DeSantis' latest stunt raises legal, moral questions for governor

Missed something? Don’t worry. [View in browser]( [Image]( September 18, 2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Alternate text] A special master has been formally appointed to review the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. However, the Justice Department is pushing back on a part of a federal judge's ruling that restricts its access to investigate the classified documents. Also, Sen. Lindsey Graham drew ire from fellow Republicans by introducing a bill to ban abortion nationwide. And Gov. DeSantis pulled a cruel stunt using migrants and state funds. Missed something? Don't worry. Here are our select columns and videos from the past week. And don't forget to check out [MSNBC.com]( for more. Stay informed with curated match-ups, race updates and key midterms analysis from experts like Steve Kornacki in our new pop-up elections newsletter: Countdown to Midterms. [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP]( EDITORS' PICKS [Alternate text] [Steve Benen]( [DeSantis' latest stunt raises legal, moral questions for governor]( If there's a moral defense for such cruelty, I can't think of it. But that's not the only dimension of note. [Read more](//link.msnbc.com/click/29089087.81444/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL3RoZS1yZWlkb3V0L3JlaWRvdXQtYmxvZy9wcm91ZC1ib3lzLWluZGljdGVkLXRleHRzLXJjbmEzMjI5OD9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDIyMDkxOCZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B8eac20a6 [Eric Garcia]( [GOP senators are openly defying McConnell — and he only has himself to blame]( Lindsey Graham's abortion ban challenges Mitch McConnell's 'Grim Reaper' rep. [Read more](//link.msnbc.com/click/29089087.81444/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL3JhY2hlbC1tYWRkb3ctc2hvdy9tYWRkb3dibG9nL3N1cHJlbWUtY291cnQtY29uc2lkZXItcmFkaWNhbC1pbmRlcGVuZGVudC1sZWdpc2xhdHVyZS10aGVvcnktcmNuYTM2MzAxP2NpZD1lbWxfbWRhXzIwMjIwOTE4JnVzZXJfZW1haWw9ZDdkYzc0NTE3Mjk3YjM5NzFhYTE0ZDZmMzMxMTM1YTA4NzhmOGY2NDBmYTFhMTAxOWYxNTdiNjVjMWI1ZGQxZA/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B8ca9b7bb [Ja'han Jones]( [Brett Favre's alleged involvement in welfare scandal gets even uglier]( The revelations this week indicate the story around the alleged corruption is far from over. [Read more]( [Zeeshan Aleem]( [The irony of Gen. Mark Milley being investigated by Republicans]( The MAGA hype about Milley being 'treasonous' is unconvincing and based on pure exaggeration. [Read more]( [Hayes Brown]( [Trump's answer to Robert Mueller has failed at his job]( The Trumpian fantasy that John Durham inspired was never going to be a reality. [Read More]( [Morning Joe]( ['I don't know how they live with themselves': Hillary Clinton slams GOP hypocrisy on classified documents]( The former secretary of state comments on holding Donald Trump accountable for holding onto classified documents. [Alex Wagner Tonight]( [DOJ asks appeals court for stay to allow investigation of Mar-a-Lago documents]( The Justice Department pushes back on Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling, which blocks its access to the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. [The ReidOut]( [Joy Reid: Lindsey Graham has now said midterms are about whether women will be full citizens]( Sen. Graham's abortion ban bill is upsetting GOP candidates who are distancing themselves from the issue ahead of midterms. [All In]( [New allegations from a former U.S. attorney show Trump's corruption was 'even worse' than it looked]( In his new book, Geoffrey Berman details several instances when Trump allegedly abused the power of the Justice Department. [Katy Tur]( [Ten days of tradition: The UK mourns and honors Queen Elizabeth]( In the days since the Queen's death, these are the traditions taking place in the United Kingdom as they mourn. MORE ON MSNBC [Alternate text] Tonight, MSNBC Films presents "Model America." The four-part series dissects the country's complicated relationship with race through the lens of Teaneck, New Jersey and highlights the wounds that have yet to heal after the 1990 killing of a Black teenager by a white police officer. "Model America" begins tonight at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC, and is streaming on Peacock. [Alternate text] Tomorrow, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist are live from London to lead special coverage in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II as she is laid to rest. Then, Chris Jansing, Andrea Mitchell, and Katy Tur continue live coverage on location throughout the day. Watch The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, starting tomorrow at 5 a.m. ET, only on MSNBC. [Alternate text] [A photo of the MSNBC logo on a blue background]( Want more MSNBC? Tune in to watch your favorite shows live[here.]( 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)