Why Trump’s lies are so expensive

And Israel says it foiled Iranian aerial attack [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Sunday, April 14, 2024 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Alternate text] Iran launched a large-scale [retaliatory drone attack]( against Israel on Saturday, an unprecedented move that ramps up fears of a broader war in the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate. [The Israeli Defense Force](said that the "vast majority" of Iranian missiles were intercepted with the help of Israeli allies, including the U.S. President Joe Biden is in contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has pledged America's full support. Despite Donald Trump’s repeated, [unsuccessful attempts]( to delay the proceedings, the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is set to begin tomorrow with jury selection, which could prove [crucial]( to the historic case. The presumptive GOP nominee has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Likely witnesses in the case include Stormy Daniels, Hope Hicks and Michael Cohen, according to a [list]( obtained by NBC News. While criminal trial preparations were underway, former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was [sentenced]( Wednesday to five months in prison after pleading guilty to committing perjury in the Trump civil fraud case. On Tuesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene released a furious five-page letter in which she [doubled down]( on her threat to oust Mike Johnson from his position as House speaker, a move that could cause [unprecedented levels of chaos]( for Republicans during an election year. With his speakership at risk, Johnson joined Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Friday to deliver remarks about “election integrity.” During the event, the two men found common ground by peddling demonstrably [false claims]( about non-citizens voting. Arizona’s Supreme Court decision this week to reinstate an 1864 law that bans almost all abortions in the state sparked outrage and confusion, and could have potentially harmful [political consequences](for Republicans in the fall. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the state on Friday to deliver a [fiery speech]( directly calling out “the architect” of the nation’s reproductive health crisis: Donald Trump. Missed something? Don't worry. Here are our select columns and videos from the week. And don't forget to check out [MSNBC.com]( for more.   UNDERSTAND MORE [Alternate text] [DANIEL R. DEPETRIS]( [The critical decision Biden and Netanyahu must make after Iran's extreme attack]( A tense regional situation is becoming even more fraught. And this is not a low-cost scenario for the U.S. [Read more.]( [CHARLIE SYKES]( [This Liz Cheney snub offers an incredibly depressing peek at life in a second Trump term]( The Gerald R. Ford Foundation's alleged Liz Cheney snub is a sobering reminder of Trump's power. [Read more.]( [HAYES BROWN]( [Trump’s failed delay tactics in his criminal trial are costing him – literally]( Trump can’t buy his way out of his court — but he's sure spent a boatload of money trying. [Read more.]( MICHAEL A. COHEN [A fired campaign staffer is just the start of RFK Jr.’s problems]( RFK Jr. is completely out of his depth. And a fired staffer is just the tip of ice berg. [Read more.]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [Marjorie Taylor Greene is one move away from wreaking havoc in the House]( Marjorie Taylor Greene might just push Republicans into existential disarray — again. [Read more.]( [KATELYN BURNS]( [I sometimes miss my Catholic faith. The Vatican’s new decree reminds me why I’ll never go back.]( The church’s dictate on gender-affirming care is far removed from the Jesus I learned about, who embraced the downtrodden and the eunuchs of the ancient world. [Read more.]( MUST WATCH [Alternate text] [MSNBC]( [Israel says it foiled Iranian attack, shooting down 300 drones and missiles with U.S. help]( [WATCH NOW]( An aerial assault launched against Israel by Iran has resulted in almost no damage. NBC News' Richard Engel reports that hundreds of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted before reaching Israeli air space. [MSNBC]( [Biden says he will coordinate a 'united diplomatic response' to Iran with G7 leaders]( [WATCH NOW]( President Biden is expected to conduct a call with G7 leaders to discuss Israel's potential response to the aerial assault launched by Iran and options for de-escalating the conflict. [THE WEEKEND]( [Michael Cohen: There will be ‘a few surprises’ in Trump’s hush-money trial on Monday]( [WATCH NOW]( Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen joins The Weekend for an exclusive conversation. Cohen pushes back against Trump’s claim that he will be taking the stand to testify. [ALI VELSHI]( [‘Just outright lies’: Rep. Clyburn slams Mike Johnson and Trump’s press conference]( [WATCH NOW]( Rep. James Clyburn joins Charles Coleman Jr. to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s appearance at a joint news conference with Donald Trump and what it reveals about Republicans’ priorities.     DON'T MISS [Alternate text] Tomorrow at 10am Eastern, Ana Cabrera and José Díaz-Balart kick off special coverage of the first of former President Trump's criminal trials as jury selection begins in New York, with Andrea Mitchell, Chris Jansing, and Katy Tur picking up coverage throughout the afternoon. Then at 6pm Eastern, Ari Melber and team break down the latest in this case and the former president's other legal battles. Tune in tomorrow beginning at 10am Eastern on MSNBC. In a special “Why Is This Happening?” podcast series called “WITHpod 2024: The Stakes,” Chris Hayes talks to experts about Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s presidential records on specific policy areas in the lead-up to November. This week, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director at the American Immigration Council, joins Chris to unpack immigration policies under both presidents, the state of the asylum system and more. [Listen now.]( MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] 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.]( [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)