New York law isn't on Trump's side

Plus, Israeli airstrike kills dozens in Rafah

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, May. 28, 2024 THE LATEST The New York team prosecuting Trump began this trial with the end in mind By Barbara McQuade Begin with the end in mind.   That's good advice for most things in life, but it's particularly true for prosecutors who are trying a criminal case. At the end of the trial comes the closing argument, which for Donald Trump begins Tuesday in Manhattan. The evidence Alvin Bragg's prosecutors have elicited during the trial has set them up well for a grand finale.   Even before the case was filed, prosecutors were clearly thinking about the evidence they would need to prove that Trump falsified business records with the intent to conceal election and tax crimes. During seven weeks of trial, every exhibit and every witness is building toward this finale. Even jury selection was conducted with the end in mind. When prosecutor Joshua Steinglass asked prospective jurors if they could accept the legal concept that a person can be convicted for murder by hiring a hit man to kill his wife, he was advocating for his theory of the case against Trump, who allegedly directed others do his dirty work in order to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. You can expect prosecutors to return to that theme in their closing argument.   This is a preview of Barbara McQuade's latest article. Read the full column here.  TOP STORIES JORDAN RUBIN Here's what to expect in the Trump hush money trial's closing arguments The state will likely simplify the narrative and highlight corroboration of the alleged scheme. The defense will likely seek to sow as much confusion as possible. Read more. STEVE BENEN Why Jack Smith is seeking a brand new gag order against Trump Donald Trump is certainly no stranger to gag orders, and Smith has a good reason for wanting to add to the list. Read more. MELISSA BURGESS An upstart hockey league is quickly becoming one of the hottest tickets in women's sports Expectations are high for the Professional Women's Hockey League second season — and the stakes are too. Read more. STEVE BENEN Trump pretends he wasn't booed relentlessly at Libertarian event Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, spoke at the Libertarian Party's convention. The booing left no doubt: It was a striking failure. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS JONATHAN CAPEHART Trump campaign prepares for hush money verdict: 'Would you vote for me if I'm arrested?' WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Israeli airstrike kills dozens in Rafah WATCH NOW ANDREA MITCHELL REPORTS China targeting Taiwan's semiconductor industry could 'cripple' the world's economy WATCH NOW JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART Gangs have 'completely taken over': Growing outrage as violence in Haiti escalates WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Tonight, following closing arguments in former President Trump's New York criminal trial, Rachel Maddow and team break down the latest in this case. Tune in tonight at 8pm Eastern on MSNBC. The latest episode of "How to Win 2024" is now available. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri discuss the need for President Biden to keep touting his wins on the economy and jobs, while highlighting where Republicans are blocking progress. Plus, a recap of Donald Trump's criminal trial, and the impact the jury's decision will have this fall. 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.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE