Holder's warning letter to TN GOP

And in a key victory for abortion rights, Ohio voters reject Issue 1

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Aug. 09, 2023 THE LATEST Trump's main defense seems to be that he's either not that bright or delusional By Michael A. Cohen For those who have closely followed the political rise of Donald Trump, it's rather obvious that the former president isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. This is a man, after all, who once mused about spraying disinfectant or ultraviolet light inside the body to kill the Covid-19 virus, looked directly at the sun during a solar eclipse without protecting his eyes and said Hurricane Florence was "one of the wettest we've ever seen, from the standpoint of water." But in the wake of his third criminal indictment in four months, it appears that even Trump's criminal defense team is essentially arguing that their client is an idiot. This is a preview of Michael A. Cohen's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES MAX BURNS Kamala Harris' takedown of Ron DeSantis reminds that she's one of Biden's best players Harris was Biden's history-making choice. That's why it's so confusing Team Biden hasn't used her talents more. Read more. AUSTIN SARAT Trump's trial won't be televised. That's actually a good thing. It's a tempting idea. But the risks of a reality TV trial outweigh the potential benefits. Read more. CANDICE MARIE BENBOW Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years. Let this be a wake up call to the hip-hop community. Celebrities who picked Tory Lanez over Megan Thee Stallion need a reckoning, too. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Eric Holder sends warning letter to Tennessee GOPers over Justin Jones expulsion Holder is putting pressure on Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, a Republican, to fully reinstate Justin Jones. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ALL IN Ohio Issue 1 fails in key victory for abortion rights THE REIDOUT Two Alabama dock brawl suspects remain at large, 'have not been cooperative' Montgomery mayor says ALL IN Sen. Warnock: We saw Jan. 6 'metastasize into voter suppression laws' across America THE BEAT WITH ARI Trump loses again: See 45's failed, tragic bid to duck charges by Jack Smith MORE FROM MSNBC All this week, The ReidOut Blog's Ja'han Jones celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in a new special series, "Hip-Hop is Universal," featuring written perspectives on the genre's influence across politics, culture, technology and beyond. Read more here.  On Sunday, watch the fourth 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 Thailand. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" continues on Sunday at 11 p.m. ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock.   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