GOP's new plans to thwart gun reform

Plus, trial of wrongfully detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2024 THE LATEST Gun violence is a public health crisis. The GOP has a plan to make it much, much worse. By Hayes Brown Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, issued a stark warning Tuesday: Firearm violence is a public health crisis that the country must address immediately. It's the first time that America's leading public health body has focused on gun violence and the effects that the surge in deaths has taken on the nation's physical and mental health.   It just so happened that Murthy's announcement came the same day that Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee released the proposed text of a spending bill that covers, among other things, the Justice Department's annual funding. While the surgeon general's advisory was developed to save lives, the Republican-drafted bill aims to allow as many guns in as many hands as possible. If the Republican proposal is passed into law, it will make the crisis that Murthy warned about much, much worse.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here.  TOP STORIES ZEESHAN ALEEM Why Jamaal Bowman's primary loss is a really big deal Jamaal Bowman isn't a perfect politician, but it's a shame that he was just ousted from the Dems. Read more. MADIBA K. DENNIE Conservative justices are already regretting a major Clarence Thomas ruling The Supreme Court's ruling in Rahimi v. United States is a reminder that it isn't enough for the court to walk away from originalism: It should run. Read more. STEVE BENEN House Republicans start to see one of their own as 'a sore loser' When Trump responded to a defeat with conspiracy theories, Republicans played along. When Rep. Bob Good did the same thing, the GOP turned on him. Read more. CLAIRE SISCO KING Critics used to laugh at Celine Dion. Here's how she turned the tables. Dion was, for many, the kind of star people loved to hate. Two decades later, Dion has arguably never been more beloved. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Trial of wrongfully detained U.S. journalist begins in Russia WATCH NOW DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE Michael Cohen reacts to judge partially lifting Trump's gag order WATCH NOW KATY TUR Trump could make his VP announcement before the first presidential debate WATCH NOW DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE 'Ripe for fraud': Fox News laying the groundwork for the next big lie about non-existent fraud WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Thursday, Rachel Maddow and team lead special coverage and analysis of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN. Watch Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. ET on MSNBC.  On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024," our premiere fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider's view of this critical moment in our democracy. Buy your tickets 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