Dems pounce after Comer report

And letters containing suspicious powder sent to election workers in several states [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The countdown to a government shutdown is ticking — again]( By Hayes Brown The good news: House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., [doesn’t want the government to shut down]( when the current short-term funding bill expires in one week. The bad news: He has no idea how he’s going to make that happen. And while Johnson may not have the [same bull’s-eye on his back]( as his predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., he also doesn’t seem to be any closer to uniting the extremely fractured GOP caucus. The most obvious solution is for the House and the Democratic-controlled Senate to finish the appropriations process in a bipartisan manner, honoring the spending deal McCarthy struck with President Joe Biden this year, and reset the clock to next October. And the most obvious roadblock is that Johnson is handcuffed to the [exact same strategy as McCarthy](: rely only on Republican votes to pass spending bills and figure out later how those bills will actually make it through the Senate and avoid a presidential veto. In theory, this strategy shows solidarity among the House GOP, making it more likely that the final result looks like something at least a majority of the caucus can support. This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [James Comer]( [STEVE BENEN]( [Democrats]([pounce following report on James Comer's family deals]( House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer’s Democratic colleagues have some questions following a report on some Comer family loans. [Read more.]( [All the Supreme Court justices sitting together]( [JESSICA LEVINSON]( Even this Supreme Court knows it shot itself in the foot with disastrous Bruen decision]( It looks as if some of Thomas' colleagues are finally recognizing the consequences of his jurisprudence. [Read more.]( [Ronna McDaniel]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [A MAGA mutiny may be forming against RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel]( Vivek Ramaswamy's call for McDaniel to resign is channeling MAGA fury toward her over the GOP's recent election losses. [Read more.]( [SOLOMON MISSOURI]( We will not be forgiven for the cruelty this Alabama pastor faced after being 'outed']( This Alabama pastor got outed for cross dressing. We can't be surprised at what followed. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [Joe Manchin]( [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [Sen. Manchin of West Virginia not running for re-election in 2024]( [DOJ logo]( [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [Letters containing suspicious powder sent to election workers in several states]( [Jack Smith]( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [See prosecutor Jack Smith's new plan for Trump trial, path to prison]( [Fran Drescher]( [KATY TUR]( [SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher details 'historic' labor deal](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   On Sunday, MSNBC Films presents “Serving in Secret,” the latest installment of “The Turning Point'' documentary series from executive producer Trevor Noah. The film traces the U.S. military’s long history of discrimination against the gay community and one couple’s personal journey for acceptance. Watch “Serving in Secret: Love, Country, and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Sunday at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   In a special new episode of “How to Win 2024,” listen to Wednesday night’s Republican debate in full followed by expert analysis led by Rachel Maddow and our primetime anchor team. [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)