Ted Cruz's bizarre stunt

Plus, Proud Boys leader to get sentenced today for role in Jan. 6 attack [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Tuesday, Sep. 05, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [Why Ted Cruz's bizarre beer stunt falls flat]( By Zeeshan Aleem Ted Cruz can't seem to help himself. The Republican senator from Texas rarely passes up an opportunity to grandstand, to troll the left or deliver right-wing talking points. His interview with Newsmax, though, was particularly cringe-inducing, even by Cruz’s standards. In some kind of oddly coordinated stunt, Cruz stood for an interview in front of a group of Texas ranchers and ranted about how the Biden administration has "Come out and said, 'Drink two beers a week.' That's their guideline!" As he said this, he reached off camera to grab a bottle of beer, unscrewed the top and tossed the cap to the ground with finely calibrated faux rage. You may be wondering what on earth is Cruz talking about. Well, the Biden administration would be too, because it's a made-up crisis. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. [Read the full column here](.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [A photo of Fani Willis]( [JILL HABIG AND JONATHAN MILLER]( [The unconstitutional, anti-democratic law being used to attack Fani Willis]( A new state law threatens the ability of prosecutors to do their jobs by exercising discretion and judgment. [Read more.]( [A photo of Ken Paxton]( [STEVE BENEN]( [Troubles mount for Texas’ Paxton as his impeachment trial begins]( Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached in May. As his impeachment trial begins, revelations from the last few months haven't done him any favors. [Read more.]( [A photo of Chris Hayes next to hurricane destruction]( [CHRIS HAYES]( [The GOP's climate strategy is to hurl ourselves into the fire]( Their position is not even within the realm of a reasonable policy debate.[Read more.]( [A photo of marijuana plants]( [JORDAN RUBIN]( [What the federal 'rescheduling' of cannabis would (and wouldn't) mean]( It wouldn't legalize the plant, but it may be better than nothing. Even still, the DEA has to approve the measure.[Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [A photo of Enrique Tarrio]( [WAY TOO EARLY]( [Proud Boys leader to be sentenced t](oday [A photo of Fani Willis]( [SYMONE]( [Why lawyers are on a mission to defend Georgia prosecutors]( [A photo of Trump's silhouette]( [ALI VELSHI]( [Stop allowing Trump to thrive off martyrdom]( [A photo of Artemis Langford]( [YASMIN VOSSOUGHIAN REPORTS]( [Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block trans woman from joining Wyoming sorority](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   In a new episode of “Velshi Banned Book Club,” Ali Velshi sits down with Margaret Atwood, author of best-selling novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The interview highlights the relevance of “The Handmaid’s Tale” in today’s world, exploring women’s bodily autonomy, the environment, autocratic regimes, and the banning of books. [Listen now.](   In the latest episode of “Prosecuting Donald Trump,” key hearings in Washington D.C. and Atlanta usher in the next phase of the criminal cases against the former president and his co-defendants. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down what happened inside those courtrooms and how the dual hearings may set the stage for what’s to come. [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)