Weisselberg testimony's abrupt end

And Biden arrives in Israel and meets with Netanyahu

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 THE LATEST Jim Jordan wants a promotion without being good at his job By Hayes Brown The House held just one vote for speaker on Tuesday afternoon, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, lost handily. Twenty Republicans voted against him, a really big hurdle to overcome when you consider that there's word that he may lose another five or six Republicans' support on the second ballot. For someone trying to win a job that mostly revolves around keeping track of votes, that doesn't bode well for him. It's also not great when there's already worry a Speaker Jordan might not be a help raising funds to support House candidates. Neither development is particularly surprising when one considers that Jordan isn't particularly good at the basics of being a lawmaker, let alone at the more complicated skills it takes to become speaker. There are three main jobs members of Congress have: writing and passing laws, providing a check and balance on the other branches, and serving their constituents. Jordan, amazingly, is bad at all three.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES LISA RUBIN Why did Allen Weisselberg suddenly stop testifying during Trump's fraud trial? 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. Read more. JULIO RICARDO VARELA Biden's new Venezuela deal is a big win — and a big repudiation of Trump This agreement is a sharp break from recent U.S. policy towards Venezuela. Read more. LYNDA WOOLARD Why Louisiana's atrocious governor-elect is a cautionary tale for Democrats ahead of 2024 The MAGA Republican won so easily in part because there was an air of inevitability about his winning. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM Biden is providing Israel with convenient cover to destroy Gaza The U.S. could hold Israel to a higher standard in Gaza. It's choosing not to. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS THE REIDOUT 'The public has to understand what is at stake': Pelosi decries possible Jordan speakership ALL IN Raskin floats Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney, Angus King as consensus speaker options ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR Biden arrives in Israel, meets with Netanyahu ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR Hundreds killed in blast at Gaza hospital MORE FROM MSNBC A new episode of "Prosecuting Donald Trump" is now available. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss how a federal judge has barred former President Trump from attacking witnesses, prosecutors and court staff in his Washington, D.C. election interference trial. Plus, why everyone should be keeping a close eye on the Georgia trial for two of Trump's co-defendants. Listen now. In the latest episode of "How to Win 2024", Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri discuss how the Israel-Hamas war is already shaking up the 2024 race, with President Biden projecting a strong image on the world stage while former President Trump faces major backlash for praising Hezbollah. Plus, Steve Kornacki is back to tell us which party should be more worried about RFK Jr.'s third-party run. Listen now.    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