Jim Jordan humiliates the GOP and himself

Plus, the significance of Georgia D.A. Fani Willis' elevated security threats.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, May 21, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT On Wednesday, House Republicans blocked an effort by Democrats to force a vote to expel Representative George Santos of New York after he was charged last week in a 13-count federal indictment. Disney abandoned plans to open up a new employee campus in Lake Nona, Florida amid rising tensions with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to formally announce his 2024 presidential bid next week. Jim Jordan's House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government panel faced challenges this week after two of the three self-proclaimed FBI whistleblowers who testified before a House subcommittee Thursday lost their security clearances because their conduct in Jan. 6 cases brought into question their allegiance to the U.S., officials say.   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 There's something weird in Trump's latest attack on DeSantis: a good point Yes, the "fair tax" that Gov. Ron DeSantis backed is a terrible policy, but it's still weird that Donald Trump is calling him out for it. Read more. HAYES BROWN Kevin McCarthy didn't do George Santos any favors by punting his expulsion vote For once, McCarthy made the right call. Time will only make Santos more likely to be expelled from the House. Read more.  FRANK FIGLIUZZI The futile charade of Jim Jordan's 'weaponization' hearing disaster The only fraud that Jim Jordan's hearing exposed was that his so-called whistleblowers are well-meaning patriots. Read more. JOY REID In DeSantis' fight against woke, Florida may instead go broke A new right-wing immigration law could devastate the state's economy — and the lives of so many migrants. Read more. STEVE BENEN Why Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to impeach a federal prosecutor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's impeachment drive against a federal prosecutor won't succeed, but it's her motivation that makes it interesting. Read more. THE BEAT WITH ARI Criminal defendant Trump braces as Manhattan D.A. works to flip key ally Ari Melber explains the significance of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg weighing perjury charges against former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg. ALEX WAGNER TONIGHT Georgia D.A. Fani Willis elevates security threats, tightening timeline of potential Trump indictment MSNBC's Katie Phang and former U.S. attorney Michael Moore talk with Alex Wagner about the unusual security preparations in Fulton County, Georgia. THE REIDOUT Ali Velshi slams GOP for targeting poor in debt ceiling negotiations "You're taking people off SNAP, off of food stamps, and Medicaid," Ali Velshi tells Joy Reid. "What kind of country is looking to have fewer people have enough?" JONATHAN CAPEHART Analyzing the 2024 presidential field ahead of Ron DeSantis' expected announcement David Jolly and Michael Steele join Jonathan Capehart to discuss challenges ahead for Republican candidates as the 2024 race heats up. MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, MSNBC Films presents the final episode of "Leguizamo Does America," a documentary series from NBC News Studios. This week, John Leguizamo is in Los Angeles, speaking with Latino trailblazers like George Lopez and Robert Rodriguez and breaking down the lack of Latino representation in film and television. Watch the final 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