In race for speaker, Jim Jordan loses GOP support on second ballot ...Plus, Weisselberg’s testimony abruptly ended last week, raising questions

Supporters of Jim Jordan's bid for House speaker said the second ballot would be worse than the first. The final tally proved them right.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS In race for speaker, Jim Jordan loses GOP support on second ballot In race for speaker, Jim Jordan loses GOP support on second ballot Supporters of Jim Jordan's bid for House speaker said the second ballot would be worse than the first. The final tally proved them right. MORE Weisselberg's testimony abruptly ended last week, raising questions Forbes, citing emails and reporters' notes, said the former Trump Org CFO perjured himself on the stand. If he did, his probation status could be at risk. MORE Weisselberg's testimony abruptly ended last week, raising questions Forbes, citing emails and reporters' notes, said the former Trump Org CFO perjured himself on the stand. If he did, his probation status could be at risk. MORE Strzok case forces Trump into another potentially hazardous deposition Donald Trump's civil depositions never seem to go well for him. It's why it matters that the former president had to answer questions from Peter Strzok's lawyer MORE Strzok case forces Trump into another potentially hazardous deposition Donald Trump's civil depositions never seem to go well for him. It's why it matters that the former president had to answer questions from Peter Strzok's lawyer MORE Raskin points to Republicans who might get Dems' support for speaker Rep. Jamie Raskin not only said there are Republicans who might get Democratic support for speaker, the congressman took the extra step of naming names. MORE Raskin points to Republicans who might get Dems' support for speaker Rep. Jamie Raskin not only said there are Republicans who might get Democratic support for speaker, the congressman took the extra step of naming names. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Jim Jordan tries to learn the fine art of congressional dealmaking Under indictment, Menendez won't attend classified Israel briefing 'Mr. Trump may lie, but numbers don't lie': NYAG not intimidated by Trump bluster 'Rollercoaster of dysfunction': GOP MAGA wing falls short again, but no alternative emerges   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.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER