Elise Stefanik has a rough road ahead

Plus, how the incoming Trump administration could follow through on threats of mass deportation

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 THE LATEST Elise Stefanik's rapid rise could come crashing down at the U.N. By Hayes Brown President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday morning that he intends to nominate Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. It's a big move for the 40-year-old rising star, who first joined the House only a decade ago and is now serving in a top leadership spot.   For people with backgrounds in diplomacy, USUN (as the job is known inside the State Department) would be a crown jewel in their careers. For Stefanik, the appointment brings her closer into Trump's orbit — on paper at least. In practice, though, accepting the job at Turtle Bay could cause her ascendancy through the MAGA ranks to come crashing back down to Earth.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here.  TOP STORIES JA'HAN JONES AOC denounces anyone engaging in online vitriol after Trump's victory — Democrats included On Instagram, Ocasio-Cortez got real about the threats that Trump's presidency is likely to pose. Read more. FLA. STATE SEN. SHEVRIN JONES Democrats lost Florida again — here's how we can win it back Trump was the first Republican to win Miami-Dade County since George H.W. Bush won it in 1988. Read more. ALEXANDER NAZARYAN Why Kamala Harris' home city kicked out its progressive leaders Oakland's mayor and district attorney were both sent packing in a recall vote. Leaders in other Democratic-run cities should take notice. Read more. HUSSEIN IBISH How Trump won the biggest Arab American-majority city in America Dearborn, Michigan didn't come close to swinging the election, but Kamala Harris' humiliating loss there says a lot about her campaign's failures. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Trump expected to choose Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state WATCH NOW RACHEL MADDOW Maddow: Trump already consolidating power despite almost guaranteed obedience from GOP in Congress WATCH NOW KATY TUR How the incoming Trump administration could follow through on threats of mass deportation WATCH NOW JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART Steve Kornacki: Inside Trump's diverse 2024 coalition WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC A new episode of "Prosecuting Donald Trump" is now available. Following Donald Trump's decisive win, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord sit down with election litigation expert Ben Ginsberg to unpack why there are no post-election challenges, despite concerns and accusations before voters went to the polls. Plus, a look at what's next in each of the president-elect's criminal cases. Listen and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and bonus content. A new episode of "Why Is This Happening?" is now available. Chris Hayes is joined by Anna Galland, former executive director of MoveOn Civic Action, to discuss moving forward after the election. 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