McCarthy bets on clueless Americans

Plus, infighting erupts among Texas Republican leaders

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, May. 26, 2023 THE LATEST Justice Kavanaugh to the conservative court: You had one job, and you failed By Jessica Levinson When the conservative majority of the Supreme Court so bungles their interpretation of a federal law that they lose Justice Brett Kavanaugh, you know they have truly erred.    This week the Supreme Court significantly narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act, limiting the types of bodies of water that are included as "wetlands" protected from pollution under that Act. That this is a good day for would-be polluters and a bad day for those worried about the environment is predictable. This is a court that is going to consistently make decisions that embrace a skeptical view of the power of executive agencies to protect the environment. But the court's ruling isn't merely practically pernicious for those who care about the environment; it is legally wrong.    This is a preview of Jessica Levinson's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES FRANK FIGLIUZZI What Trump Jr.'s response to White House U-Haul crash reveals about his future plans Donald Trump Jr.'s repeated claim that law enforcement lies about crimes is part of a larger strategy — with significant consequences. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Kevin McCarthy and House GOPers are betting big on clueless Americans If they're right, many Americans will have to live with the shame of being intellectually bested by the likes of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Trump just got a reminder that he really doesn't want federal charges Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes's 18-year prison sentence for his role in Jan. 6 should be an uncomfortable reminder for Trump. Read more. STEVE BENEN Mar-a-Lago staff reportedly moved docs ahead of FBI's arrival We know what Trump did after the FBI showed up at his door. What matters to investigators is what happened before law enforcement arrived. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ALL IN 'Literal dumpster fire': Infighting erupts among Texas Republican leaders THE MEHDI HASAN SHOW The truth about DeSantis' awful record on Covid CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 11-year-old shot in the chest by Mississippi officer released from hospital MORNING JOE House erupts in laughter after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for 'decorum' MORE FROM MSNBC A new episode of the "Prosecuting Donald Trump" podcast is now available. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dig into whether Trump's lawyer, Evan Corcoran, could be the key to Special Counsel Jack Smith's obstruction case after his notes reportedly revealed that the Former President was warned about keeping classified documents. Listen now.  On Sunday, June 4, join MSNBC Contributor Alyssa London for "The Culture is Indigenous Women." She'll lead a thought-provoking conversation with trailblazing Indigenous women who each share how they have shown strength in the face of adversity to become the pioneers they are today.   Guests include Emmy Award winning producer Jhane Myers, award-winning actress Amber Midthunder, and more. Plus, an interview with Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaskan native elected to Congress. Watch "The Culture is Indigenous Women" Sunday, June 4 at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.  30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE