The Fox News fallout isn’t over

Plus, where in the world is Melania Trump?

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, July 16, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Trump's legal defense strategy became increasingly chaotic this week, with new attempts to delay and deflect several of the ongoing investigations he is currently facing. On Thursday, Trump's team took an unusual position in response to Jack Smith's motion to move the start of the classified documents trial from August to December of this year, with Trump's lawyers telling Judge Aileen Cannon there was no need to set any trial date at all. (Smith wasted no time shredding the defense position and denying this request.) In another filing from Thursday, Trump's lawyers tried to head off Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis by attempting to have her disqualified from investigating him. Meanwhile, the grand jury for the Fulton County election interference probe was seated this week, meaning a charging decision could be reached in a matter of weeks.   Congressional Republicans created no shortage of chaos this week as well, including a theatrical Jim Jordan-led hearing Wednesday into the "weaponization" of the FBI, the House Freedom Caucus severing ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's unprecedented blockade of U.S. military promotions over his abortion view (in addition to his controversial comments about white nationalists), and the narrow passage of a contentious defense spending package which brings the military to the frontlines of the GOP's culture war in new and dangerous ways, with restrictions on abortion access, transgender care, and diversity training.   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 Trump's new filing in Georgia shows how much of a threat the case really is The odds seem low that Trump will succeed in this Hail Mary play. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Fox News executives finally admitted they created a monster A trio of former senior Fox executives recently expressed regret for their role in helping bring Fox News into existence. A couple somewhat conflicting idioms come to mind: Too little too late. Better than nothing. Read more. FRANK FIGLIUZZI The consequences of Jim Jordan's attack on the FBI go far beyond our security It's tempting to refer to this week's FBI hearing as political theatrics, but that would belie the grave threat underlying the GOP's intentions. Read more. STEVE BENEN Republicans spend the week pushing Black voters away (again)  Between Eli Crane, Tommy Tuberville, and a vote on an NDAA amendment, it was a rather brutal week for Republicans on race. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Sorry, Tom Cotton, the media didn't ignore the Sotomayor story But if the Republican senator really wants to own the libs, he should push for Supreme Court ethics reform. Read more. HAYES BROWN Why the SAG-AFTRA strike is important for all American workers Hollywood is shut down now that two major unions are on strike. The outcome of their fight will affect workers throughout the country. Read more.  WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT Melania Trump sparks new controversy despite 'noticeable' absence from campaign trail Peter Baker discusses new reporting that a super PAC aligned with Donald Trump paid Melania Trump $155,000 for services which included choosing tableware and floral arrangements in late 2021. THE BEAT WITH ARI How Trump 'failed' America: Bob Woodward decodes damning 'Trump Tapes' Legendary journalist Bob Woodward speaks to Ari Melber about his twenty interviews with Trump early in the pandemic and how the former president failed "the leadership test of a lifetime." WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT Rep. Moulton: Our military not being harmed by our enemies but by a U.S. Senator from Alabama "Everybody in Congress knows that Tuberville is the problem," House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Seth Moulton tells Alex Witt. "Even Mitch McConnell won't defend this terrible behavior." ALI VELSHI 'Bidenomics' is working – especially in Republican states With inflation cooling, Velshi explains how Biden's economic victories are exposing many Republican lawmakers as hypocrites. MORE FROM MSNBC Next Sunday, watch the first 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. First up on Rainn's journey: Iceland. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" begins next Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE