How Biden can vet Trump's Cabinet picks

And Bob Woodward reacts to Trump's Cabinet choices

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 THE LATEST Don't let Matt Gaetz escape accountability — release the ethics report By Charlie Dent The selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department might be the ultimate act of disruption. The powers of the attorney general are truly awesome. Prosecuting criminal cases brought by the federal government is a responsibility that requires an AG to exercise measured judgment and discretion when charging decisions are considered. Experience, knowledge of the law and character beyond reproach are necessary prerequisites of any nominee to serve as the chief law enforcement officer of the U.S.   That's why the intention to nominate Gaetz has set off a firestorm in Washington, especially on Capitol Hill, where he earned a pugilistic reputation as a take-no-prisoners disrupter best known for his fierce opposition to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Gaetz was the ringleader in the unsuccessful effort to stop McCarthy from becoming House speaker. Eight months later he was the ringleader in the successful effort to remove McCarthy. These antics earned Gaetz the disdain of the vast majority of his colleagues. To say Gaetz is disliked by House Republicans would be a wild understatement.     This is a preview of Charlie Dent's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES RYAN TEAGUE BECKWITH Elon Musk is bringing Silicon Valley's most dangerous idea to Washington 'Move fast and break things' was already a suspect idea in business. Now it's poised to wreck government too. Read more. FRANK FIGLIUZZI Biden has one last chance to protect America from Trump's attempts to skirt the law The FBI has conducted background investigations of White House nominees since at least the tenure of President Dwight Eisenhower's time in office. Read more. LISA RUBIN I'm a legal expert. Here are 3 things you should know about Trump's deputy AG pick. Trump's defense attorney is known for his practicality, his loyalty and the copious cash he made representing him. He's poised to take on a leading role at the DOJ next. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Oklahoma schools chief tries —and fails — to force-feed students pro-Trump propaganda The state AG's office said Ryan Walters can't force schools to show a video of him attacking teachers' unions and praying for Trump. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS RACHEL MADDOW Maddow weighs in on blue state governors' plan to erect firewall against Trump's threat to democracy WATCH NOW MORNING JOE 'Time to do something different': Joe and Mika explain why they met with Trump WATCH NOW INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI 'Giving his middle finger to the American people': Bob Woodward reacts to Trump Cabinet picks WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS Steve Bannon criminal trial pushed until after Trump is in office 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. MSNBC Films presents a special two-night event, "The Sing Sing Chronicles," an NBC News Studios production from Director Dawn Porter. Building on decades of investigative reporting from "Dateline" Producer Dan Slepian, the four-part documentary series exposes the injustices of different wrongful convictions at the notorious Sing Sing prison. The first two episodes of "The Sing Sing Chronicles" premiere Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.   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