Santos’ deceitful gamble could pay off

And N.Y. appeals court judge lifts gag order in Trump civil fraud case

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 THE LATEST The trick behind George Santos' pledge not to run for re-election By Marisa Kabas On Thursday, the House Ethics investigative subcommittee released its scathing report on Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. Shortly thereafter, Santos announced that he wouldn't run for re-election in 2024. But as with anything Santos-related, it's important to take everything he says with a grain of salt. After all, to use a phrase directly from the subcommittee's report, Santos' latest promise could be just "another lie."   House Republicans have continually sidestepped responsibility for Santos' remaining in power, with a majority of GOP members voting twice against expelling him. Some have claimed they were waiting for the committee's report to drop before taking action. Now that the investigative subcommittee has "determined there was substantial evidence that Representative Santos violated federal criminal laws," those members are out of excuses. But with the committee stating it would "not bring specific charges" against him and Santos signaling his intention not to run again, he's making a gamble that he'll wriggle out of consequences. And it just might work.   This is a preview of Marisa Kaba's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES DANIELLE CAMPOAMOR The sexist trope defied by Markwayne Mullins' Senate brawling Are Republican men too emotional to lead?  Read more. JULIO RICARDO VARELA The GOP doesn't want you to see these new immigration numbers There's what the GOP says about the trend in undocumented migration, and then there's the truth. Read more. CLARISSA-JAN LIM David DePape found guilty on federal charges in Paul Pelosi attack DePape told jurors that right-wing media inspired his plan to take down government figures. Read more. JOHN WHITEHOUSE Dominion exposed Fox News' lies. A new lawsuit is revealing even more. The Dominion case exposed Fox News' lies. Now, a new lawsuit is revealing even more. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS KATY TUR New York appeals court judge lifts gag order in Trump civil fraud case THE BEAT WITH ARI EXCLUSIVE: Former George Santos aide reacts to scathing new House ethics report DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Judge declares mistrial in Breonna Taylor civil rights case trial after jury deadlocks ALL IN 'Repellant': Elon Musk's 'shocking pronouncement of antisemitism' MORE FROM MSNBC On Sunday, MSNBC Films presents "Periodical," a new documentary that takes an honest and entertaining look at menstruation and menopause in an effort to smash historical stigmas. Watch "Periodical," on Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. In the latest episode of "How to Win 2024," former President Trump's rivals took aim at each other in the third Republican debate while the ex-president mocked them from afar, and Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri break it all down. Plus, Senator Tim Kaine joins to discuss Democrats' big wins on election night and what the party needs to do to win in 2024. 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