DeSantis’ team goes ‘scorched earth’

Plus, security increases outside of Georgia courthouse as Fani Willis says she's 'ready to go'

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Jul. 31, 2023 THE LATEST Team DeSantis is fighting everyone Black over the history of slavery By Hayes Brown Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign is having a a rough patch. Since officially entering the 2024 presidential race, DeSantis has struggled to make headway in the polls. Bad news about his campaign's fundraising and staffing continues to dominate the headlines surrounding him. He's got two main things going for him right now: His remaining staffers are exceedingly loyal to him and he's still the governor of a state where his right-wing policies are carried out without hesitation.   But last week, both of those strengths became potential liabilities even within his own party. The Florida State Board of Education, whose members DeSantis appointed, recently released a new set of standards for teaching African American history that included language suggesting that students learn "slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit." NBC News reported on Friday that the majority of the work group preparing those standards objected to that language being inserted — and the critical response shows why.    This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES MATT BENNETT, RAHNA EPTING Why Republicans are keeping quiet about a major third-party player While No Labels demurs on whom its bid would hurt most, the data is crystal clear: It would spoil the race for Biden and elect Trump. Read more. NICHOLAS MITCHELL Florida's newest approved education vendor is eye-poppingly bad — even for Florida There's no evidence that Florida has purchased curriculum from PragerU yet, but given the state's history, we have reason to be alarmed. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Jamie Raskin slams porn-sharing Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'Voyeuristic' and 'sadistic' Democrats are taking turns teeing off on the extremist lawmaker after she shared nudge photos of Hunter Biden during a recent House hearing. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Relying on 'Judeo-Christian' values in wartime means we've already lost our principles A three-star Air Force general's shocking remarks about how America's religious values will sort out AI ethics reeks of hubris. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS AMERICAN VOICES Security increases outside of Fulton County courthouse as Fani Willis says she's 'ready to go' ALI VELSHI 'Donald is not going to protect you': Cohen gives advice to Trump aides charged in docs case AMERICAN VOICES Biden administration & House Republicans continue 'push-pull' over immigration reform SYMONE Rep. Bennie Thompson: Trump was clearly 'the main culprit' behind the Jan. 6 attack MORE FROM MSNBC On Sunday, watch the third episode of "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss." The five-part documentary series follows actor Rainn Wilson as he explores some of the happiest places on earth and unpacks the science of happiness along the way. This week, Rainn travels to Ghana. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" continues Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock. A new episode of "Prosecuting Donald Trump" is available. Former President Donald Trump has been charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago security footage to obstruct a federal investigation. MSNBC analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord dissect Jack Smith's surprise superseding indictment. Listen now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE