Clarence Thomas and Trump deserve each other

Plus, the devastating consequences of the abortion pill ruling.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, April 09, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT On Friday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was appointed under former President Trump, suspended the FDA's longtime approval of abortion pill mifepristone. Kacsmaryk has given the government a week to appeal his decision, and President Joe Biden said his administration will file an appeal. If the ruling does go into effect, it would curtail access to the standard regimen for medication abortion nationwide. Tennessee's Republican-led House voted Thursday to expel two Black Democrats from the state House over their protests on the chamber floor calling for stricter gun safety measures. The unprecedented move sparked controversy nationwide. Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in Manhattan on Tuesday, pleading "not guilty" to all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his alleged role in hush money payments made during his 2016 campaign.   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 JAMES DOWNIE The enraging American quirk linking Clarence Thomas and Donald Trump Both are examples of a wider problem: outright corruption being defined down into paperwork problems. Read more. CHARLES F. COLEMAN JR.  The chilling similarities between the Jan. 6 attack and the Tennessee Three  On January 6, the nation witnessed the most egregious expression of white grievance yet. This week in Tennessee, it happened again. Read more. JESSICA LEVINSON Why Alvin Bragg's chances of convicting Trump are better than you think they are To win a conviction against the former president, Alvin Bragg has some hurdles ahead — but that doesn't mean he won't clear them. Read more.  JA'HAN JONES Mehdi Hasan just lit the 'Twitter Files' on fire. Was Congress listening? MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan quashed Matt Taibbi's claim that Elon Musk's 'Twitter Files' conspiracy theory is about free speech. Here's why it matters. Read more. JA'HAN JONES GOP rage over Ann Coulter's and Ronna McDaniel's abortion remarks is telling When Ann Coulter is advising you on how not to be completely detestable, you've probably gone too far. Read more. SYMONE The Tennessee Three speak out against the 'moral insanity' of GOP lawmakers Symone Sanders-Townsend sits down with Rep. Justin Jones, Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Gloria Johnson of the Tennessee Three for their first interview together following the expulsion votes in the Tennessee State Legislature. KATIE PHANG Michael Cohen on Trump arraignment: 'We all saw the look on Donald's face' Michael Cohen shares his reaction to Trump's arraignment in Manhattan earlier this week. THE REIDOUT Joy Reid slams Texas abortion pill ruling: 'This is the Handmaid's Tale'  Joy Reid speaks to Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson about the devastating consequences of mifepristone's FDA approval being put on hold. ALL IN Texts show how Fox staff truly felt about the MyPillow guy they repeatedly platformed   The Dominion lawsuit exposed how Tucker Carlson's producers handled outlandish conspiracy theories being pushed by MyPillow CEO, Mike Lindell. MORE FROM MSNBC MSNBC Films Presents "Leguizamo Does America," a new six-part series from NBC News Studios. Host John Leguizamo travels across the country to celebrate the rich and diverse Latino cultures in six different destinations, exploring food, politics, music, and everything in between along the way. First up on John's trip: New York City. "Leguizamo Does America" premieres next Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC, and is streaming on Peacock.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE