Trump's courtroom meltdown, infidelity accusations sink a 'family values' congressman

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Trump's courtroom rage, Ron DeSantis gets humiliated (again)]( [Judge threatens to boot Trump from courtroom for talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies]( Judge Lewis A. Kaplan had several testy exchanges with Donald Trump and his attorney. The former president lashed out numerous times as he struggled to control his rage. [Florida Democrats flip GOP seat, boosting party and humiliating DeSantis]( A Democratic victory in Florida with a side of Ron DeSantis humiliation? Hot damn! [Host of 'Faith and Freedom BBQ' to retire from House after accusations of infidelity]( Another “family values” candidate goes down. [Cartoon: Mike Luckovich on Trump's trial]( Checking in with Fani Willis and the Georgia fake electors trial. [Elon Musk demands an $80 billion raise]( The richest man in the world is in danger of losing a huge chunk of his wealth, so naturally, he’s making some sketchy moves. [Trump demands networks lose licenses for 'ignoring' his victory speech]( This type of dictatorial rhetoric isn’t new for Trump, but it is an escalation of his war on the media and truth. More top stories: - [Trump lawyers hint at defense strategy in classified documents case]( Trump’s legal team has started taking direct aim at the special counsel’s office. - [Nikki Haley could win New Hampshire. Here's why it matters]( It’s now or never for the so-called “moderate” wing of the Republican Party. - [Johnson enrages the shutdown crowd with another funding deal]( Far-right Republicans really want their government shutdown, and they really want it to be about the border. - [More than half our income comes from donations of just a few bucks at a time. Support progressive news and advocacy with a $3 monthly donation.]( - [The 5 richest men doubled their wealth—and that's how the GOP wants it]( These five guys did extremely well in 2023, while 5 billion people worldwide got poorer. - You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! - [Paper or plastic? Nah, use a reusable Daily Kos tote instead. Union decorated and made in the USA!]( - [Click here for more cartoons.]( Before you leave, can you do one more thing? In Daily Kos's 20-plus year history, 2023 will stand out as our most financially difficult year. Unfortunately, things aren't looking better as we enter 2024. Donations of just a few dollars from our readers and activists helps us pay the bills. Please support progressive news and activism by making a donation of $5 today. [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJY5BSnHLyhzsf0bloP6zguyIVQn8Vq-CvATXbtX14Und1em88Eb2dIK4sDD9f-8zsbk5Hi2IEmEbIosolWLPNZjIa4wegifZe-bUgrMDE88qTKwExqywHRUdCIqwp3gK1bkhlIfcaRNNcOvPDgOTR1YCL9y3T75TcPX2C2xGG4Z2Y8Zygt0Xbtj_J7703lbKAF-koUl3TFIaUaHDoKJ8AhJJpT3bm8FvpjxfHIhsSN9Omlk8YV5BiqbZb2_327NC8vILNDvqPqBldy-yYDrH4qunWAGf6lrWF7GJYOEUutTEXHAA3gOqKE5hvzGTfIT4KJ7yPWjr20UmJO_qa0nBUK_sKGxk2z1y95NN2wr2VoEiB/433/YssN6TkpQ0O4toB3LNM1EQ/h21/w2XwhepSJIKpyT6k3yOypyq7A7B8jxJoBPDNl-rpIEA //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7TFJw7Ohl_oRXSbO348QtzCudfi8cFWOeK6L3AAUm2D-at9USmD7LjcLDK99CZ1_27Juc4miKLsC7QzVhvaVmsBK5MsUAt7b9iZBB9dib9DGqRqoUjceIkDMrECVwszkcNWXZZQY36DF_VKS4VmEkzS8nHxUwnVgZszGzMcFCSJSoZr8rQfY7t5rJ6aP2xNM9Mn5KkPF9rHas3RHzBEiWz0Rg5JR5wm-NoodkGgjr07rvvxq70WSqE7XwzmN01DyxFrVYtdN3X-xm7HmwL-bAZSdLnf2Yv22RiFol5xdibyXHoIZ2psAh6U5AKID8rTGqrUtlXrhHQLBH4k7rsScPEFPxLioz9qEKoUrc5V1L8ayRw/433/YssN6TkpQ0O4toB3LNM1EQ/h24/9xbSnbyLa68fAkS1p_zaYsSKGRfrLxRzqQvSk2tlw8c Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.