSNBC legal contributor Katie Phang and criminal defense attorney David Markus join José Díaz-Balart to discuss her testimony.

'It'll make a great story': Stormy Daniels details encounter with Trump


Marjorie Taylor Greene boasted that she would "absolutely" try to oust Speaker Mike Johnson this week. Perhaps “absolutely” was the wrong choice of words.

Marjorie Taylor Greene hedges on vote to oust the GOP’s speaker


Ethan Hawke, co-writer and director of the new film 'Wildcat' on the life of writer Flannery O'Connor, joins Morning Joe along with actress Laura Linney to discuss.

'She talks about hard truths': Ethan Hawke on the importance of Flannery O'Connor


Stormy Daniels is testifying at former President Trump's hush money trial. MSNBC legal analysts Catherine Christian, Danny Cevallos and criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland discuss the significance of Daniels taking the stand.

The significance of Stormy Daniels' testimony to Trump's hush money trial


The first town of the Prince William era


Joy Reid joins Morning Joe to discuss her exclusive interview with Brittney Griner, the first Griner has given since her arrest in Russia.

Joy Reid: Brittney Griner was a pawn in Putin's politics


Donald Trump is prepared to close White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, repeating a mistake he made six years ago.

Unlearned lessons: Trump plans to close pandemic preparedness office


NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports from outside the New York courthouse where Stormy Daniels is expected to testify in the hush money trial against former President Trump.

What to expect from Stormy Daniels' testimony in the Trump hush money trial


Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is expected to testify today in the hush money trial, two sources confirmed to NBC News. Legal analyst Danny Cevallos joins Morning Joe to discuss.

Danny Cevallos: Stormy Daniels could do some 'flame throwing' today