Mark Meadows is Trump’s worst best friend

Plus, grand jury in Mar-a-Lago classified docs case to meet this week.

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Jun. 05, 2023 THE LATEST Why progressives should think twice about the prospect of sending Donald Trump to prison  By Austin Sarat The special counsel investigating Donald Trump's alleged theft of classified documents seems to be getting very close to an indictment decision. Jack Smith apparently has a tape recording in which Trump appears to brag about having just such a document related to Iran. This report has no doubt whet the appetite of progressives who hope someday to see the ex-president behind bars, if not for this misdeed then perhaps as a result of alleged hush money payments and alleged violations of New York law, alleged election tampering in Georgia or his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. (Trump has denied mishandling classified documents, denied breaking any laws regarding Stormy Daniels, denied tampering with election results in Georgia and denied inciting the Capitol riot.)   In the New York case alone, Vanity Fair reports Trump could theoretically face a massive jail sentence. "While a conviction is not a sure thing," writes Bess Levin "and a sympathetic judge could go for the lower end of the sentencing guidelines, Trump, who is 76 years old, would obviously die in prison if he were to get the maximum time behind bars." According to MSNBC columnist and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade, prison time may be unlikely in Manhattan. But the Justice Department and Georgia cases could carry even heftier sentences.   It's all hypothetical at this point. But some of the rhetoric we're seeing from progressives is striking. And expectations do not necessarily match reality.   This is a preview of Austin Sarat's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES HAYES BROWN Mark Meadows is about to go from self-serving sycophant to key player in Trump's demise  For someone who has risen so far by hitching himself to Trump's coattails, it's ironic that Meadows may be the one to bring Trump crashing down. Read more. MICAH HERSKIND What's happening in Atlanta should terrify everyone — and inspire us all The Cop City proposal is part of a nationwide trend of cities turning to increased policing amid rising inequality, mass protest, and climate disaster. Read more. DANNY CEVALLOS Why Murdaugh's client trust chicanery has attorneys everywhere agape Ultimately, Alex Murdaugh's disbarment is the least of his punishments. But for lawyers like me, it has significant symbolic meaning. Read more. ANDREA GRIMES Texas Republicans' troubles could have national implications  A resurfaced confession from the state's newly impeached attorney general shows the thin line between red state and blue state. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS KATIE PHANG Mary Trump shares Donald's most-hated childhood story INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI 'We should be on indictment watch': Grand jury in classified docs case to meet this week AMERICAN VOICES Fmr. Watergate Prosecutor on Trump's classified documents tape: 'I think he's toast' YASMIN VOSSOUGHIAN REPORTS India train crash survivor describes chilling scene of disaster MORE FROM MSNBC In the latest episode of "Prosecuting Donald Trump," MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord tackle listeners' most burning questions about Donald Trump's legal cases, including where we stand with timing and what happens if a federal grand jury indicts. Scan the QR code to listen now.  Legal news is dominating the headlines, and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin is tackling these crucial issues with a new limited newsletter, Deadline: Legal. An extension of Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, you can expect insights when major updates hit, along with news and analysis from MSNBC legal experts, in your inbox until the end of the current Supreme Court term. Subscribe now.  30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE