Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, became the second Republican nominated last week to be House speaker, besting Rep. Austin Scott, of Georgia, in a closed-door vote. A vote on the next speaker is expected at noon Tuesday. Ali Vitali reports from the Hill. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: … [Read more...]
Breaking down the votes Jim Jordan needs to become House speaker
NBC News' Steve Kornacki takes a look at the votes Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, will need, and how many of his own party can potentially vote for others, in order to become the next House speaker. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC … [Read more...]
Rep. Ro Khanna: SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action does ‘a terrible disservice to future leaders’
Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins Andrea Mitchell to react to the Supreme Court’s decision that severely limits affirmative action policies in college admission. Khanna says, “What isn't being talked about enough is the harm this is going to do for students, not just Black and Latino students, but White and Asian American students. Consider students going to Harvard who … [Read more...]
Lee Bollinger: Affirmative action decision is a ‘tragedy’ in the fight against racial discrimination
The Supreme Court has ruled that race based affirmative action policies violate the Equal Protections Clause of the 14th Amendment, severely limiting the policies in college admission practices. Columbia University President Lee Bollinger joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the impact the decision will have on higher education. “This is a very serious change. And from my point of … [Read more...]
Brendan Buck: ‘Decency, some semblance of principles’ core to Sen. Tim Scott’s 2024 message
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali, former Representative Donna Edwards, Washington Post Senior National Political Correspondent Ashley Parker, and Brendan Buck, former communications adviser to Speakers Boehner and Ryan, join Andrea Mitchell to react to Republican Senator Tim Scott’s announcement that he formed an exploratory committee for the 2024 presidential … [Read more...]
U.S. journalist detained in Russia on espionage charges
Russian authorities said Thursday they had arrested a U.S. journalist with The Wall Street Journal on spying charges. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well … [Read more...]
Secy. of State Blinken condemns Kremlin’s detainment of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Washington Post Investigative Foreign Correspondent Greg Miller and NBC’s Kristen Welker and Matthew Bodner join Andrea Mitchell to discuss the detainment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by Russian authorities and Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s condemnation and demand for Gershkovich’s release. Bodner, who knows Gershkovich through their years reporting in … [Read more...]
Jen Psaki previews ‘Inside with Jen Psaki,’ launching Sunday on MSNBC
Former White House Press Secretary under President Biden Jen Psaki joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the upcoming debut of her new show “Inside with Jen Psaki,” premiering Sunday on MSNBC at 12pm EST. “I want people to watch the show and learn something about an issue they've heard about or a person,” says Psaki. “ I hope people come away knowing something they didn't know … [Read more...]
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins best picture Oscar
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home seven Academy Awards on Sunday night, including best picture and best director. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut Blog: https://www.msnbc.com/reidoutblog MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as … [Read more...]
Murdaugh defense completes closing arguments in double murder trial
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team completed their closing arguments after six weeks of testimony in the double murder trial for the shooting deaths of Murdaugh’s wife and son. NBC News’ Ellison Barber reports from Walterboro, South Carolina. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: https://www.msnbc.com/maddowblog ReidOut … [Read more...]