Impeachment fever dream falls apart

And Sen. Hirono predicts a long recovery for Maui after deadly wildfires

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 THE LATEST The GOP's impeachment fever is starting to break By Hayes Brown August is a month when things usually get a little, well, weird in the realm of national politics. What would normally be nonstories can suddenly blow up in the vacuum of the congressional recess and general lack of political news. But the opposite seems to be happening for House Republicans, who have spent their brief time in power desperately trying to stretch the most minor issues into full-blown scandals. It seems oddly fitting that when it comes to impeaching President Joe Biden or members of his Cabinet, cooler GOP heads are prevailing this August — at least for now. MAGA Republicans have been trying to avenge former President Donald Trump's impeachments for years now. For a while, it seemed like the metaphorical bloodlust could be satiated by targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. But Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has fanned the flames in recent weeks, raising the prospect of opening an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland. And while the House leadership team managed to punt on a resolution impeaching Biden earlier this summer, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., and other top Republicans have teased the prospect of an impeachment inquiry into the president's alleged business dealings with his son Hunter. This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ZEESHAN ALEEM Clarence Thomas' ethically dubious benefactor circle just got fully absurd If you're a billionaire who hasn't helped out Clarence Thomas, please raise your hand. Read more. JOE SCARBOROUGH New fake elector details reveal a grotesque Trumpian betrayal  This wasn't about having a scheme that worked — it was about creating delay and chaos. Read more. FRANK FIGLIUZZI The list of people willing to die for Trump is going to get longer A dead suspect in Utah is the best argument for Trump cooling his rhetoric. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Appeals court strikes gun restriction implicated in Hunter Biden case Right-wing courts are expanding the Second Amendment. That's good news for the president's son. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS ALL IN Sen. Hirono: Maui's recovery is 'going to be long,' after wildfires ravage and kill over 50 CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Federal prosecutors propose Jan. 2 trial date for Trump election interference case THE MEHDI HASAN SHOW George Conway: Trump is not 'mentally, emotionally or morally fit to be president' CHRIS JANSING REPORTS U.S. reaches deal with Iran to free American citizens in exchange for blocked funds 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