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VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, May. 27, 2025 THE LATEST The 'Trump Accounts' have a dumb name. But they're a good idea. By Ryan Teague Beckwith The 'Trump Accounts' have a dumb name. But they're a good idea. By Ryan Teague Beckwith Congressional Republicans' idea of giving every newborn a $1,000 investment account is an obvious political ploy that doesn't nearly make up for the damage that his other policies are doing to working-class families. The proposal is half-hearted, the amount is too small and the name of the accounts is dumb.   But it's still a good idea.   Under the "big beautiful" spending bill passed by House Republicans early Thursday morning, every baby born from the start of this year to Dec. 31, 2028 would receive $1,000 that would be invested on their behalf in financial markets in a special new account named after President Donald Trump.   The recipients could withdraw the money later in life for certain expenses such as paying for college, buying a house or starting a small business.   This is a preview of Ryan Teague Beckwith's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES SUSAN DEL PERCIO Trump's megabill is inevitable. Democrats' terrible approval ratings aren't. Sen. Slotkin highlights the energy Democrats should harness as humidity descends on the Hill. Read more. DR. OMER AWAN How RFK Jr. and the CDC are making your summer cookouts riskier The CDC's reluctance to provide transparent information about current disease outbreaks leaves Americans vulnerable. Read more. CHRIS HAYES Humanitarian group calls Israel's lifting of Gaza aid blockade 'a smokescreen' As countries such as Canada, France and Britain speak out against Israel's renewed siege, there has barely been a peep about it from the U.S. government. Read more.   JA'HAN JONES The Trump administration's literally toxic agenda exposes 'MAHA' as a ruse The GOP is making it easier for corporations to spread toxic waste to the masses, all while claiming to "Make America Healthy Again." Read more.  TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE At least 27 injured as van hits pedestrians at parade in Liverpool WATCH NOW MORNING JOE Russia accuses Trump of suffering from 'emotional overload' after he criticizes Putin WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Trump leads Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery WATCH NOW MORNING JOE 'Conservatives do need to stand up': GOP senators criticize Trump's megabill WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC As President Trump continues implementing his ambitious agenda, follow along with a new MSNBC newsletter, "Project 47." You'll receive expert analysis on the administration's latest actions and how others are pushing back, all sent straight to your inbox each week. Sign up now. Sunday, MSNBC Films the final episode of "David Frost Vs." The six-part documentary series explores the legacy of legendary host David Frost through his iconic interviews with guests from President Richard Nixon to Elton John, examining political and cultural moments of the 20th century that still resonate today. The series concludes with the historical conflict in the Middle East, featuring conversations with key leaders. Watch the final episode of "David Frost Vs" Sunday at 9pm 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