Targeting key House Democrats, McCarthy gives McCarthyism a try ...Plus, Reporters follow George Santos' money in increasingly small circles

Kevin McCarthy tried to explain why he'll block specific Democrats from serving on the House Intelligence Committee. His pitch went surprisingly badly.

Friday, January 13, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Targeting key House Democrats, McCarthy gives McCarthyism a try Targeting key House Democrats, McCarthy gives McCarthyism a try Kevin McCarthy tried to explain why he'll block specific Democrats from serving on the House Intelligence Committee. His pitch went surprisingly badly. MORE House Republican calls for defunding Homeland Security department As Republicans look to cut spending, one prominent GOP congressman says he wants to "stop funding" the Department of Homeland Security. MORE House Republican calls for defunding Homeland Security department As Republicans look to cut spending, one prominent GOP congressman says he wants to "stop funding" the Department of Homeland Security. MORE After tax fraud conviction, Trump Organization fined $1.6 million Last month, a jury today found the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud. Today, the former president's family business received its sentence. MORE After tax fraud conviction, Trump Organization fined $1.6 million Last month, a jury today found the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud. Today, the former president's family business received its sentence. MORE Reporters follow George Santos' money in increasingly small circles Alexandra Berzon, investigative reporter for the New York Times, talks with Alex Wagner about the checkered work history of Rep. George Santos and questions surrounding his campaign funding and personal expenses.  MORE Reporters follow George Santos' money in increasingly small circles Alexandra Berzon, investigative reporter for the New York Times, talks with Alex Wagner about the checkered work history of Rep. George Santos and questions surrounding his campaign funding and personal expenses.  MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trapped by politics, Garland appoints special counsel for Biden documents GOP members, but not GOP leaders, push for Santos' ouster Expunging one of Trump's impeachments is now on the table for GOP New special counsel already facing some pushback from the right NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER