The real cost of Qatar's gift to Trump

Plus, Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, May. 13, 2025 THE LATEST Trump wants praise for badly fixing a trade disaster that he created By Hayes Brown Trump wants praise for badly fixing a trade disaster that he created By Hayes Brown Since returning to office, President Donald Trump's trade strategy has largely revolved around poorly solving the problems of his own creation. Just in the last week we've seen him trumpet supposedly historic deals that, on closer inspection, fail to even undo the damage that he caused in the first place. As the number of these quasi-agreements pile up, with little to show to American consumers or manufacturers and none of the major deals he'd promised in sight, it will be hard for his administration to keep ignoring the growing mess that he's made.    Most recently, the U.S. and China reached at least a temporary ceasefire in the trade war that Trump launched shortly after his return to office. When talks began in Geneva over the weekend, American companies were paying a 145% tariff on goods imported from China, a truly ludicrous number that was entirely unsustainable from the moment it was levied. The number only ratcheted that high in the first place due to Trump's mistaken belief that China would quickly back down from a trade fight. Instead, China retaliated with tariffs of its own and refused to yield to Trump's demands for major concessions.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ANDREA DUCAS The GOP's plan could throw millions off Medicaid — and that's just the start What makes this especially hard to swallow is the "why" behind it all. Read more.   ANTHONY L. FISHER The hidden cost of Qatar's $400 million gift to Trump The president says he's fighting antisemitism — but also taking a donation from Qatar's royal family, which backed Hamas. Read more. JA'HAN JONES Even Trump's handpicked judges are shocked by Alabama's racist redistricting charade A three-judge panel said the Alabama legislature made "a deliberate decision to double down on the dilution of Black Alabamians' votes." Read more. KATELYN BURNS The military understood a key truth about trans Americans. But not anymore. The military ban of trans troops tells a much broader story of the current state of legal rights for trans people in the U.S. Read more.  TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia hoping to secure deals WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Hamas frees Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander WATCH NOW RACHEL MADDOW Why Donald Trump's medical records say more than he realizes WATCH NOW THE WEEKNIGHT 'I did not trespass': Newark mayor speaks out about arrest at ICE facility 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. Go to msnbc.com/project47 to sign up now. In a new episode of "Main Justice," MSNBC Legal Analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss how the courts have grown increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration's tactics, from its use of the Alien Enemies Act to attempts to threaten law firms. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and an exclusive bonus episode of Main Justice taped in front of a live audience in Washington, D.C.   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