Why it's not as easy for Trump to escape accountability for Jan. 6

After taking control of the House in 2019, Democrats spent the next two years doing their best to investigate the Trump administration's many lies, failures, and outright crimes. [View in browser]( [Image]( July 28, 2021 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Why it's not as easy for Trump to escape accountability for Jan. 6]( by Hayes Brown After taking control of the House in 2019, Democrats spent the next two years doing their best to investigate the Trump administration's many lies, failures and outright crimes. In each case, though, former President Donald Trump managed to block Congress in their efforts — including during [two impeachments](. Unfortunately for him, the Jan. 6 committee won't be subject to the same stonewalling, [Hayes Brown writes](. "Trump counted on the separation of powers to shield him — the head of the executive branch — from legislative branch inquires," Brown writes. "But the [investigation]( that kicked off Tuesday has the potential to be different. This time around, the House may not be willing to take no for an answer." Read Hayes Brown's [full analysis here]( and don't forget to check out the rest of your [Wednesday MSNBC Daily](. TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of Elise Stefanik]( [Zeeshan Aleem]( [The GOP's alternate insurrection reality has a fun new villain]( Republicans have hit a bold new low.Read More]( [A photo of Simone Biles]( [Hayes Brown]( [Simone Biles' Olympics withdrawal is a much-needed step for USA gymnastics]( It's not selfish to know that your life could be at risk if your head isn't right. [Read More]( [A photo of Sarah Huckabee Sanders]( [Steve Benen]( [Sarah Huckabee Sanders' foolish approach to the Covid blame game]( She touted what she called the 'Trump vaccine.' Then her logic took a turn. [Read More]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [A photo of Trump]( [The Beat With Ari]( [DOJ blocks ability for Trump aides to duck testifying about insurrection]( [A photo of Fauci]( [All In]( ['The virus has really changed': Fauci explains new mask guidance for vaccinated folks]( [A photo of Simone Biles]( [Katy Tur]( ['We have to take her word': Biles withdrew from the team gymnastics final for good reason]( [A photo of Rep. Eric Swalwell]( [Deadline White House]( [Rep. Swalwell: 'McCarthy and Trump are trying to erase the heroism' of Capitol police]( LISTEN NOW [Alternate text] Into America 8 Mile for Life Trymaine Lee dives into the history of Detroit’s Eight Mile Wall, a structure built in 1941 to separate Black and white residents in what is now the Wyoming neighborhood. He sits down with Detroit reporters and residents to discuss the lasting impact and legacy it left on families in the city. [Listen now]( THE NEXT 25 [Alternate text] Help us celebrate MSNBC’s first 25 years by [joining us every day for 25 days]( as our anchors, hosts and correspondents share their thoughts on where we've been — and where we’re going. Today: By Andrea Mitchell: [The memories that haunt me from Kabul in 1998 may soon be a reality, again]( Follow MSNBC [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Check out the MSNBC channel on Apple News Download the NBC News Mobile App and watch MSNBC [Listen live to MSNBC on TuneIn]( [Image] [Image] [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_daily)