McCarthy backs Trump over the law

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news March 19, 2023 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Alternate text] Following new reports that law enforcement is preparing security measures in the event that Donald Trump is indicted in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, the former president posted to Truth Social claiming that he will be arrested Tuesday and calling on supporters to protest. The Manhattan DA has declined to comment on Trump's arrest claims. The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, President Biden is calling on Congress to give regulators more power to reclaim bonuses and stock sale gains from bank executives if their mismanagement causes a bank failure. 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.     EDITOR'S PICKS [Alternate text] [A photo of Ron DeSantis]( [HAYES BROWN]( Trump’s arrest call to arms was bad. Kevin McCarthy just made it much worse.]( The speaker's Saturday morning tweet was an empty threat against Manhattan's district attorney — but both distressing and unsurprising. [Read more.]( [Photo of Kyrsten Sinema]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [Kyrsten Sinema's name is all over the Silicon Valley Bank collapse]( The Arizona senator helped pass bank deregulation seen as a culprit behind SVB's downfall.[Read more.]( [Fox News]( [KATIE PHANG]( [Fox News lawsuits from Dominion and Smartmatic could knock out the network]( There's another big defamation case against Fox News — and it could prove the knockout punch. [Read more.]( [Photo of Donald Trump.]( [ANDREW WEISSMANN]( What to expect after a potential Trump indictment in New York]( The Manhattan District Attorney's Office could potentially indict Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme. Here's what to expect. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [South Carolina Republicans float the death penalty for abortion]( The bill, co-sponsored by over a dozen lawmakers, does not include exceptions for rape or incest. [Read more.]( [VELSHI]( Lawrence O’Donnell: Trump urging protests in response to arrest claims is a ‘desperate cry’]( Lawrence O’Donnell reacts to Trump claiming he’ll be arrested Tuesday and urging his followers to protest. [THE BEAT WITH ARI MELBER]( [Trump's lawyer responds to possible charges from Manhattan district attorney]( Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina joins Ari Melber to address the Manhattan District Attorney case and is pressed on the evidence of a payment to Stormy Daniels. [Photo of Russian President Putin]( [JOSÉ DÍAZ-BALART]( [International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Russian President Putin]( The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin for his alleged involvement in the unlawful deportation of children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [U.S. downs drone into Black Sea after incident with Russian fighter jet]( [U.S. military officials forced an American drone down into the Black Sea after its propeller was damaged in an incident involving a Russian fighter jet.]( [AMERICAN VOICES]( [Rep. Eric Swalwell calls Republican reactions to potential Trump arrest 'irresponsible']( Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses concerns about GOP leaders defending Trump in his potential indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe.     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text] Today, former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki brings her insider expertise to MSNBC every Sunday at 12 pm ET. In her new show, she’ll explore the week’s most pressing political and cultural stories through one-on-one interviews with newsmakers, and pull back the curtain on the everyday lives of notable lawmakers and thought leaders. Watch “Inside with Jen Psaki” premiering today at 12pm ET, on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock [A graphic for ''The Recall: Reframed'' promotion] Tonight, MSNBC Films presents “The Recall: Reframed.” The eye-opening documentary short explores the aftermath of the controversial 2016 sentencing of Stanford swimmer Brock Turner, the subsequent removal of California Judge Aaron Persky, and the role of the criminal legal system in seeking justice for sexual assault victims. And, immediately following the film, Ari Melber will speak with the filmmakers about the social justice issues that the documentary raises. Watch “The Recall: Reframed” tonight at 10pm ET on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock.     [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)