The enormous silver linings of a Trump win

Why Mark Meadows is Jack Smith’s MVP [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Aug. 07, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Ron DeSantis is picking yet another fight with the College Board — and losing]( By Zeeshan Aleem Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has reached yet another milestone in its quest to subject Florida students to one of the most puritanical educational systems in the nation. The Florida Department of Education has instructed its superintendents that Advanced Placement Psychology can only be taught in their districts if [the course’s content on sexual orientation and gender identity]( [is removed](. In response, the College Board, which oversees the creation and administration of AP courses, [said]( that any course taught without those components would violate college requirements, and as a result, “the Florida Department of Education has effectively banned AP Psychology.” This is unfortunate news for Florida students, more than 28,000 of whom took AP Psychology in the 2022-23 academic year, according to the College Board. Now, just as the school year is about to start, it looks as if many of them will be robbed of the chance to take the course for college credit. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. [Read the full column here](.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of Trump]( [PAUL WALDMAN]( [Trump being the GOP nominee is bad. But there are enormous silver linings]( Democrats can't change whom Republicans nominate. So they might as well look at the upsides. [Read more.]( [THE REV. DR. WILLIAM BARBER]( [North Carolina betrayed its voters before Tricia Cotham ever could]( A decade of North Carolina extremists abusing power has taken its toll, but Democrats also have to take responsibility as well. [Read more.]( [A photo of Trump and DeSantis]( [STEVE BENEN]( [DeSantis takes a risk, concedes Trump’s election lies were false]( For months, DeSantis has hedged and dodged when asked about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. But his recent comments signal something new. [Read more.]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Kagan separates herself from Alito on Supreme Court ethics]( At a judicial conference, Kagan spoke cautiously and approvingly of congressional power to regulate the court. Alito, meanwhile, has basically told Congress to buzz off. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [SYMONE]( [The truth behind Trump's third indictment: Actions speak louder than words]( [KATIE PHANG]( [Fmr. Jan. 6 committee adviser: Mark Meadows is going to be MVP of Jack Smith's investigation]( [INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI]( [Fmr. top DOJ official: Any other defendant would be 'sent to jail' for threats like Trump’s]( [ALI VELSHI]( [Rep. Bennie Thompson: It was clear to Jan. 6 committee that Trump should be charged](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   On Sunday, watch the fourth episode of "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss." The five-part documentary series follows actor Rainn Wilson as he explores some of the happiest places on Earth and unpacks the science of happiness along the way. This week, Rainn travels to Thailand. "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" continues Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and is streaming now on Peacock. 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)