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Sunday, July 09, 2023

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

A less-redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant was released to the public on Wednesday, revealing new information about when Justice Department officials became concerned and what they viewed on the Mar-a-Lago security camera video they obtained from Trump's team. Donald Trump aide Walt Nauta was arraigned Thursday in Miami federal court on charges he helped the former U.S. president hide top-secret documents that Trump took when he left the White House in 2021. The Arizona Secretary of State's office was subpoenaed by special counsel Jack Smith as part of his probe into Trump's alleged fake electors plot. Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers spoke to the FBI for hours about the post-election pressure he received from Donald Trump. Members of the House Freedom Caucus took a vote to oust Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, revealing growing fractures among House Republicans and raising questions about how the chaotic split will impact the Georgia Congresswoman's political standing.

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

Jack Smith is making the most of his summer. And Donald Trump isn't loving it.

With potential charges looming in the Jan. 6 investigation and more subpoenas from a federal grand jury in Miami, it's a stressful time to be Trump. Read more.

STEVE BENEN

Josh Hawley falls in a hole, finds a shovel, and keeps digging

Josh Hawley got caught trying to deceive the public with a fake quote about the U.S. being a Christian nation. His response made matters worse. Read more.

AVERIE BISHOP

I'm the first ever Asian American Miss Texas. And I have a message for Greg Abbott.

If Texas truly desires to be "bigger and better," Gov. Greg Abbott and his Republican allies must cease its assault on DEI policy. Read more.

ANA MARIE COX

Trump's feckless 2024 GOP rivals have only themselves to blame right now

None of Donald Trump's Republican challengers stand a chance of getting the GOP presidential nomination if they keep treating him with respect. Read more.

JA'HAN JONES

'Mamas for DeSantis' relaunch is a desperate cry for help

The Florida governor's wife, Casey DeSantis, is on image repair duty after a series of setbacks on for her husband on the campaign trail. Read more.

CHRIS HAYES

Two Democrats just used the line-item veto to score surprising wins against the GOP

The case against the line-item veto is pretty strong. But these Democratic governors have managed to score some amazing political victories. Read more.

JONATHAN CAPEHART

Fmr. Rep. David Jolly: Casey DeSantis has become 'America's Karen

"It doesn't matter if it's presented in heels or boots," Fmr. Rep. David Jolly tells Jonathan Capehart. "The DeSantis doctrine is a losing one."

ALI VELSHI

Velshi: It's Trump's House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy is just living in it

Ali Velshi is joined by Fmr. Rep. Charlie Dent and MSNBC's Steve Benen to discuss Trump's increasingly strong influence over the House GOP's agenda.

THE REIDOUT

Meteorologist speaks out after receiving death threats over climate change reporting

Meteorologist Chris Gloninger discusses receiving death threats for reporting on the climate crisis and his decision to leave the profession as a result.

WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT

GOP sets Iowa Caucus date for January 15

Iowa Republicans have sets the Caucus date for January 15, leaving GOP candidates six months to close the gap with front-runner Trump.

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