What the Georgia tape leaks mean for Trump

Plus, the life and legacy of former first lady Rosalynn Carter

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 THE LATEST The protective order in Trump's Georgia case may be too little, too late By Barbara McQuade The mystery of who leaked the proffer videos in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants did not last long. A defense attorney for one of those co-defendants confessed in open court Wednesday that he released them to the media. He even admitted his motive. He wanted the public to know, he said, that the witnesses' statements did not incriminate his client.   Following the release of the videos by defense attorney Jonathan Miller, who represents defendant Misty Hampton, Judge Scott McAfee entered a protective order to prevent further public disclosures of sensitive discovery materials, but this episode demonstrates why such an order should have been in place earlier and why they are essential in high-profile cases. The leak was poor professional form by the defense attorney, but in the absence of a protective order at the time he leaked the videos, his disclosure did not violate the law.   This is a preview of Barbara McQuade's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES MICHAEL CONWAY Trump has clearly gotten under Judge Engoron's skin. And that could be a problem. Judge Engoron has to stop taking Trump's bait — before it's too late. Read more. KELSEY D. ATHERTON Why Elon Musk's antisemitism is a national security risk Musk's control over vital national security infrastructure is of more concern than what happens on X. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM The right is too eager to blow Blinken's viral reaction to Biden out of proportion Biden didn't necessarily screw up the way many critics assumed. Read more. CLARISSA-JAN LIM Texas rejects science textbooks for explaining climate change The Republican-majority education board also objected to books portraying fossil fuel use in a less-than-positive light. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MSNBC Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless humanitarian, dies at 96 ALI VELSHI 'A must-listen': Trump's D.C. gag order hearing to be live-streamed Monday AMERICAN VOICES 'The rot goes all the way to the top': Media Matters President reacts to Elon Musk's lawsuit  JONATHAN CAPEHART 'Alarming and dispiriting': Latest NBC poll shows Trump leading Biden in 2024 MORE FROM MSNBC On the final stop of the "Why Is This Happening?" live tour, Rachel Maddow joined Chris Hayes in New York City for a discussion about her new book, "PREQUEL," and the importance of preserving democracy. Watch "Why is this Happening? Live With Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow," now streaming on Peacock.  In the latest episode of "How to Win 2024," Republicans were busy fighting each other in the House and in Senate hearings this week, and Democrats worked together to avert a government shutdown. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri explain what they see as the GOP's culture of violence and what Democrats need to do to keep control of the Senate in 2024. Plus, President Biden's Deputy Campaign Manager, Rob Flaherty, joins to talk about the president's digital campaign strategy. 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