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March 12, 2023

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has invited former President Donald Trump to testify before a grand jury in New York City next week as part of an investigation into his role in hush money payments made to former porn star, Stormy Daniels. Legal experts say the offer is a strong indication that prosecutors may be close to issuing an indictment. New text messages and emails released as part of Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News this week revealed what the network's hosts privately thought about their news coverage and about former President Trump. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to restore diplomatic relations, marking a major breakthrough with considerable implications for the Middle East.

Missed something? Don't worry. Here are our select columns and videos from the week. And don't forget to check out MSNBC.com for more.

EDITOR'S PICKS

SARAH POSNER

A new poll suggests Ron DeSantis' 'anti-woke' crusade will backfire

By making "anti-wokeness" a cornerstone of his political agenda, DeSantis could be hurting himself more than he realizes. Read more.

JORDAN RUBIN

Clarence Thomas' view could put Fox News in even greater danger than it already is

Along with fellow Republican Justice Neil Gorsuch, Clarence Thomas has called for revisiting a landmark defamation precedent. Read more.

STEVE BENEN

Why Michael Flynn's new lawsuit looks like an audacious stunt

Michael Flynn is suing the U.S. government for charging him with crimes he pleaded guilty to — twice. Read more.

RUTH BEN-GHIAT

Why Trump is so eager to run under indictment

Donald Trump could spin an indictment to his favor in 2024. History has his blueprint. Read more.

JA'HAN JONES

Chris Rock's new special was ruined by something his producers should have known

Chris Rock's new special "Selective Outrage" deserved a more appropriate setting than a large concert hall. His producers should have known. Read more.

POLITICS NATION

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg speaks about developments in Trump investigation

After inviting Trump to testify, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the latest on the Trump investigation.

KATIE PHANG

McCarthy 'helped himself and hurt everyone else' by feeding lies to Tucker Carlson

Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses how Speaker McCarthy and his 'corrupt bargain' are to blame for the Jan. 6 footage fallout.

THE REIDOUT

Fmr. Asst. U.S. Attorney: Trump indictment could 'completely change the game' in 2024

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Nick Akerman explains how a potential Trump indictment could be politically 'explosive' for the 2024 presidential race.

VELSHI

Jan. 6 Committee Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson reacts to GOP's investigation of their work

Rep. Bennie Thompson, former Chair of the Jan 6. Committee, discusses his reaction to the GOP-led House investigating their Committee's work.

JONATHAN CAPEHEART

How book bans and 'drag queen story hour' made libraries a target of GOP culture wars

Brooks Rainwater, President of the Urban Libraries Council, speaks to Jonathan Capehart about the consequences of right-wing activists targeting libraries.

MORE FROM MSNBC

Tonight, MSNBC Films presents the final episode of "When Truth Isn't Truth: The Rudy Giuliani Story," a documentary series from TIME Studios. This week, Giuliani doubles down on his allegiance to Donald Trump, challenging the 2020 election results and stoking the crowd on January 6th. Watch the final episode of "When Truth Isn't Truth: The Rudy Giuliani Story," tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock.