Special counsel says Trump is 'target'

And, Trump ally Steve Bannon subpoenaed in special counsel's Jan. 6 probe

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Jun. 08, 2023 THE LATEST Trump learns he's a special counsel 'target,' turns to GOP allies By Steve Benen Donald Trump's lawyers sent a strange letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland two weeks ago, requesting a meeting "to discuss the ongoing injustice that is being perpetrated by [special counsel Jack Smith] and his prosecutors." The former president's defense counsel was, in fact, welcomed at the Justice Department this week for a conversation — Garland did not attend — though it apparently didn't go as well as the Republican hoped.   Shortly after the meeting wrapped up, Trump threw an online tantrum. Last night, we received some additional context that helps explain why he unraveled.    This is a preview of  Steve Benen's latest article. Read the full blog here. TOP STORIES KATHERINE STEWART An Oklahoma school board just made an awful decision. It could impact kids across America. Woe to us if the case of a Catholic-run charter school reaches the Supreme Court. Read more. HAYES BROWN House conservatives got their revenge on Kevin McCarthy in the pettiest way possible A pair of bills meant to safeguard gas stoves from the Biden administration went down in flames thanks to the House Freedom Caucus. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Why it matters if Donald Trump is charged in Florida or Washington (or both) Crimes need to be charged where they allegedly occurred. Prosecutors can't afford to choose the wrong venue. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Canada's wildfire crisis could be just the beginning An expert explains why more of the U.S. could be seeing air quality problems rise in the future. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS THE BEAT WITH ARI Steve Bannon issued subpoena in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation THE REIDOUT Pence 'won't take the boxing gloves off' on Trump, former VP advisor says ALL IN Conway: Trump reportedly receiving target letter suggests 'imminent' indictment JOSÈ DÍAZ-BALART Florida woman arrested in fatal shooting of her neighbor 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. 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