Ted Cruz’s Jan. 6 scheme exposed

President Biden pokes fun at Fox News, Trump's legal troubles, and more at the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, April 30, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Fox News' dismissal of top-rated host Tucker Carlson, followed by CNN's firing of Don Lemon, sent shock waves through mainstream media on Monday. President Joe Biden officially launched his bid for reelection Tuesday, raising the likely prospect of a rematch between Biden and Trump in 2024. Writer and columnist E. Jean Carroll's civil trial against Donald Trump began Tuesday in New York. Carroll alleges that Trump raped her at a department store the 1990s and defamed her on social media in 2022. House Republicans on Wednesday approved a spending bill that would raise the debt limit and slash government funding after last-minute concessions won over a few GOP holdouts. One day after a federal appeals court rejected Trump's attempts to block his testimony, former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury looking into the January 6 Capitol riot and the aftermath of the 2020 election.   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 HAYES BROWN Mike Pence has safeguarded himself against charges of betraying Trump Mike Pence had one of the best views of Trump's conduct leading up to January 6th. Now, he's in one of the best positions to hold him accountable. Read more. LISA RUBIN E. Jean Carroll camp's opening statement on Trump was extraordinary The start of the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump defamation and battery civil trial was unlike anything I've seen in a courthouse, Lisa Rubin writes. Read more.  ZEESHAN ALEEM This is going to hurt Fox News as much as it hurts Tucker Carlson  Tucker Carlson's toxic cocktail of misinformation, racism, and reactionary ideas made him uniquely dangerous. His departure may be bad for Fox, but it's great for America. Read more. STEVE BENEN Disney's lawsuit creates an important new problem for DeSantis  While litigation between a corporate giant and a state is inevitably going to be complex, the underlying question in the case is actually very simple. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Trump could face liability for social media conduct in E. Jean Carroll civil rape trial   The judge gave a warning following the former president's social media posting during a trial at which Trump has not appeared. Read more. MSNBC Watch highlights from 2023 White House Correspondents' Dinner President Joe Biden and comedian Roy Wood Jr. poked fun at Trump's hush money case, Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit against Fox News, recent cable news firing and more at the 2023 White House correspondents' dinner. THE BEAT WITH ARI Secret Fox News recordings catch Cruz on tape plotting 'step two' of the Jan. 6 insurrection Ari Melber breaks down shocking new tape recordings of phone calls made between Sen. Ted Cruz and Fox's Maria Bartiromo days before January 6th. MORNING JOE Trump takes jab at Lindsey Graham weeks after he nearly cried over ex-president's indictment After KLindsey Graham pleaded for supporters to help Trump fight his legal battles, the former President mocked him during a speech at a fundraising dinner in Florida. ALEX WITT REPORTS Gunman in Texas kills 5 people, including 8-year-old child  5 people were killed, including an 8-year-old child, after a shooting at a Texas home. MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, MSNBC Films presents the third episode of "Leguizamo Does America," a six-part series from NBC News Studios. This week, John Leguizamo heads to Washington, D.C. to explore Latino representation within America's government. Watch an all new episode of "Leguizamo Does America," tonight at 10pm ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE